HOLD HARMLESS FROM THE DOCUMENTS SECTION MUST BE SIGNED AND EMAILED TO THE LISTING AGENT BEFORE TOURS ARE APPROVED Opportunity knocks! This Battle Creek property offers great potential for investors or handy buyers looking to finish what's been started. Much of the cosmetic work is already done, including new flooring, fresh drywall, updated bathrooms with new fixtures, fresh interior paint, and a newer electrical panel. With a little more work and the right finishing touches, this could be an excellent flip, rental, or affordable home to make your own. Convenient location near downtown and major amenities. Sold as-is, where-is. Potentially eligible for FHA 203(k) or other renovation-type financing--buyer to verify with lender. This home is condemned and buyer will need to work with the City to get a Certificate of Occupancy.
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Zestimate®
$50,000
38 Margaret St, Battle Creek, MI 49014
3beds
1,293sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$50,000 Zestimate®
$39/sqft
$1,399 Estimated rent
Home value
$50,000
$47,000 - $54,000
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Listed by:
Dustin J Phillips 770-882-6025,
Bellabay Realty LLC
Bought with:
Agent Out Of Area
Out of Area Office
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26015706
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Full,Michigan Basement
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,293
- Total interior livable area: 1,293 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 119
Details
- Parcel number: 528210001060
- Zoning description: R1B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Battle Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $39/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $30,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,844
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Sold | $50,000-9.1%$39/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26015706 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2026 | Pending sale | $55,000$43/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $55,000-8.3%$43/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26015706 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $60,000-60%$46/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26002738 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2025 | Listing removed | $149,900$116/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan and Northern Indiana Real Estate #25001997 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $149,900+1399%$116/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25001997 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2023 | Sold | $10,000+178.1%$8/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2011 | Sold | $3,596-82%$3/sqft |
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| 12/9/2004 | Sold | $20,000$15/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,808 +26.9% | $30,800 +19.1% |
| 2024 | $1,426 | $25,852 +9.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $23,701 +20.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $19,732 +13.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $17,438 +0.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $17,295 +42.5% |
| 2018 | $1,522 +17.4% | $12,134 -28.6% |
| 2017 | $1,297 | $16,992 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $1,297 +26.5% | $16,051 -15.7% |
| 2015 | $1,025 | $19,040 +32.6% |
| 2014 | $1,025 | $14,360 -21.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $18,215 -6.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $19,443 -7.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $21,084 -19.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $26,135 |
| 2008 | -- | $26,135 +1.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $25,720 +16.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $22,075 +11.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $19,843 +16.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $16,986 |
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Neighborhood: 49014
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GreatSchools rating
- NAFranklin SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 1 mi
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