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179 Wheaton Ave, Battle Creek, MI, 49015

4beds
4baths
5,153sqft
$1,299,000
$252price/sqft
$7,963/moest. monthly cost
$318,520/yrincome needed

About This Home

Boasting stunning panoramic views of Goguac Lake, this executive 4-bed, 3.5-bath lakefront walkout ranch offers over 5,000 sq ft designed for entertaining and luxury living. Featuring one of the largest lakefronts on this all-sports lake, the property includes an expansive patio, upper deck, boathouse, private dock, and inviting sandy-bottom shoreline. Lake views fill nearly every beautifully appointed room. The home showcases a custom kitchen, wine cellar, spacious primary suite, and high-end finishes throughout. Outside, enjoy a 3-car detached garage and a 30×50 pole barn perfect for boats and lake toys. A circular stamped concrete driveway creates an impressive arrival. Bonus: Very affordable option with an assumable VA mortgage at an incredible 2.6%!

Getting Around

18
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
33
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
6/10
Lakeview Middle SchoolGrades 5-80.9 mi
7/10
Lakeview High SchoolGrades 9-120.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1950

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Brick,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Bar Fridge,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Softener Rented
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Wet Bar,Eat-in Kitchen
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Living Room,Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,153
  • Total interior livable area: 5,153 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 526950138590

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Lake
  • Waterbody name: Goguac Lake

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.45 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: Irregular

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Attached,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Covered spaces: 3

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 $6,568$78,816
Home Insurance *$809$9,708
Property Taxes $24$288
Electricity $562$6,744
Total$7,963$95,556
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$273,017/yr
40% on housing$238,890/yr
45% on housing$212,346/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

$252This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49015$143
Calhoun County$124

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49015$145
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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-11Listed for sale$1,299,000
2026-03-06Listing removed$1,299,000
2026-01-22Pending sale$1,299,000
2026-01-22Listed for sale$1,299,000
2025-12-09Listing removed$1,299,000
2025-09-16Listed for sale$1,299,000
2025-03-04Listing removed$1,299,000
2024-09-26Listed for sale$1,299,000
2023-04-01Listing removed--
2021-03-31Sold$999,000
2021-02-23Pending sale$1,150,007
2021-02-10Listed for sale$1,150,007
2020-11-24Listing removed$1,275,007
2020-09-04Price change$1,275,000
2020-01-24Listed for sale$1,275,007
2019-12-24Listing removed$1,275,000
2019-06-25Listed for sale$1,275,000
2016-05-11Sold$905,000
2016-04-20Pending sale$997,500
2015-08-05Price change$997,500
2015-05-21Price change$1,100,000
2015-04-13Price change$1,200,000
2012-05-02Listed for sale$1,295,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMike Sandstrom
BrokerageChuck Jaqua, REALTOR

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