Village of Augusta, MI: Homes for Sale & Local Guide

The Village of Augusta is a village of 864 people (2020 Census) between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, mostly in Ross Township with a southern part in Charleston Township. Augusta Creek and the Kalamazoo River shape it, with Fort Custer Recreation Area nearby. It suits buyers who want a creekside village in Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools.

By Jason Veenstra, REALTOR®, Associate Broker and Team Leader, Veenstra Team | eXp Realty. Updated November 11, 2026.

Augusta at a glance

  • Type: Village in Ross and Charleston townships, Kalamazoo County, Michigan

  • Population: 864 (2020 U.S. Census)

  • Township split: about 89% of the village’s area is in Ross Township and 11% in Charleston Township (U.S. Census Bureau)

  • Drive to downtown Kalamazoo: about 14.1 miles, roughly 23 minutes without traffic, from the center of the village to Kalamazoo City Hall (OpenStreetMap routing)

  • Area: about 1.0 square miles

  • School district: Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools (all of the village’s area). Confirm each address with the district.

  • Property taxes: 2025 homestead (PRE) totals of 47.5056 mills (Ross Township part) and 46.3936 (Charleston Township part), including village millage. Rates vary by school district and exclude special assessments; see the county’s 2025 millage table.

  • Village website: villageofaugusta.org

Homes for sale in Augusta

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Augusta housing market trends

Here is a snapshot of residential listings and sales recorded in the MLS for the Village of Augusta itself, not the wider mailing area. We update it monthly.

  • Active listings: 1

  • Sold in the last 30 days: none recorded

  • Sold in the last 12 months: 15 homes, median sale price $200,000

  • Median days on market: 7 (homes sold in the last 12 months)

  • Months of supply: 0.8 (active listings divided by average monthly sales over the last 12 months)

Small sample: only 15 sales in the last 12 months and 1 active listing, so these figures can swing noticeably from month to month. Treat them as a rough guide and ask us for a property-specific price analysis.

Source: Southwest Michigan MLS via Flexmls, as of November 11, 2026. Residential listings; Municipality = Augusta Vllg, Kalamazoo County. Last 30 days = closings since October 12, 2026; last 12 months = closings since November 11, 2025. Medians are shown when there are at least three sales and are rounded to the nearest $100. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What is it like to live in Augusta?

Augusta Creek runs north to south through the village, and the Kalamazoo River follows its eastern and southern edges. The village identifies its establishment in 1832. That water-centered geography gives Augusta a different starting point from an interchange-centered suburb or a township with a large commercial corridor.

The municipal boundary crosses a township line: most of Augusta is in Ross Township, with a southern portion in Charleston Township. An Augusta mailing address can also belong to property outside the village. For a home search, keep the village, the townships and the postal address as separate map layers.

What parks and trails are near Augusta?

Fort Custer Recreation Area is a major nearby resource, with lakes, a swimming beach, camping, paddling and a trail system used for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Its official address is on Fort Custer Drive in the Augusta area. It is a regional destination, not a promise that every village home has a trail connection.

The village also points visitors toward a North Country Trail access point off Augusta Drive. For an outing, choose the current trail map for the activity you have in mind. Fort Custer has different routes for different users, and the DNR posts current access information and park requirements.

What school district serves Augusta?

U.S. Census Bureau school-district boundaries place the entire village in Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools. For enrollment, confirm the address and current requirements directly with the district.

What should buyers check before buying in Augusta?

Start by deciding whether you want to be in the village or are also open to the surrounding Augusta-address area. That choice changes the scope of the search before you even compare floor plans. A property close to the creek, a village street address and a home farther out toward regional recreation destinations are not interchangeable settings.

For homes near water, ask about the actual parcel’s drainage, flood information and any claimed access rights. A view of a creek or proximity to a public recreation area is different from private frontage or a legal easement. Include the upkeep of the house and site, not just the scenery, in the comparison.

The village website is the starting point for public works, drinking-water information, local notices and library resources. It is also where to look for the current parks planning documents rather than assuming that every proposed improvement is already available.

With Kalamazoo to the west and Battle Creek to the east, Augusta can be considered from either direction. Test the trip from the specific home to your regular destinations rather than relying on a single village-wide drive time. Confirm school assignment and enrollment directly with the district before making them part of an offer decision.

The county’s 2025 millage table lists homestead (PRE) totals of 47.5056 mills in the Ross Township part of the village and 46.3936 mills in the Charleston Township part (65.4156 and 64.3036 non-homestead), including village and township millage.

Brick Augusta Village Hall with a front accessibility ramp, photographed in 2019.

Augusta Village Hall (photographed 2019-09-10). “Augusta 2.jpg” — charonmoyer, CC BY-SA 4.0. Unmodified original.


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Frequently asked questions about Augusta

Where is the Village of Augusta?

The Village of Augusta is in northeast Kalamazoo County, Michigan, between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. Most of it is in Ross Township, with a southern portion in Charleston Township. Its center is about 14 miles by road from downtown Kalamazoo.

How many people live in the Village of Augusta?

The 2020 U.S. Census counted 864 residents in the Village of Augusta.

What school district serves the Village of Augusta?

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools serves the village. Confirm enrollment details for a specific address with the district.

Is Augusta entirely in Ross Township?

No. The village says most of Augusta is in Ross Township, with a southern portion in Charleston Township.

Is Fort Custer Recreation Area the same as the Village of Augusta?

No. The state recreation area is a nearby destination with an Augusta mailing address. A postal address does not establish that a property is within village limits.

What outdoor activities are available near Augusta?

Fort Custer offers camping, swimming, paddling and several kinds of trails. Check the DNR’s current maps and access information before visiting.

What are property tax rates in Augusta?

In 2025 the homestead (PRE) millage totals in the Village of Augusta were 47.5056 mills in the Ross Township part and 46.3936 mills in the Charleston Township part, per Kalamazoo County’s millage table. Special assessments are not included.

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Community information reviewed November 11, 2026. Property details and availability can change.

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