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Price cut: $50K (4/27)

$249,900

1981 Watkins Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015

4beds

1,764sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1880

2.61 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$142/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Power security gateBeautiful setting

HUGE PRICE IMPROVEMENT:: 2.6 prime acres offering exceptional versatility and value. The gated, newly updated 3 pole buildings that are 30x54, 30x40 and 18x40, equipped with robust 600-amp electrical service, numerous furnaces, and mini-split systems, new concrete throughout with hallways connecting to each pole building. A section of one of the buildings includes a full kitchen and full bathroom. Others are ideal for heated storage, hobby, workshop use or any other wants or needs you may have. The buildings are protected with a power security gate. The property also includes an old gutted farmhouse with newer siding and windows that can be remodeled or removed to make way for a custom dream home. Beautiful setting with endless potential and opportunities. This property is two minutes from the highway but yet you feel like you are in the country!!!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Laundry: Other

Features

Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full,Michigan Basement
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,764
Total interior livable area: 1,764 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 5

Features

Stories: 2
Fencing: Other

Lot

Size: 2.61 Acres
Dimensions: 383.14 x 180
Features: Corner Lot, Recreational, Rolling Hills

Details

Additional structures: Pole Barn
Parcel number: 520629299180

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Farmhouse
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1880

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Battle Creek

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $142/sqft
Tax assessed value: $87,667
Annual tax amount: $6,401
Date on market: 2/1/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,657/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/27/2026	Price change	$249,900-16.7%$142/sqft
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3/22/2026	Price change	$299,900-14.3%$170/sqft
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2/1/2026	Listed for sale	$349,900+179.9%$198/sqft
Source: MichRIC #26003661 Report a problem
1/17/2020	Sold	$125,000-32.4%$71/sqft
Source: MichRIC #19055163 Report a problem
11/30/2019	Price change	$185,000-7.5%$105/sqft
Source: EXP Realty #19055163 Report a problem
11/20/2019	Price change	$200,000-18.4%$113/sqft
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11/15/2019	Listed for sale	$245,000$139/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2021	--	--
2020	--	$140,318 +6.3%
2018	$3,275 +2.5%	$132,053 +2.8%
2017	$3,197	$128,457 +21.9%
2016	$3,197 -5.4%	$105,395 +2.2%
2015	$3,378	$103,102 -10.5%
2014	$3,378	$115,223
2013	--	$115,223 -0.5%
2011	--	$115,839 -0.6%
2010	--	$116,511 -10.4%
2009	--	$130,051
2008	--	$130,051 -10.7%
2006	--	$145,648

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