Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
1,764
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
113,692
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$349,900
List Date:
2/01/2026
Last Modified:
2/26/2026
1981 Watkins Road, Battle Creek, MI 49015
$349,900
Description
Lakeview-5 prime acres offering exceptional versatility and value. The gated, newly updated 3 pole buildings that are 30x54,
30x40 and 18x40, equipped with robust 600-amp electrical service, numerous furnaces, and mini-split systems, new concrete throughout with hallways connecting to each pole building. A section of one of the buildings includes a full kitchen and full bathroom. Others are ideal for heated storage, hobby, workshop use or any other wants or needs you may have. The buildings are protected with a power security gate. The property also includes an old gutted farmhouse with newer siding and windows that can be remodeled or removed to make way for a custom dream home. Beautiful setting with endless potential and opportunities. This property is two minutes from the highway but yet you feel like you are in the country!!!
More Information MLS# 26003661
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Stone Jug Rd & Renton
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Battle Creek City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 198.36
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 383.14 X 180
Road Frontage: 339
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 5
Fireplace: No
Total Fireplaces: 0
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1764
SqFt Above Grade: 1764
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1074
Building Total SqFt: 1764
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Battle Creek
# of Outbuildings: 4
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 2.61
Lot Square Footage: 113692
Year Built: 1880
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 87667
SEV: 114000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 6401.24
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Tax ID #: 52-0629-29-918-0
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Lakeview-5 prime acres offering exceptional versatility and value. The gated, newly updated 3 pole buildings that are 30x54,
30x40 and 18x40, equipped with robust 600-amp electrical service, numerous furnaces, and mini-split systems, new concrete throughout with hallways connecting to each pole building. A section of one of the buildings includes a full kitchen and full bathroom. Others are ideal for heated storage, hobby, workshop use or any other wants or needs you may have. The buildings are protected with a power security gate. The property also includes an old gutted farmhouse with newer siding and windows that can be remodeled or removed to make way for a custom dream home. Beautiful setting with endless potential and opportunities. This property is two minutes from the highway but yet you feel like you are in the country!!!
Legal: PART OF E 660 FT OF NE ? OF SEC 29, T2S R8W: COMM E ? POST OF SD SEC ? S 89? 41? 55? W 315.54 FT ALG E & W ? LI OF SD SEC ? N 360 FT ? N 89? 41? 55? E 315.54 FT ? S 360 FT ALG E LN OF SD SEC TO POB, CONT 2.61 AC M/L, SUBJ TO HWY EASE OVER ELY 33FT & SLY 33 FT THEREOF ((1983 THRU 2020, ASSESSED WITH #0079-00-200-0))
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Recreational: 1
Rolling Hills: 1
Other Structures
Pole Barn: 1
Street Type
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
No: 1
Laundry Features
Other: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Mini-Split: 1
Window Unit(s): 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Level Square Feet: 690
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1074
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 1074
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Michigan Basement: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Other: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Barn
Outbuilding 1 SqFt: 3820
Outbuilding 2
Outbuilding Description: Pole Barn
Outbuilding 2 SqFt: 1620
Outbuilding 2 Ceiling Height: 10
Outbuilding 2 Electric: 1
Outbuilding 2 Heated: 1
Outbuilding 2 Insulated: 1
Outbuilding Floor Type 2
Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete: 1
Outbuilding 3
Outbuilding 3 Description: Barn
Outbuilding 3 SqFt: 1200
Outbuilding 3 Ceiling Height: 12
Outbuilding 4
Outbuilding Description: Pole Barn
Outbuilding 4 SqFt: 720
Outbuilding 4 Ceiling Height: 12
Outbuilding 4 Electric: 1
Outbuilding 4 Heated: 1
Outbuilding Floor Type 4
Outbuilding 4 Floor Type - Concrete: 1
Architectural Style
Farmhouse: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Calhoun
Street #: 1981
Street Name: Watkins
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49015
Zip (4): 8607
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $349,900
Current Price: $349,900
Listing Date: 2026-01-31
Remarks Misc
Directions: Watkins Rd to property.
Property Features
Laundry Features: Other
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Insulated Windows
Substructure: Full; Michigan Basement
Lot Description: Corner Lot; Recreational; Rolling Hills
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Natural Gas Available
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air; Mini-Split; Window Unit(s)
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Other
Other Structures: Pole Barn
Outbuilding 2: Outbuilding 2 Electric; Outbuilding 2 Heated; Outbuilding 2 Insulated
Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete
Outbuilding 4: Outbuilding 4 Electric; Outbuilding 4 Heated
Outbuilding Floor Type 4: Outbuilding 4 Floor Type - Concrete
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Farmhouse
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Public
Mineral Rights: No
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office:
Coldwell Banker Morehart Realty
Listing Agent:
Rahjah Stahlhood
Last Updated: February - 26 - 2026
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