Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
3,580
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
11,935
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$200,000
List Date:
2/06/2026
Last Modified:
2/06/2026
161 NE Capital Avenue NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
New Listing
$200,000
Description
This beautiful Revival brick home, designed in 1897 by Chicago architect Robert T Newberry, is rich in history and timeless charm. Original wood work throughout showcases cherry, maple, oak, mahogany, and white pine, complemented by five fireplaces with beveled glass and Italian tile accents.
A grand oak banister greets you upon entry through leaded glass doors. The home features a formal
Dining room with an Italian chandelier, and updated kitchen, main floor laundry, and two parlors- perfect for entertaining.
Ideally located just minutes from downtown Battle Creek, this versatile property is a wonderful opportunity for a short-term rental, business use, or your dream home.Call Marcia Magier for a private showing.
More Information MLS# 26004458
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Fremont and North Ave
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Battle Creek City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 55.87
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 60 x 198
Road Frontage: 60
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 12
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3580
SqFt Above Grade: 3580
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1850
Building Total SqFt: 3580
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Battle Creek
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.27
Lot Square Footage: 11935
Year Built: 1897
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 4
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 81614
SEV: 119000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 6694
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: T3
Tax ID #: 52-5370-00-195-0
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: This beautiful Revival brick home, designed in 1897 by Chicago architect Robert T Newberry, is rich in history and timeless charm. Original wood work throughout showcases cherry, maple, oak, mahogany, and white pine, complemented by five fireplaces with beveled glass and Italian tile accents.
A grand oak banister greets you upon entry through leaded glass doors. The home features a formal
Dining room with an Italian chandelier, and updated kitchen, main floor laundry, and two parlors- perfect for entertaining.
Ideally located just minutes from downtown Battle Creek, this versatile property is a wonderful opportunity for a short-term rental, business use, or your dream home.Call Marcia Magier for a private showing.
Legal: ASSRS REPLAT OF MERRITTS SUP TO BLK 2 LOT 194
Lot Description
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Radiant: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 5
Upper Full Baths: 3
Upper Level Square Feet: 1730
Total Baths Above Grade: 4
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1850
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 1850
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Screens: 1
Storms: 1
Kitchen Features
Mud Room Access: 1
Pantry: 1
Snack Bar: 1
Fireplace
Bedroom: 1
Den: 1
Family Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Additional Items
Garage Door Opener: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Victorian: 1
Location Property Info
County: Calhoun
Street #: 161
Street Direction: NE
Street Name: Capital
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: NE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49017
Zip (4): 3928
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $200,000
Current Price: $200,000
Listing Date: 2026-02-06
Remarks Misc
Directions: Capital Ave across from the Y
Property Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior Material: Brick; Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Screens; Storms
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access; Pantry; Snack Bar
Fireplace: Bedroom; Den; Family Room; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Garage Door Opener; Window Treatments
Appliances: Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air; Radiant
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Victorian
Street Type: Paved
Terms Available: Cash
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Bedroom 4
Length: 14.00
Length: 14.00
Width: 11.00
Level: Upper
Width: 11.00
Family Room
Length: 17.00
Length: 17.00
Width: 14.00
Level: Main
Width: 14.00
Laundry
Length: 7.00
Length: 7.00
Width: 4.00
Level: Main
Width: 4.00
Primary Bathroom
Length: 6.00
Length: 6.00
Width: 4.00
Level: Upper
Width: 4.00
Bedroom 3
Length: 18.00
Length: 18.00
Width: 1.00
Level: Upper
Width: 1.00
Kitchen
Length: 14.00
Length: 14.00
Width: 12.00
Level: Main
Width: 12.00
Bedroom 5
Living Room
Length: 18.00
Length: 18.00
Width: 14.00
Level: Main
Width: 14.00
Den
Length: 14.00
Length: 14.00
Width: 13.00
Level: Main
Width: 13.00
Primary Bedroom
Length: 17.00
Length: 17.00
Width: 13.00
Level: Upper
Width: 13.00
Bedroom 2
Length: 14.00
Length: 14.00
Width: 11.00
Level: Upper
Width: 11.00
Dining Room
Length: 21.00
Length: 21.00
Width: 12.00
Level: Main
Width: 12.00
Remarks: Formal
Listing Office:
Magiera & Associates
Listing Agent:
Marcia Magiera
Last Updated: February - 06 - 2026
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