$160,000
Battle Creek, MI 49017
MLS# 26028813
4 beds | 2 baths | 1636 sqft
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Property Description
Move right into this spacious and refreshed 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering the perfect blend of updates, functionality, and storage. Located in the heart of Battle Creek, you'll enjoy convenient access to shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, healthcare, and everything the city has to offer. Inside, fresh paint, all new carpet, and abundant natural light make this home feel warm and welcoming from the moment you step inside. The updated kitchen serves as the heart of the home and is complemented by a large mudroom and pantry, providing exceptional storage and organization. The main floor primary suite features a full ensuite bathroom with the convenience of an oversized combined laundry room, making everyday living even easier. Outside, you'll love the large backyard and brand new back deck, creating the perfect space for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying warm summer evenings.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Poplar Street & Cherry Street
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Battle Creek City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 97.8
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 66 ft. x 132 ft.
Road Frontage: 66
Garage Y/N: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1636
SqFt Above Grade: 1636
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 970
Building Total SqFt: 2606
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Battle Creek
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.2
Lot Square Footage: 8712
Year Built: 1920
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 19308
SEV: 40200
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 990.44
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None known
Tax ID #: 52-1650-00-049-0
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Move right into this spacious and refreshed 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering the perfect blend of updates, functionality, and storage. Located in the heart of Battle Creek, you'll enjoy convenient access to shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, healthcare, and everything the city has to offer.
Inside, fresh paint, all new carpet, and abundant natural light make this home feel warm and welcoming from the moment you step inside. The updated kitchen serves as the heart of the home and is complemented by a large mudroom and pantry, providing exceptional storage and organization. The main floor primary suite features a full ensuite bathroom with the convenience of an oversized combined laundry room, making everyday living even easier.
Outside, you'll love the large backyard and brand new back deck, creating the perfect space for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying warm summer evenings.
Legal: CHAS MERRITTS 2ND ADD LOT 40
Lot Description
Level: 1
Other Structures
Barn(s): 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
MSHDA: 1
Laundry Features
In Bathroom: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 586
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1050
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 970
Driveway
Unpaved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Michigan Basement: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Kitchen Features
Garden Window: 1
Pantry: 1
Additional Items
Ensuite: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Vinyl: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Calhoun
Street #: 57
Street Name: Merritt
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49017
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $160,000
Current Price: $160,000
Listing Date: 2026-06-11
Remarks Misc
Directions: From the intersection of Division St & E Michigan Avenue, drive north on Division Street for .4 miles, through its change to Capital Avenue, and in .4 more miles, turn right onto Merritt Street. In 600 ft., the house will be on your left.
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Bathroom; Main Level
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle
Windows: Insulated Windows
Substructure: Full; Michigan Basement
Lot Description: Level
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Kitchen Features: Garden Window; Pantry
Additional Items: Ensuite
Appliances: Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Unpaved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; MSHDA
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
The newer 24 x 24 pole barn with metal siding, a concrete floor, and ample space offers endless possibilities for vehicle storage, hobbies, a workshop, or recreational equipment.
The large unfinished basement provides abundant storage today with excellent potential to finish additional living space in the future.
Major updates include a new boiler in 2020, a new water heater in 2023, an upgraded 200 amp electrical panel, and vinyl replacement windows throughout, giving you added peace of mind for years to come.
With its generous living space, modern updates, prime location, and fantastic outbuilding, this move in ready home has something for everyone. Check it out today!
Seller's Disclosure/ Lead Based Paint 
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Listing Agent: Andrew T Mellen
Last Updated: June - 11 - 2026
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