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    • Price cut: $20K (7/7)
    $229,900

    1981 Watkins Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015

    4beds
    1,764sqft
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    $1,796/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1880
    2.61 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $130/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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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Rahjah Stahlhood 269-986-3780,

    Coldwell Banker Morehart Realty 269-968-9293

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26003661MLS Logo

      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: $130/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

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        $1,657/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/7/2026Price change$229,900-8%$130/sqft
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        4/27/2026Price change$249,900-16.7%$142/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #26003661 Report a problem
        3/22/2026Price change$299,900-14.3%$170/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #26003661 Report a problem
        2/1/2026Listed for sale$349,900+179.9%$198/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #26003661 Report a problem
        1/17/2020Sold$125,000-32.4%$71/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #19055163 Report a problem
        11/30/2019Price change$185,000-7.5%$105/sqft
        Source: EXP Realty #19055163 Report a problem
        11/20/2019Price change$200,000-18.4%$113/sqft
        Source: EXP Realty #19055163 Report a problem
        11/15/2019Listed for sale$245,000$139/sqft
        Source: EXP Realty #19055163 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 49015

        Getting around

        8 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        23 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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