1888 Watkins Rd is a 1,688 square foot house on a 4.42 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 03, 2005 for $145,000. Based on Redfin's Battle Creek data, we estimate the home's value is $293,250.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
4.42 acresLot Size
$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$293,250
$148K since sold in August 2005$4,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 18% higher than the average sale price ($248K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
AG
Agricultural District
It is the purpose of this district to provide rural areas used predominantly for general farming operations. Although urban development is occurring at a substantial rate in the City, agriculture remains an important economic activity, and in the proper interest of the welfare of present and future residents, it is considered necessary to conserve an effective environment for stable, productive agricultural operations.; The regulations of this chapter, therefore, are designed to: Protect and stabilize the essential characteristics of these areas; Minimize conflicting land uses detrimental to farm enterprises; and Exclude development which requires highway, drainage and other public utilities and facilities in excess of those required by agricultural uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,064
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,688
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,688
Building Sq. Ft: 1,688
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: BC TWP SEC 29 COM AT A PT ON E & W 1/4 LI A DIST 564 FT W OF E 1/4 POST TH S 715.20 FT TO N R/W HWY I-94 TH NWLY ALG HWY 292.91 FT TH N 652 FT TH E 281.40 FT TO POB -CONTAINS 4.42 ACRES M/L
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 192,361
Municipality Name: BATTLE CREEK
Acres: 4.416
Depth Footage: 650.6
Front Footage: 281.4
Zoning Code: AG
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,688
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Calhoun County
APN: 52-0079-00-590-0
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Valley View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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Springfield Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
3/10
Battle Creek Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$279,000 – $338,000
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