If old world charm is what you are after this home is for you. Craftsman style wood work adorns the staircase and trim of this beautiful house. Large rooms provide plenty of living space. The basement has also been framed to be finished off. A large deck and fenced in yard is a great place to spend your summer days. Use this house as a personal home or as an investment property. Home is currently used as a rental with a tenant paying $750 per month in rent. Owners are retiring from rental business and selling several properties in the area. Willing to bundle homes together. Commercial/business loans available. Ask for details
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
8,233 sq ftLot Size
$127Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rebecca Spenelli• Pearse Realty, Inc.
Bought with Cassie Scramlin• Keller Williams Realty
If old world charm is what you are after this home is for you. Craftsman style wood work adorns the staircase and trim of this beautiful house. Large rooms provide plenty of living space. The basement has also been framed to be finished off. A large deck and fenced in yard is a great place to spend your summer days. Use this house as a personal home or as an investment property. Home is currently used as a rental with a tenant paying $750 per month in rent. Owners are retiring from rental business and selling several properties in the area. Willing to bundle homes together. Commercial/business loans available. Ask for details
REALCOMP #64019011134
Jan 10, 2020
Sold
$40,000
$40/sq ft
Mar 26, 2019
Listed
$45,000
$45/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2014266
Aug 26, 2014
Listing Removed
—
May 16, 2000
Listed
$66,900
$67/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2743071
Nov 28, 2007
Sold
$29,000
$29/sq ft
Sep 17, 2007
Listed
$29,900
$30/sq ft
REALCOMP #64002743071
Nov 28, 2007
Sold
$29,000
$29/sq ft
Sep 17, 2007
Listed
$29,900
$30/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 14, 2001
Sold
$61,500
$62/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2126651
Aug 27, 2001
Listed
$64,900
$65/sq ft
REALCOMP #64002126651
Aug 27, 2001
Listed
$64,900
$65/sq ft
REALCOMP #64002014266
Nov 13, 2000
Listing Removed
—
May 16, 2000
Listed
$66,900
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,091 (+3.1%)
2024
$2,029 (+9.2%)
2023
$1,857 (+6.6%)
2022
$1,742 (+5.7%)
2021
$1,649 (+63.2%)
2020
$1,010
Tax history for 438 N 23rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,091 (+3.1%)
2024
$2,029 (+9.2%)
2023
$1,857 (+6.6%)
2022
$1,742 (+5.7%)
2021
$1,649 (+63.2%)
2020
$1,010
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,233 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
792
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Calhoun County
APN
54-160-045-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
R-2
One-Family Residential Distict
The R-1 through R-3 one-family residential districts are designed to be the most restrictive of the residential districts. The intent of the R-1 through R-3 one-family residential districts is to provide for an environment of predominantly medium-density, one-family detached dwellings along with other residentially related facilities which serve the residents in the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Recreation
Cemetery
Park & open space
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
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 8
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 10
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 18
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 9
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 20
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 16
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 8
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Length: 5
Room Width: 3
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 4
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Length: 8
Room 8 Information
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Width: 9
Room 9 Information
Room Length: 9
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Width: 8
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Traditional
Building Area Total: 1,000
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1915
Roof: Composition
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1000.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $964.86
Tax Assessed Value: $30,340
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Natural Gas Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Battle Creek
Location Information
Directions: North 20th left onto Ave A, right onto 23rd
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 792
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,233 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Calhoun County
APN: 54-160-045-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Valley View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
Springfield Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
Battle Creek Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
3/10 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Springfield, MI • 49037
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
28
15
35
19
53
33
61
41
67
48
80
61
83
66
79
60
77
55
66
45
49
36
35
23
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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.
10 hrs
2.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$121,000 – $147,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Springfield. 3 minutes to get started.