$79,900: It is time to pack your bags, load the moving van and move to Pennfield! This one owner home will not last long at this price. The seller wants to expedite a sale and let the next homeowner enjoy everything this ranch style home has to offer. Situated in the country, on a dead end street, you will be thrilled to have the use of the 1.55 acre, m/l, parcel and be in relative close proximity to Battle Creek, schools, I-94 and the FireKeeper's Casino. Highlights include: 2 bedrooms, appliances, full basement w/L-shaped rec. room (13x33 + 11X12)/fireplace (gas) and workshop, natural gas hot water heat, cablevision is available, cement driveway, large patio, 2 storage sheds and 2 1/2 car heated garage w/door opener and work bench/cupboards. Call Mike Downing (13010291). It is believed the fireplace might be able to burn wood. The laundry is currently in the second bedroom, hook-ups are in the basement.
$79,900: It is time to pack your bags, load the moving van and move to Pennfield! This one owner home will not last long at this price. The seller wants to expedite a sale and let the next homeowner enjoy everything this ranch style home has to offer. Situated in the country, on a dead end street, you will be thrilled to have the use of the 1.55 acre, m/l, parcel and be in relative close proximity to Battle Creek, schools, I-94 and the FireKeeper's Casino. Highlights include: 2 bedrooms, appliances, full basement w/ L-shaped rec. room (13x33 + 11X12)/fireplace (gas) and workshop, natural gas hot water heat, cablevision is available, cement driveway, large patio, 2 storage sheds and 2 1/2 car heated garage w/ door opener and work bench/cupboards. Call Mike Downing (13010291). It is believedthe fireplace might be able to burn wood. The laundry is currently in the second bedroom, hook-ups are in the basement.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,823 (+2.0%)
2024
$1,788 (+92.4%)
2023
$929 (−41.6%)
2022
$1,592 (+2.8%)
2021
$1,549 (+1.7%)
2020
$1,523
Tax history for 608 Joy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,823 (+2.0%)
2024
$1,788 (+92.4%)
2023
$929 (−41.6%)
2022
$1,592 (+2.8%)
2021
$1,549 (+1.7%)
2020
$1,523
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.55 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
936
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Calhoun County
APN
18-400-014-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Paved
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Garage Door Opener, Water Softener/Owned, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 4
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Rec Room
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1970
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.55
Lot Size Area: 1.55
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1486.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $1,222
Tax Assessed Value: $33,780
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Telephone Line, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Pennfield
Location Information
Directions: Follow Verona Road to McAllister Road, North to Joy Road, East to property.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 936
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Calhoun County
APN: 18-400-014-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Pennfield Middle School
Public 5-7 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
Pennfield Senior High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$182,000 – $220,000
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