What a great historical country home sitting on one acre, in Lakeview and close to I94/M66. Enter the large foyer (with fireplace and built in bookcases) from the front country porch. Built in 1880 by Erwin Minges, a gifted carpenter; this home has exquisite hardwood floors. This home was known as the Minges Farm and boasts large rooms with crown moldings, detailed woodwork and staircase. The large kitchen has been totally remodeled; a large family room has sliders to deck/wrap-around porch. There are 4 bedrooms, a grand formal entry foyer and dining room and the living room looks over another porch. This home has new windows and sits on a beautiful acre lot, with a large two car garage and new storage shed. Call Bonnie at 317-6796 for your personal tour or more info! A must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$127Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bonnie Wiedmeyer• Pearse Realty, Inc.
Bought with Chip Spranger• RE/MAX Perrett Associates
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
197 ft.
Lot depth
165 ft.
Lot size
1.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,180
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Calhoun County
APN
52-0076-00-665-0
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
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Iron Water FIlter, Water Softener/Rented, Wood Floor
Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Low Emissivity Windows, Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Farm House
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1880
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.03
Lot Size Area: 1.03
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 2248.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $2,842
Tax Assessed Value: $64,392
Financial Information
Has Home Warranty
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Lakeview-Calhoun Co
Location Information
Directions: Take Watkins Rd, East off of Helmer; turn South on to S Minges and house is on the left. . . .or, take Knapp Dr off of Capital Ave SW and it becomes S Minges at the curve and house is on the right just a few houses down.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,180
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Calhoun County
APN: 52-0076-00-665-0
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Minges Brook School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Lakeview Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Lakeview High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
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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
Battle Creek, MI • 49015
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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
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Estimated sale price
$271,000 – $328,000
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