Well cared for brick ranch sitting on just under two acres in Lakeview School district. Desirable location, close to Beckley Road shopping corridor as well as I-94 and only a short commute to Kalamazoo. Brick exterior, replacement windows, newer appliances and central air are a few of the updates this home has. The two full baths were remodeled a few years ago. Spacious rooms, a wood burning fireplace in the living room, master bedroom with remodeled bath and hardwood and ceramic floors throughout.Bonus room in the basement for crafts, office, play or use as a workshop or family room. Home has a lovely front porch, a nice patio are in the back for grilling out or enjoying the sunshine. Home sits on nearly 2 acres and has an extra garage that is 14 x 20 and has a high ceiling. Next to the extra garage is a nice concrete parking area. Call Sue to see at 209-9233.
Southwest Battle Creek, located between Downtown Battle Creek and the Lakeview area, is a residential and commercial Battle Creek neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a well-traveled retail corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along West Columbia Avenue near Capital Avenue SW, where storefronts, service counters, and everyday errands keep the sidewalks active. Local pillars include Horrocks Farm Market for specialty groceries, Territorial Brewing Company for small-batch beer and pub fare, and the historic Capri Drive-In for a classic movie night. Housing ranges from mid-century ranches to older frame homes with deep lots and mature shade. Linear parks and school grounds add open space, while I-94 edges the area with regional connectivity.
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Market insights
12869 Minges Rd S · $330,000
DAYS ON MARKET
83 days
The average home goes pending in 16 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.0%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$330,000
Median sale price in this area is $209,313. (37% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
34% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Garage door opener
Pantry
Wood-burning fireplace
Screens, replacement/insulated windows, and window treatments
Full basement
Six total rooms including bonus room
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom
Two additional bedrooms (three bedrooms total)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Natural gas water heater
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Wooded lot
Paved road access
Home design
Ranch-style single-family home
Approximately 1,514 living area
Parking
Attached garage
Detached parking
Carport
2-car garage
Construction
Built in 1970
Brick construction
Composition roof
Full basement (foundation present)
Utilities
Well water
Electricity available
Natural gas connected
Cable connected
Electricity and solar
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Well cared for brick ranch sitting on just under two acres in Lakeview School district. Desirable location, close to Beckley Road shopping corridor as well as I-94 and only a short commute to Kalamazoo. Brick exterior, replacement windows, newer appliances and central air are a few of the updates this home has. The two full baths were remodeled a few years ago. Spacious rooms, a wood burning fireplace in the living room, master bedroom with remodeled bath and hardwood and ceramic floors throughout. Bonus room in the basement for crafts, office, play or use as a workshop or family room. Home has a lovely front porch, a nice patio are in the back for grilling out or enjoying the sunshine. Home sits on nearly 2 acres and has an extra garage that is 14 x 20 and has a high ceiling. Next to the extra garage is a nice concrete parking area. Call Sue to see at 209-9233.
SW Michigan MLS #17049463
Nov 29, 2017
Sold
$187,000
$124/sq ft
Oct 20, 2017
Pending
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Oct 16, 2017
Price Changed
$199,000
$131/sq ft
Sep 29, 2017
Listed
$209,900
$139/sq ft
REALCOMP #64017049463
Nov 29, 2017
Sold
$187,000
$124/sq ft
Sep 29, 2017
Listed
$199,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,139 (+2.7%)
2024
$5,004 (+361.4%)
2023
$1,085 (−73.9%)
2022
$4,163 (+3.1%)
2021
$4,038 (+1.0%)
2020
$3,997
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
207 ft.
Lot depth
627 ft.
Lot size
1.9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,514
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,514
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Calhoun County
APN
52-6710-12-243-0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R1R
Single Family Residential District
It is the purpose of this Section is to establish a district composed of residential properties of a semi-rural character that includes areas of the City presently without water and sewerage services and likely to remain without such services, in whole or in part, indefinitely. The R-1R Single-Family Rural Residential District includes existing low-density one-family properties, as well as areas within which such developments appear both likely and desirable.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Battle Creek, MI • 49015
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in Battle Creek. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
12.5 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 12869 Minges Rd S
$322,764
$7,236 under list price of $330K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $219K to $380K.