Timberwood Crossing
6285 Ivywood Dr,
Portage, MI 49024
$930 - $1,310
Studio - 2 Beds
Austin View
1525-1605 Bacon Ave,
Portage,
MI
49002
2 Weeks Ago
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Highlights
- Picnic Area
- Grill
About Austin View
Austin View Apartments is an apartment community located at 1605 Bacon Avenue in Portage, MI. Located just minutes from Portage Schools, shopping, entertainment and dining, Austin View is an excellent location near everything you are looking for. Tucked away in a quiet, park-like community, residents find Austin View to be an excellent location. Offering large bedrooms and kitchens, open floor plans, remodeled apartments, washer and dryer facilities, large courtyard and pet friendly – all the sought after amenities are here at Austin View apartments, making this the perfect location for you!
Austin View is an apartment community located in Kalamazoo County and the 49002 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Portage Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- On-site Laundry!
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Grill
Picnic Area
Maintenance on site
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Oven
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
1525-1605 Bacon Ave,
Portage,
MI
49002
Portage sits just south of Kalamazoo in southwest Michigan, operating as a self-contained city that draws on the energy of a larger metro while maintaining its own distinct, quieter character. Two corporate heavyweights anchor the local economy: Pfizer and Stryker Corporation both maintain significant operations here, giving the city a stable employment base that extends well beyond any single industry. Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College, located in neighboring Kalamazoo, add an academic presence that shapes the broader region's culture and workforce.
The housing mix in Portage ranges from apartment communities tucked near commercial corridors to townhomes and garden-style rentals spread across residential stretches with easy access to parks and trails. The Portage Bikeway System covers more than 50 miles of off-road paths and designated lanes, making it genuinely practical to get around without a car for many daily trips.
Learn more about living in Portage
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 9.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 10.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 13.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 41 min | 31.2 mi |
Austin View is within 20 minutes or 9.4 miles from Kalamazoo Valley C.C., Arcadia. It is also near Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley C.C., Tex Twp.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
266 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
492 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
742 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,400 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
171 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Walkability Near Austin View
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
0
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1525-1605 Bacon Ave
Portage, MI 49002