Located at 3555 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015, this 20.18+/- acre property offers a combination of mature timber, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunity and convenient access to the modern amenities of Battle Creek. The property provides an appealing setting for those looking for acreage close to town while still maintaining a sense of privacy and seclusion. Approximately 5 to 7 acres of the property consist of high, dry, mature white oak timber, creating a valuable and visually appealing component of the land. The mature oak stand provides established habitat and cover for wildlife while also offering potential timber value. The timber has reached a point where it could be considered for its next management chapter, depending on the buyer's goals and any applicable professional forestry recommendations, local regulations and market conditions. Abundant wildlife can be found on this picturesque property. The combination of mature timber, natural cover, varying terrain and a creek creates habitat diversity across the acreage. Minges Brook dissects the back corner of the property, adding a natural water feature and contributing to the property's recreational and habitat value. The creek and surrounding heavy cover can provide travel corridors, bedding areas and other habitat components for wildlife commonly found throughout southwest Michigan. The property's location along Beckley Road provides convenient access and highway frontage that is screened by forested high ground. This arrangement provides an interesting balance between accessibility and privacy. Instead of being tucked far away from services, the property is positioned near Battle Creek, allowing an owner to enjoy acreage and outdoor space while remaining within convenient reach of shopping, dining, employment, schools, medical services and other everyday amenities. The property may also offer potential for a future homesite or other use, subject to municipal approvals, zoning, required permits, driveway or access requirements, soil conditions, utility availability and other applicable restrictions. Prospective buyers should conduct their own due diligence with city, county and state authorities to verify development potential and permitted uses. For outdoor enthusiasts, the property offers a number of possibilities. The mature oak timber, creek, natural cover and acreage create a setting that can be managed for wildlife habitat, recreation, timber, nature observation and other outdoor uses. The high and dry road frontage on Beckley could provide the perfect setting for a walkout with a view of this wildlife oasis. The property could also provide an opportunity to develop a long-term land management plan focused on maintaining mature timber, improving habitat diversity and enhancing the natural features already present on the acreage. With 20.18+/- acres, mature white oak timber, a creek, wildlife habitat, highway access and proximity to Battle Creek, this property brings together several characteristics that are difficult to replicate on smaller parcels. The acreage provides room to explore different land-use and recreational goals, while its location keeps the property connected to the amenities of southwest Michigan. Whether the goal is to acquire acreage near Battle Creek, maintain and manage mature hardwood timber, create a private recreational property or investigate future building potential, 3555 Beckley Rd is a property worth exploring. Buyers are encouraged to walk the land, evaluate the timber and terrain, inspect the creek and verify all zoning, building, access, utilities and other property-specific information with the appropriate authorities before purchase.
Vacant landProperty Type
20.18 acresLot Size
$7,384Price/Acres
Listed by Michael Valliere• Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC
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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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Buildable, cleared, recreational, wooded, and wetland areas
Waterfront on Minges Creek
Current use: recreational and farm
Home design
Land
Acreage
Utilities
Paved road
Sale and tax history for 3555 Beckley Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALCOMP #68026054909
Oct 15, 2026
Listed
$149,000
SW Michigan MLS #26054909
Oct 15, 2026
Listed
$149,000
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70564562
Oct 15, 2026
Listed
$149,000
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Located at 3555 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015, this 20.18+/- acre property offers a combination of mature timber, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunity and convenient access to the modern amenities of Battle Creek. The property provides an appealing setting for those looking for acreage close to town while still maintaining a sense of privacy and seclusion. Approximately 5 to 7 acres of the property consist of high, dry, mature white oak timber, creating a valuable and visually appealing component of the land. The mature oak stand provides established habitat and cover for wildlife while also offering potential timber value. The timber has reached a point where it could be considered for its next management chapter, depending on the buyer's goals and any applicable professional forestry recommendations, local regulations and market conditions.
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
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% chance 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 1% for direct sun exposure in Battle Creek. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3555 Beckley Rd
$146,887
$2,113 under list price of $149K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $127K to $245K.