Welcome home to the heart of Lakeview! Conveniently located just minutes from top local schools and shopping, this spacious split-level home offers the perfect mix of everyday comfort and functionality. The main upper level features a bright, open living space, a full kitchen, and a dining area that opens directly to the back deck—ideal for morning coffee. Completing the upper floor are three comfortable bedrooms, including a primary suite with its own private bath (two full baths total). Downstairs, the versatile lower level boasts a generous family room, laundry area, and a flexible bonus room previously used as a fourth bedroom. Parking and storage are a breeze thanks to the oversized two-car garage, complete with additional rear storage and useful space. Outside, enjoy your large, fully fenced backyard featuring a wooded backdrop for added privacy. This home really checks the boxes! Call Geno at 269-986-3031 today and let's get you moving to Lakeview!
Westlake-Prarieview, located between Westlake Drive and M-89 (Michigan Avenue), is a residential and lakeside Battle Creek neighborhood with a chain of small inland lakes and a low-rise, wooded streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Michigan Avenue corridor near the M-89 junction, where everyday errands cluster amid auto-oriented storefronts and local service counters. Housing reads as mid-century ranches and split-levels with deep setbacks, punctuated by pockets of newer infill near the water. Lake access points and quiet cul-de-sacs shape a slower, outdoors-forward rhythm. For a cultural anchor, the nearby Historic Adventist Village and the Kingman Museum add a distinctly Battle Creek layer beyond the shoreline. Weekend routines often orbit around lake walks and a short drive to downtown’s independent dining rooms.
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Offer insights
14788 Helmer Rd S · $189,900
$191K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $191K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
12 days
The average home goes pending in 30 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.2%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Garage door opener
Window treatments
Full basement
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Cooling
Exterior features
Flag lot
Paved road
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Built in 1961
Wood siding
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Natural gas available and connected
Electricity available
Cable connected
High-speed internet
Natural gas water heater
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome home to the heart of Lakeview! Conveniently located just minutes from top local schools and shopping, this spacious split-level home offers the perfect mix of everyday comfort and functionality. The main upper level features a bright, open living space, a full kitchen, and a dining area that opens directly to the back deck--ideal for morning coffee. Completing the upper floor are three comfortable bedrooms, including a primary suite with its own private bath (two full baths total). Downstairs, the versatile lower level boasts a generous family room, laundry area, and a flexible bonus room previously used as a fourth bedroom. Parking and storage are a breeze thanks to the oversized two-car garage, complete with additional rear storage and useful space. Outside, enjoy your large, fully fenced backyard featuring a wooded backdrop for added privacy. This home really checks the boxes! Call Geno at 269-986-3031 today and let's get you moving to Lakeview!
Public Records
Nov 14, 2013
Sold
$75,000
$37/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #13041866
Oct 3, 2013
Sold
$89,900
$45/sq ft
Jul 1, 2013
Listed
$89,900
$45/sq ft
REALCOMP #64013041866
Oct 3, 2013
Sold
$89,900
$45/sq ft
Jul 1, 2013
Listed
$89,900
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,901 (+2.1%)
2024
$2,841 (+398.6%)
2023
$570 (−76.1%)
2022
$2,384 (+2.7%)
2021
$2,322 (+1.0%)
2020
$2,298
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
102 ft.
Lot depth
95 ft.
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,008
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Calhoun County
APN
52-0072-00-260-0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R1A
Single-Family Residential District
It is the purpose of this district to establish areas of primarily single-family detached residential properties of a semi-suburban to suburban, low-density character, usually served by City water and sewer.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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35
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53
33
61
41
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65
78
60
75
54
65
44
48
36
35
23
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Battle Creek. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
12.1 hrs
7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 14788 Helmer Rd S
$190,223
$323 over list price of $190K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $175K to $342K.