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This 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom home in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a worthy owner who can take this spectacular home for you and your household! We are looking for a buyer who cannot qualify for traditional financing and desires Home Ownership. Our unique "Work for Equity" Program allows you to do SOME or ALL of the work in exchange for CREDIT$ towards your down payment. This is a great opportunity for Home Ownership for those who don't qualify for traditional financing. We will be your bank!
This spacious, 2 story, single-family, 1400 square foot home in Kalamazoo sits on a convenient location on the Eastside. This qualifies for the Kalamazoo Promise!
We are offering this home through our Path to Home Ownership Program with a Land Contract sales price of $165,000 and a minimum 10% down payment. OR you can move in with our rent-to-own option with 3.5% down. While living in your house, you can continue to save up your down payment and have a portion of your rent go towards your future purchase. There are many options with our program.
This house has a nice large living room and large dining room. There has been some beautiful upgrades to the design and finishes to the interior.
The Owner wants proof of down payment and qualifications before scheduling a showing. Available upon vacancy.
Apply today!
Down payment and first month's payment due at signing. 12 months lease minimum. Option to purchase is 36 months. Land Contracts have no balloon payment. Resident pays all utilities.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,650/moFees may apply
1516 E Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
3beds
1,603sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|
Single family residence
Available Fri Sep 25 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, window unit
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
Large dining room
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The rental or lease of this property must comply with the City of Kalamazoo ordinance regulating the use of criminal background checks as part of the tenant screening process to provide individuals with criminal backgrounds a fair opportunity. For additional information please contact the City of Kalamazoo Civil Rights Board.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,603 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kalamazoo
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2019 | Sold | $47,500-5%$30/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2018 | Listed for sale | $50,000$31/sqft |
Source: Jaqua REALTORS #18052243 Report a problem | ||
Neighborhood: Eastside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Northeastern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Linden Grove Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 6/10Kalamazoo Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi







