Welcome to 296 Meachem Avenue! This charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath bungalow sits on a desirable corner lot in Battle Creek and offers plenty of potential.
Enjoy mornings on the covered front porch, afternoons in the fenced backyard, and the convenience of a 1-stall detached garage. Inside, you'll find a cozy layout filled with natural light, plus an unfinished upper level that could easily be finished into an additional bedroom, home office, or bonus living space.
Recent updates bring peace of mind, including a new roof in 2022. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or searching for an investment, this home offers comfort now and possibilities for the future.
Close to schools, parks, and everyday amenities, this one is a must-see!
Sold
$98,500
296 Meachem Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015
2beds
889sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$101,700 Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$1,265 Estimated rent
Home value
$101,700
$95,000 - $109,000
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Fenced backyardUnfinished upper levelCovered front porchCorner lot
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Listed by:
Sydny N Gray 269-425-4295,
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Bought with:
Sydny N Gray, 6501405298
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25043889
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 889
- Total interior livable area: 889 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 115 x 36 x 115
Details
- Parcel number: 4040000920
- Zoning description: Residental
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Battle Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $111/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $20,534
- Annual tax amount: $1,393
- Date on market: 8/28/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $98,500-1.5%$111/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Pending sale | $100,000$112/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $100,000+525%$112/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25043889 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2018 | Listing removed | $700$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2018 | Listed for rent | $700$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2017 | Sold | $16,000-19.6%$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2017 | Price change | $19,900-15.3%$22/sqft |
Source: Troxel Realty Company, LLC #17046906 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2017 | Listed for sale | $23,500+370%$26/sqft |
Source: Troxel Realty Company, LLC #17046906 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2009 | Sold | $5,000-91.7%$6/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2008 | Sold | $60,113+93.9%$68/sqft |
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| 12/22/2005 | Sold | $31,000-39%$35/sqft |
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| 12/17/2004 | Sold | $50,818$57/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,393 +9% | $29,400 +19.8% |
| 2024 | $1,278 | $24,543 +3.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $23,669 +28.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $18,474 +5.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $17,489 -0.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $17,519 -9.2% |
| 2018 | $1,247 +73.3% | $19,286 +19.2% |
| 2017 | $720 | $16,181 -3.7% |
| 2016 | $720 +2.1% | $16,802 +2.8% |
| 2015 | $705 | $16,344 +6.8% |
| 2014 | $705 | $15,306 -24.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $20,355 |
| 2011 | -- | $20,355 |
| 2010 | -- | $20,355 -23.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $26,665 |
| 2008 | -- | $26,665 +31.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $20,291 -16.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $24,341 +0.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $24,270 +18.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $20,510 |
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Neighborhood: 49015
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- 3/10Ann J. Kellogg SchoolGrades: PK,3-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Springfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 4/10Battle Creek Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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