Welcome to this great ranch home that sits on 6.25 acres & has a covered front porch stretching the full length of the home w/ 2398 sq ft of living space including 3 bdrms & 3 baths! This home has a large living room w/ vaulted ceilings & new carpet, dining room w/hardwood floors, and beautiful white trim work. The kitchen features maple cabinets w/ granite counter top island & a cozy adjoining family room. The master bedroom has a walk in closet & full bathroom, plus 2 bdrms and 2 additional full baths. Spacious 2 car attached garage as well as a 30 x 40' pole barn that is insulated. The deck out back faces your partially wooded property that is full of wildlife & has wild berry bushes! Conveniently located near I-94 and shopping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
6.25 acresLot Size
$148Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kerry Keefer Fischer• Five Star Real Estate
Welcome to this great ranch home that sits on 6.25 acres & has a covered front porch stretching the full length of the home w/ 2398 sq ft of living space including 3 bdrms & 3 baths! This home has a large living room w/ vaulted ceilings & new carpet, dining room w/ hardwood floors, and beautiful white trim work. The kitchen features maple cabinets w/ granite counter top island & a cozy adjoining family room. The master bedroom has a walk in closet & full bathroom, plus 2 bdrms and 2 additional full baths. Spacious 2 car attached garage as well as a 30 x 40' pole barn that is insulated. The deck out back faces your partially wooded property that is full of wildlife & has wild berry bushes! Conveniently located near I-94 and shopping.
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$175,000
$73/sq ft
May 11, 2015
Sold
$175,000
$73/sq ft
Mar 23, 2015
Listed
$189,900
$79/sq ft
Mar 23, 2015
Listed
$189,900
$79/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001148237
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Sold
$175,000
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Mar 23, 2015
Listed
$189,900
$79/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #15011947
May 11, 2015
Sold
$175,000
$73/sq ft
Mar 21, 2015
Listed
$189,900
$79/sq ft
REALCOMP #66015011947
May 11, 2015
Sold
$175,000
$73/sq ft
Mar 21, 2015
Listed
$189,900
$79/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #10011236
Oct 30, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Mar 7, 2010
Listed
$165,000
$69/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2938805
Sep 25, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 2009
Listed
$190,000
$79/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #10049453
Dec 30, 2010
Sold
$128,000
$53/sq ft
Oct 11, 2010
Listed
$150,000
$63/sq ft
REALCOMP #64010049453
Dec 30, 2010
Sold
$128,000
$53/sq ft
Oct 11, 2010
Listed
$150,000
$63/sq ft
REALCOMP #64010011236
Sep 11, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 7, 2010
Listed
$165,000
$69/sq ft
REALCOMP #64002938805
Mar 7, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 2009
Listed
$190,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 19, 2004
Sold
$90,100
$38/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2342484
Nov 10, 2003
Listed
$89,900
$37/sq ft
REALCOMP #64002342484
Nov 10, 2003
Listed
$89,900
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,852 (+1.3%)
2024
$5,779 (+375.6%)
2023
$1,215 (−74.7%)
2022
$4,811 (+2.7%)
2021
$4,685
Tax history for 3185 Watkins Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,852 (+1.3%)
2024
$5,779 (+375.6%)
2023
$1,215 (−74.7%)
2022
$4,811 (+2.7%)
2021
$4,685
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
646 ft.
Lot depth
413 ft.
Lot size
6.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,398
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Calhoun County
APN
52-0077-00-350-0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Island
Directions: I94, Exit 95 Helmer Rd towards Springfield to first cross street, Watkins Rd. and turn right. House is on left side of street Cross Streets: Helmer and Minges
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,398
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Calhoun County
APN: 52-0077-00-350-0
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westlake Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Lakeview Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
Lakeview High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
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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, 15 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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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$337,000 – $408,000
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