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$74,831

42 Althea Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037

2beds

720sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

7,840 Square Feet Lot

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$104/sqft

$1,130 Estimated rent

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What's special

Great Opportunity in a Prime Location! This home is full of potential and priced to sell! Located in a desirable neighborhood close to shopping and just minutes from Fort Custer, this property has good bones and is ready for the right buyer to bring it back to life. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a full basement, and a 1-car detached garage, it's a solid home with plenty of upside. There may even be hardwood floors hiding under the carpet, waiting to shine again. With some cleaning, elbow grease, and a bit of hard work, this could easily become a cozy and charming home. Don't miss out on this opportunity to build equity in a great area!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
Windows: Replacement
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 720
Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Dimensions: 60 x 130.45

Details

Parcel number: 526200001070

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Battle Creek

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $104/sqft
Tax assessed value: $20,016
Annual tax amount: $1,028
Date on market: 10/3/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Paved

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/1/2026	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/29/2026	Listed for sale	$170,000+127.2%$236/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
3/3/2026	Sold	$74,831+24.7%$104/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25051011 Report a problem
10/9/2025	Pending sale	$60,000$83/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25051011 Report a problem
10/3/2025	Listed for sale	$60,000$83/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25051011 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,015 +11.6%	$44,400 +7.1%
2024	$910	$41,469 +6.9%
2023	--	$38,787 +31%
2022	--	$29,617 +4.6%
2021	--	$28,304 +7.8%
2020	--	$26,244 +10.1%
2018	$749 +2%	$23,834 +9.2%
2017	$734	$21,824 +20%
2016	$734 -5.2%	$18,191 +16.6%
2015	$775	$15,598 -6%
2014	$775	$16,588 -20.5%
2013	--	$20,869 -2.5%
2011	--	$21,408 -4.2%
2010	--	$22,335 -35.1%
2009	--	$34,404
2008	--	$34,404 +2.7%
2006	--	$33,505 +7.4%
2005	--	$31,202 +13.1%
2004	--	$27,599 +7.8%
2003	--	$25,597