38 Margaret Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014

$60,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,293 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Active
Current Price: $60,000 List Date: 1/23/2026 Last Modified: 4/03/2026

Overview

Description

HOLD HARMLESS FROM THE DOCUMENTS SECTION MUST BE SIGNED AND EMAILED TO THE LISTING AGENT BEFORE TOURS ARE APPROVEDOpportunity knocks! This Battle Creek property offers great potential for investors or handy buyers looking to finish what's been started. Much of the cosmetic work is already done, including new flooring, fresh drywall, updated bathrooms with new fixtures, fresh interior paint, and a newer electrical panel. With a little more work and the right finishing touches, this could be an excellent flip, rental, or affordable home to make your own. Convenient location near downtown and major amenities. Sold as-is, where-is. Potentially eligible for FHA 203(k) or other renovation-type financing—buyer to verify with lender. This home is condemned and buyer will need to work with the City to get a Certificate of Occupancy.

Listing Details MLS# 26002738

Location Property Info

County
Calhoun
Street #
38
Street Name
Margaret
Suffix
Street
State
MI
Zip Code
49014
Zip (4)
6278

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.11
Lot Square Footage
4792
Lot Dimensions
40 X 119
Year Built
1902
Road Frontage
40
Garage Y/N
No
Income Property
Yes
Total Rooms AG
3
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1293
SqFt Above Grade
1293
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
500
Building Total SqFt
1293
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
2
School District
Battle Creek
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
52-8210-00-106-0
Taxable Value
30800
SEV
30800
For Tax Year
2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1844.68
Tax Year
2024
Spec Assessment & Type
none known
Zoning
R1B
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
From downtown Battle Creek, take W Michigan Ave west, then turn right onto Margaret St. Property is on the left.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
2
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
646
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
647

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
500
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Terms Available

Land Contract Down Payment
24000
Land Contract Interest Rate
7%
Land Contract Monthly Payment
600
Land Contract Terms (# Months)
60
Cash
Yes
Land Contract
Yes
Other
Yes

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Spencer & Stiles
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Area
Battle Creek - B
Municipality
Battle Creek City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
46.4
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
HOLD HARMLESS FROM THE DOCUMENTS SECTION MUST BE SIGNED AND EMAILED TO THE LISTING AGENT BEFORE TOURS ARE APPROVEDOpportunity knocks! This Battle Creek property offers great potential for investors or handy buyers looking to finish what's been started. Much of the cosmetic work is already done, including new flooring, fresh drywall, updated bathrooms with new fixtures, fresh interior paint, and a newer electrical panel. With a little more work and the right finishing touches, this could be an excellent flip, rental, or affordable home to make your own. Convenient location near downtown and major amenities. Sold as-is, where-is. Potentially eligible for FHA 203(k) or other renovation-type financing—buyer to verify with lender. This home is condemned and buyer will need to work with the City to get a Certificate of Occupancy.
Legal
ASSRS PLAT OF STILES FARM LOT 106

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Private Water
Yes

Laundry Features

Washer Hookup
Yes

Exterior Material

Aluminum Siding
Yes

Roofing

Shingle
Yes

Heat Source

None
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

None
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Substructure

Full
Yes
Michigan Basement
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Washer Hookup Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding Roofing: Shingle Substructure: Full; Michigan Basement Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Private Water Heat Source: None Heat Type: None Architectural Style: Traditional Terms Available: Cash; Land Contract; Other Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: Michigan Top Producers
Listing Agent: Dustin J Phillips
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Last Updated: April - 03 - 2026
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