186 Howland Street, Battle Creek, MI 49037

$42,500
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,466 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active
Current Price: $42,500 List Date: 7/21/2026 Last Modified: 8/11/2026

Overview

Description

High-Volume Footprint Special — Dual-Income Duplex Conversion or Heavy Flip Play. Flippers and buy-and-hold portfolio builders, lock onto this massive ranch canvas priced at a total wholesale entry value. Featuring an expansive footprint on a solid foundation, this 1925 frame structure holds an incredible structural layout that can easily be optimized as a 3-bed/2-bath single-family house or cleanly converted into a dual-income duplex (one 3-bed unit plus a studio). Features an enclosed porch, spacious common rooms, public sewer/water utilities, and a basement. Massive yard spread on an 85x88 corner lot with zero trade structural obstacles.

Listing Details MLS# 26037344

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
0.18
Lot Square Footage
7841
Lot Dimensions
56x140
Year Built
1925
Road Frontage
56
Garage Y/N
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1466
SqFt Above Grade
1466
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
936
Building Total SqFt
1466
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
3
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
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
43000
SEV
43000
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
2064
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
0
Spec Assessment & Type
No

Remarks Misc

Directions
Head north on North Washington Ave, turn right onto Bowen Ave, then turn right onto Howland St. The property will be on the right.

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
2
Upper Level Square Feet
733
Total Baths Above Grade
3

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
733

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
936
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

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

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
28.99
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
High-Volume Footprint Special — Dual-Income Duplex Conversion or Heavy Flip Play. Flippers and buy-and-hold portfolio builders, lock onto this massive ranch canvas priced at a total wholesale entry value. Featuring an expansive footprint on a solid foundation, this 1925 frame structure holds an incredible structural layout that can easily be optimized as a 3-bed/2-bath single-family house or cleanly converted into a dual-income duplex (one 3-bed unit plus a studio). Features an enclosed porch, spacious common rooms, public sewer/water utilities, and a basement. Massive yard spread on an 85x88 corner lot with zero trade structural obstacles.
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

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
VA Loan
Yes
Other
Yes

Laundry Features

Other
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Heat Source

None
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Hot Water
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Concrete
Yes

Substructure

Other
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Wood
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Other Exterior Material: Wood Siding Substructure: Other Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Heat Source: None Heat Type: Hot Water Water Heater: Natural Gas Flooring: Carpet; Wood Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Paved Terms Available: Cash; VA Loan; Other Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLevel
Living RoomMain
KitchenMain
Primary BedroomUpper
Bedroom 2Upper
Bedroom 3Upper
IDX
Listing Office: ListWithFreedom.com
Listing Agent: Charles Campbell
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 11 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 855-456-4945

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