17 Tennyson Ave, Battle Creek, MI, 49015
About This Home
This property checks multiple boxes: ✔ Expanding your rental portfolio ✔ Looking for steady cash flow ✔ Interested in ''house hacking'' by living in one unit and renting the others ✔ Or searching for a value-added opportunity. Let me introduce you to 17 Tennyson Avenue in Battle Creek -- a three-unit multifamily property offering flexibility, income potential, and long-term upside. This property features a highly desirable unit mix: -A Studio apartment - ideal for single tenants seeking affordability - A one-bedroom unit - always in demand and easy to lease - A spacious two-bedroom unit - attractive for long-term renters This is an excellent opportunity to own a three-unit multifamily property in a desirable Battle Creek location. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways, this property appeals to tenants seeking accessibility and neighborhood charm. New roof 2023 and multiple updates. Call/Text Karen Woods @ (269) 209-1871 for a private showing.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: 2 to 4 Units
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: None
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Michigan Basement,Partial
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,764 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 521530000150
Lot
- Lot size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 38.33 x 126
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
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
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Calhoun County and Michigan
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $783 | $9,396 |
| Home Insurance * | $96 | $1,152 |
| Property Taxes | $173 | $2,076 |
| Electricity | $192 | $2,308 |
| Total | $1,244 | $14,928 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Price change | $160,000 |
| 2026-04-24 | Price change | $165,000 |
| 2026-02-26 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
| 2025-12-15 | Listing removed | $175,000 |
| 2025-06-23 | Price change | $175,000 |
| 2025-04-14 | Price change | $180,000 |
| 2025-01-29 | Price change | $189,000 |
| 2024-11-11 | Listed for sale | $200,000 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2019-06-29 | Listing removed | $22,000 |
| 2019-06-05 | Listed for sale | $22,000 |
| 2018-07-20 | Sold | $5,383 |
| 2018-05-10 | Price change | $8,480 |
| 2018-04-19 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2017-06-07 | Sold | $31,600 |
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