3948 Watkins Road

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Last Sold Price
$265,000
4 beds2,152 sqft

3948 Watkins Road, Battle Creek, MI 49015

Single FamilyProperty Type
5.37 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$123/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Their loss your gain! Back available due to buyer financing falling through last minute, appraised above list price, no fault of seller. Great property with a great price! Want to own nearly 5.5 acres in a very desired location & not have to do any updating? It's not too good to be true with this hidden gem. Much bigger than it seems...make this number 1 on your list! This beautifully and recently updated 4 bedroom home is situated on over 5 peaceful wooded acres. Offering modern yet rustic touches...Their loss your gain! Back available due to buyer financing falling through last minute, appraised above list price, no fault of seller. Great property with a great price! Want to own nearly 5.5 acres in a very desired location & not have to do any updating? It's not too good to be true with this hidden gem. Much bigger than it seems...make this number 1 on your list! This beautifully and recently updated 4 bedroom home is situated on over 5 peaceful wooded acres. Offering modern yet rustic touches throughout, this Ranch offers great entertaining space. You will enjoy the nice open layout on the main floor, modern kitchen with beautiful granite countertops along with an expansive island and snack bar, remodeled tile bathrooms, and beautiful flooring throughout. Pick your choice of master bedroom on main floor or one with ensuite in the lower level. The lower level is mostly finished with a family room, office/den, additional room, and has a walkout to a fenced area overlooking the private backyard. Even the mechanicals and other expensive updates have been done for you. Other perks include central air, replacement windows, and there is plenty of storage room with the 2 car attached garage, barn, shed and old cellar with separate entry. This home has so much to offer you must see in person. You know acreage with a home like this is very hard to find! Call Noelle Pelton 269-579-2319 for a private showing.
Listing closed: 02/21/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 22021913
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Property Information for 3948 Watkins Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,946 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Calhoun County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 5.37 AC / 233,874 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Helmer and Mingus
  • Municipality: Battle Creek City
  • Directions: Helmer Rd, East on Watkins to home
  • Area - Major: Battle Creek - B
  • Street #: 3948
  • Street Name: Watkins
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Battle Creek
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49015
  • County: Calhoun
  • Latitude: 42.268093
  • Longitude: -85.219141
  • Area - Minor: Battle Creek - B
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 85399.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 52-0077-00-720-0
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 100311
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 372x628
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2152.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1152.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 5.37
  • Lot Square Footage: 233874.0
  • Lot Size Area: 5.37
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: SEC 27, T2S R8W, BEG 90 FT W OF E POST S 628.65 FT W 372 FT N 628.65 FT E 372 FT TO POB, CONT 5.37 AC, SUBJ TO HWY EASE OVER NLY 33 FT THEREOF
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Videos Change Timestamp: 12-31-1969 07:00:00 PM
  • Video Groups: 1
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
  • Roofing: Composition, Shingle
  • Substructure: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Recreation, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Center Island, Eating Area, Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1152
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 0.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 16.5
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Length: 30.5
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.5
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 10.5
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 7.0

Rental

Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 3948 Watkins Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 21, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1507167502

$265,000

+6.5% / yr

Feb 21, 2023

Sold

MiRealSource #70264797

$265,000—
Feb 21, 2023

Sold

Realcomp #64022021913

$265,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/21/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1507167502

$265,000

+6.5% / yr

02/21/2023

Sold

MiRealSource #70264797

$265,000
02/21/2023

Sold

Realcomp #64022021913

$265,000

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

Public records

3948 Watkins Road

Beds

4

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,152 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,152 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,152 SqFt

Stories

1

Schools near 3948 Watkins Road

This home is within Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun).
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lakeview Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Lakeview High School
Public - 9 to 12
Minges Brook School
Public - PK to 4
Westlake Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Lakeview Middle School
Public5 to 8

Lakeview High School
Public9 to 12

Minges Brook School
PublicPK to 4

Westlake Elementary School
PublicK to 4

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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