13631 Carefree Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49017

New Listing
$229,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 752 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,975 Status: Active
Current Price: $229,900 List Date: 6/23/2026 Last Modified: 6/23/2026

Overview

Description

Discover your private lakeside retreat at 13631 Carefree Dr in Battle Creek, MI. Nestled on a secluded, wooded lot with 50 feet of frontage on all-sports Mill Lake, this charming cottage offers the perfect blend of tranquility and recreation. Mill Lake is a deep, spring-fed lake known for excellent fishing, abundant wildlife, and endless water activities. Enjoy breathtaking bird's-eye views from the spacious wraparound deck overlooking the water. Conveniently located within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, Portage, Battle Creek, and Hastings, this property is an ideal getaway or year-round home. Experience peaceful lake living with modern accessibility.

Listing Details MLS# 26031263

Location Property Info

County
Barry
Street #
13631
Street Name
Carefree
Suffix
Drive
State
MI
Zip Code
49017
Zip (4)
8772

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.23
Lot Square Footage
9975
Lot Dimensions
50.4x200.3x49.3x197.5
Year Built
1940
Road Frontage
50
Garage Y/N
No
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
752
SqFt Above Grade
752
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
752
Building Total SqFt
1504
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
Delton-Kellogg
Elementary School
Delton Kellogg Elementary School
Middle School
Deltonkellogg Middle School
High School
Deltonkellogg High School
Association YN
No
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
Mill Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Mill Lake
Basement
No
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0
# of Outbuildings
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
09-125-011-00
Taxable Value
43949
SEV
82800
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1543
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
0
Spec Assessment & Type
No

Remarks Misc

Directions
M37 to Hickory Rd go west to Jones Rd go north and Carefree Dr is on the left side of the road. Follow that and stay left at the first curve then take the driveway on the right down the hill and the home is at the bottom of the drive.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
50

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
752

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Jones Rd. and Swan Cove
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Johnstown Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
305.72
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Discover your private lakeside retreat at 13631 Carefree Dr in Battle Creek, MI. Nestled on a secluded, wooded lot with 50 feet of frontage on all-sports Mill Lake, this charming cottage offers the perfect blend of tranquility and recreation. Mill Lake is a deep, spring-fed lake known for excellent fishing, abundant wildlife, and endless water activities. Enjoy breathtaking bird's-eye views from the spacious wraparound deck overlooking the water. Conveniently located within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, Portage, Battle Creek, and Hastings, this property is an ideal getaway or year-round home. Experience peaceful lake living with modern accessibility.
Legal
JOHNSTOWN TWP. MILL LAKE PARK LOT 15

Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports
Yes
Dock
Yes
Private Frontage
Yes

Lot Description

Wooded
Yes

Street Type

Gravel
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Phone Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
MSHDA
Yes
Rural Development
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

None
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
752

Driveway

Unpaved
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes
Michigan Basement
Yes

Windows

Bay/Bow
Yes
Insulated Windows
Yes
Replacement
Yes
Screens
Yes

Kitchen Features

Garden Window
Yes
Mud Room Access
Yes

Additional Items

Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Linoleum
Yes

Landscape

Ground Cover
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Cabin
Yes
Ranch
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: None Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Bay/Bow; Insulated Windows; Replacement; Screens Substructure: Full; Michigan Basement Lot Description: Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available Kitchen Features: Garden Window; Mud Room Access Additional Items: Window Treatments Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Flooring: Carpet; Linoleum Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es) Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges Architectural Style: Cabin; Ranch Driveway: Unpaved Street Type: Gravel Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate
Listing Agent: Michael C Alexander
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 23 - 2026
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