186 Howland Street, Battle Creek, MI 49037

New Listing
$60,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,466 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,480 Status: Active
Current Price: $60,000 List Date: 3/31/2026 Last Modified: 3/31/2026

Overview

Description

Unlock the potential at 186 Howland Street !! This fixer-upper is a fantastic opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build sweat equity and make a home truly their own. Featuring a functional layout with spacious living areas and generously sized bedrooms, this property is ready for your vision and updates. The kitchen and living spaces offer a solid starting point for renovation, allowing you to customize to your style and needs. This home could easily be converted to a duplex featuring one unit with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and the other a studio. Situated on a nice-sized lot, the yard provides plenty of space for outdoor improvements, entertaining, or landscaping projects. With the right updates, this property has strong potential to shine. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and main roads, this home offers both location and opportunity. Bring your tools and imagination--this is your chance to transform a diamond in the rough into something special.

Listing Details MLS# 26012598

Location Property Info

County
Calhoun
Street #
186
Street Name
Howland
Suffix
Street
State
MI
Zip Code
49037
Zip (4)
2575

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.17
Lot Square Footage
7480
Lot Dimensions
85 x 88
Year Built
1925
Road Frontage
56
Garage Y/N
No
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1466
SqFt Above Grade
1466
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
936
Building Total SqFt
1466
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
Battle Creek
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
52-3570-00-074-0
Taxable Value
20824
SEV
40600
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1475
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
none known
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
North Washington to Bowen to Howland

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
733

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
936
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Bowen and Parkway
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Battle Creek City
Subdivision
GRAVES 3RD ADD

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date
2026-03-27
Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
40.93
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Unlock the potential at 186 Howland Street !! This fixer-upper is a fantastic opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build sweat equity and make a home truly their own. Featuring a functional layout with spacious living areas and generously sized bedrooms, this property is ready for your vision and updates. The kitchen and living spaces offer a solid starting point for renovation, allowing you to customize to your style and needs. This home could easily be converted to a duplex featuring one unit with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and the other a studio. Situated on a nice-sized lot, the yard provides plenty of space for outdoor improvements, entertaining, or landscaping projects. With the right updates, this property has strong potential to shine. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and main roads, this home offers both location and opportunity. Bring your tools and imagination--this is your chance to transform a diamond in the rough into something special.
Legal
GRAVES 3RD ADD N 35.5 FT OF LOT 30, N 33.5 FT OF LOT 31, S 16 FT OF LOTS 50 & 51 ((S 16 FT OF LOTS 50 & 51 ASSESSED AS 3570-00-074-1 IN 2000 & 2001))

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Electricity Available
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
Other
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level
Yes
None
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Heat Source

None
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

None
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Substructure

Partial
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Enclosed
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes
Wood
Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Main Level; None Exterior Material: Wood Siding Substructure: Partial Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s) Heat Source: None Heat Type: None Water Heater: Natural Gas Flooring: Tile; Vinyl; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed Architectural Style: Ranch Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; Other Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Living Room Level: Main Kitchen Level: Main Primary Bedroom Level: Main Bedroom 2 Level: Main Bedroom 3 Level: Main

Documents

Listing Office: eXp Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Karen D Elmore-Woods
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Last Updated: March - 31 - 2026
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