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173 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, 49017

--beds
--baths
6,771sqft
$185,000
$27price/sqft
$2,013/moest. monthly cost
$80,520/yrincome needed

About This Home

This lovely home built in 1890 also comes with carriage house. This home is zoned T-3 which allows for many commercial or residential uses. High Ceilings, original wood work, winding staircase to upstairs.

Getting Around

74
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
57
BikeBikeable

Schools

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Franklin SchoolGrades K-21.0 mi
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Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1890

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Closet,Washer Hookup

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Michigan Basement

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 6,771
  • Total interior livable area: 6,771 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 525370001970

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.45 Acres
  • Features: Sidewalk
  • Lot size dimensions: 99 x 138

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Hail
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Calhoun County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $935$11,220
Home Insurance *$134$1,608
Property Taxes $206$2,472
Electricity $738$8,862
Total$2,013$24,156
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$69,017/yr
40% on housing$60,390/yr
45% on housing$53,680/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.0%
5.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.2%
1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$27This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49017$115
Calhoun County$126

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49017$119
Calhoun County$132

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-22Price change$185,000
2026-07-01Price change$199,000
2026-06-26Price change$210,000
2026-06-24Price change$225,000
2026-06-20Listed for sale$250,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMarcia Magiera
BrokerageMagiera & Associates

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