14471 Frances Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (MLS# 26052188)


$350,000
14471 Frances Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
MLS# 26052188
3 beds  |  2 baths  |  1530 sqft


White siding exterior with a dark blue entry door, complementary shutters, and a shingle roof
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White siding exterior with a dark blue entry door, complementary shutters, and a shingle roof Expansive water frontage, surrounding mature trees, and multiple residential structures Additional content Waterfront property featuring a large covered boat dock, sloped lawn, and two distinct residential structures Lakefront property featuring a private island, surrounding residential properties, and distant agricultural fields White shaker-style cabinetry with matte black hardware, wood-finish countertops, stainless steel dishwasher, and wood-finish flooring U-shaped kitchen featuring white cabinetry, wood-finish countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wood-finish flooring Wood-finish flooring, white painted walls, two double-hung windows, flush-mount ceiling light, and a carpeted staircase with white balusters Expansive living area with wood-finish flooring, an integrated electric fireplace, multiple windows, recessed lighting, and a carpeted staircase Expansive wood-finish flooring, built-in fireplace with a black hearth, recessed lighting, and large windows Luxury vinyl plank, white wall finishes, multiple windows, and sliding glass doors Bright interior space featuring two sliding glass doors, multiple windows, a flush-mount ceiling light, and water scenery Spacious interior featuring wood-finish flooring, white walls, multiple windows, and a built-in staircase Plush carpet flooring, recessed ceiling light, dual open closets with hanging rods, and a multi-pane window Expansive room featuring new carpeting and multiple windows White vanity with a single basin sink, mounted faucet, and under-cabinet storage White shower enclosure with integrated shelving, chrome shower fixtures, wood-finish flooring, and a white toilet Sloping ceilings, light gray carpeting, crisp white walls, and a casement window Light gray wall-to-wall carpeting, white interior walls, white trim, and a white six-panel door White vanity with an oval mirror, wall-mounted light fixture, and wood-finish flooring White horizontal siding, multiple sliding glass doors, fixed pane window, and black exterior light fixtures White siding exterior featuring multiple sliding glass doors and transom windows Detached garage featuring dual brown garage doors and white siding Garage Expansive waterfrontage featuring a calm body of water, lush shoreline vegetation, and a partial dock structure Fine Lake Expansive green lawn with water frontage and mature landscaping Water heater, pressure tank, and water softener system Main Floor Upstairs

Property Description
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home in Battle Creek offers 1,530 sq ft of living space on a generous 16,074 sq ft lot with direct access to Fine Lake. The exceptional 5-stall garage provides abundant storage and workspace beyond typical residential needs. Waterfront ownership brings year-round recreational opportunity and a natural setting that enhances both lifestyle and long-term property value. The substantial lot size affords privacy and room for outdoor pursuits while maintaining a manageable home footprint. This combination of waterfront location, generous garage capacity, and sizable grounds creates a distinctive ownership opportunity.

Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Off Hickory Lake Rd
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Johnstown Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 228.76
Ownership Type: Corporate Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Road Frontage: 158.9
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 5
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Fine Lake
Income Property: No
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1530
SqFt Above Grade: 1530
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 1440
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Fine Lake
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Delton-Kellogg
Elementary School: Delton Kellogg Elementary School
High School: Deltonkellogg High School
Middle School: Deltonkellogg Middle School
# of Outbuildings: 1
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.37
Lot Square Footage: 16074
Year Built: 1954
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 115600
SEV: 115600
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2195.27
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: 834.01
Zoning: 401 RESIDENTIAL
Tax ID #: 09-065-012-00
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home in Battle Creek offers 1,530 sq ft of living space on a generous 16,074 sq ft lot with direct access to Fine Lake. The exceptional 5-stall garage provides abundant storage and workspace beyond typical residential needs. Waterfront ownership brings year-round recreational opportunity and a natural setting that enhances both lifestyle and long-term property value. The substantial lot size affords privacy and room for outdoor pursuits while maintaining a manageable home footprint. This combination of waterfront location, generous garage capacity, and sizable grounds creates a distinctive ownership opportunity.
Legal: JOHNSTOWN TWP. DAISY HILL LOTS 18, 28, 29, & 30
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 40.5
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Private Frontage: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Street Type
Gravel: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
Rural Development: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Garage Faces Rear: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 216
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1314
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Slab: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Chain Link: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Laminate: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Other
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions: 29x50
Outbuilding 1 SqFt: 1450
Outbuilding 1 Electric: 1
Outbuilding 1 Insulated: 1
Architectural Style
Bungalow: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Barry
Street #: 14471
Street Name: Frances
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49017
Zip (4): 8237
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $350,000
Current Price: $350,000
Listing Date: 2026-09-30
Remarks Misc
Directions: M-37 to Banfield Rd, west to Hickory Rd, south to Daisy Hill St, then right onto Frances Ave to property.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition; Shingle
Windows: Replacement
Substructure: Slab
Lot Description: Level
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available
Fireplace: Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back; Chain Link
Flooring: Carpet; Laminate
Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric; Outbuilding 1 Insulated
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Rear
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Gravel; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Room Name
Kitchen
Dining Area
Living Room
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Primary Bedroom
Recreation
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3

IDX
Listing Office: Strong Properties, LLC
Listing Agent: Sheila M Strong
Source MLS Verified

Last Updated: October - 06 - 2026

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