Discover your private lakeside retreat at 13631 Carefree Dr in Battle Creek, MI. Nestled on a secluded, wooded lot with 50 feet of frontage on all-sports Mill Lake, this charming cottage offers the perfect blend of tranquility and recreation. Mill Lake is a deep, spring-fed lake known for excellent fishing, abundant wildlife, and endless water activities. Enjoy breathtaking bird's-eye views from the spacious wraparound deck overlooking the water. Conveniently located within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, Portage, Battle Creek, and Hastings, this property is an ideal getaway or year-round home. Experience peaceful lake living with modern accessibility.
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$229,900
13631 Carefree Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017
2beds
752sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$223,300 Zestimate®
$306/sqft
$1,198 Estimated rent
Home value
$223,300
$212,000 - $234,000
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Charming cottageSecluded wooded lot
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Listed by:
Michael C Alexander 269-532-8572,
Five Star Real Estate
Bought with:
Julie Becker-Zabavski, 6501284339
RE/MAX Advantage
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26031263
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
- Windows: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Bay/Bow, Garden Window, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Michigan Basement
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 752
- Total interior livable area: 752 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Mill Lake
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50.4 x 200.3 x 49.3 x 197.5
- Features: Wooded, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 0912501100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Battle Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $306/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $43,949
- Annual tax amount: $1,543
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Sold | $229,900$306/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Pending sale | $229,900$306/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900+127.6%$306/sqft |
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| 6/26/2003 | Sold | $101,000$134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $50,900 -39% |
| 2024 | -- | $83,500 +2.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $81,500 +61.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $50,600 +7% |
| 2021 | -- | $47,300 |
| 2020 | -- | $47,300 -3.9% |
| 2019 | -- | $49,200 +0.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $49,100 +17.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $41,800 +6.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $39,400 +14.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $34,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $34,300 +5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $32,500 -3% |
| 2011 | -- | $33,500 -9.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $37,000 -5.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $39,000 -15.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $46,300 +22.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $37,900 +14.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $33,200 +4.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $31,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $31,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49017
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Delton Kellogg Elem. SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 8.3 mi
- 6/10Delton-Kellogg Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 8.4 mi
- 8/10Delton-Kellogg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Delton Kellogg Elementary School
- Middle: Deltonkellogg Middle School
- High: Deltonkellogg High School
Source: MichRIC. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Michigan
- Barry County
- Delton
- 49017
- 13631 Carefree Dr
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