1981 Watkins Road

1,764 Sq. Ft.
$198 / Sq. Ft.
1,764
Sq. Ft.
$198
per Sq. Ft.

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
...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!
  1. Listed by Rahjah Stahlhood • Coldwell Banker Morehart Realty
    P: (269)-986-3780 C: (269)-986-3780 RCPrime2014@gmail.com

Property Details for 1981 Watkins Road

Architectural Style
Farmhouse
LISTING UPDATED: 02/02/2026 10:19 AM

Property Details for 1981 Watkins Road

StatusActive
MLS #26003661
Days on Market2
Taxes$6,401 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1880
Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
CountyCalhoun County

Location

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Building Information for 1981 Watkins Road

Stories2Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,239 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,705

Property Taxes

$533

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1981 Watkins Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Stone Jug Rd & Renton
  • Municipality: Battle Creek City
  • Directions: Watkins Rd to property.
  • Street #: 1981
  • Street Name: Watkins
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Battle Creek
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49015
  • County: Calhoun
  • Latitude: 42.268695
  • Longitude: -85.258314
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 87667.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 52-0629-29-918-0
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Pole Barn
  • Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Recreational, Rolling Hills
  • SqFt Source: Previous Listing
  • Lot Dimensions: 383.14 X 180
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1764.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Square Footage: 217800.0
  • Lot Size Area: 5.0
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • 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))
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Natural Gas Available
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Other
  • Street Type: Public
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full, Michigan Basement
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • 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
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 7
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: Central, Window Unit(s)
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Mini-Split, Window Unit(s)
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1074
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1074.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Barn
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 1981 Watkins Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26003661

$349,900—
Sep 9, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1412725118

$122,250

-3.4% / yr

Jan 17, 2020

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #19055163

$125,000—
Jan 17, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1356030113

$125,000—
Jan 7, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1353456093

$40,000—
Dec 29, 2019

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #19055163

—
Nov 15, 2019

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #19055163

$245,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/01/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26003661

$349,900
09/09/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1412725118

$122,250

-3.4% / yr

01/17/2020

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #19055163

$125,000
01/17/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1356030113

$125,000
01/07/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1353456093

$40,000
12/29/2019

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #19055163

—
11/15/2019

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #19055163

$245,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1981 Watkins Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2021$4,778 ($398 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,764 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,764 SqFtStories2Lot Size113,692 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningAGCountyCALHOUNAPN0629-29-918-0

Schools near 1981 Watkins Road

This home is within Battle Creek Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Valley View Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Springfield Middle School
Public6 to 8

Battle Creek Central High School
Public9 to 12

Battle Creek Math-Science Center
Public8 to 12

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1981 Watkins Road is a single family home for sale in Battle Creek, MI 49015. This property was listed for sale on February 1, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Morehart Realty, it's currently listed at $349,900. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on September 9, 2020. This listing's school district is Battle Creek Public Schools. Nearby schools include Valley View Elementary School, Springfield Middle School and Battle Creek Central High School. 1981 Watkins Road is a 4-bed, 1-bath, 1,764 sqft single family home built in 1880.

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