$60,000
- 1 Bed
- 1,473 Sq Ft
1187 Oak St, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Tammy Waller Location Realty
$60,000
1187 Oak St, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Tammy Waller Location Realty
$99,900
283 Timber Ln, Battle Creek, MI 49037
Jason Schuringa Five Star Real Estate (M6)
Battle Creek's Binder Park Zoo stands out with its immersive Wild Africa exhibit where visitors can feed giraffes and tackle the ropes course. The city's 26-mile Linear Park trail system connects neighborhoods to downtown, while Fort Custer Recreation Area provides extensive hiking, camping, and fishing opportunities. Known as "Cereal City" and home to Kellogg's headquarters, Battle Creek balances its industrial heritage with cultural attractions like the Art Center's rotating exhibits and Kingman Museum's planetarium shows.
Single-family homes comprise the primary housing stock in Battle Creek, with a median price of $182,500. Two-bedroom condos command a median price of $240,000. The overall housing market ranges from $59,000 to $721,000, with a median sale price of $180,000.
Property owners pay a 1.5% effective tax rate in Calhoun County, which falls between neighboring Jackson County at 1.29% and Ingham County at 1.86%. Residents also pay a 1% local income tax and the Michigan state income tax of 4.25%.
The South Gull Lake neighborhood features highly rated schools including Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate School and Gull Lake High School, both rated A minus by Niche. Battle Creek Academy, a private school serving elementary through high school students, also maintains an A minus rating.
Major employers include Kellogg's, Denso Manufacturing, Duncan Aviation, and Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. The city connects to Detroit through Amtrak's Wolverine line and sits 25 miles from Kalamazoo. Local dining highlights include Lucky Rooster Kitchen & Cocktails' scratch-made Italian dishes and Clara's on the River, housed in a historic train station. Annual events like the World's Longest Breakfast Table and Field of Flight Air Show showcase Battle Creek's community spirit.
On average, homes in Battle Creek, MI sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Battle Creek, MI over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
In Battle Creek, there are currently 2 mobile homes for sale, offering an affordable housing option for buyers. With mobile homes priced between $60,000 to $99,900, there's a range to accomodate every budget. As of August, 2025 the median home price in Battle Creek is $349,000, while the average sale price is $350,453, offering insights into the local housing market. On average, mobile homes spend 54 days listed before being sold. Whether you're in the market for manufactured homes for sale or exploring single wide and double wide mobile homes, there are choices to accommodate a range of preferences and budgets. From cozy single wide mobile homes to spacious two-story mobile homes, these properties offer comfortable living options. Browse a variety of mobile homes for sale in Battle Creek, MI and find the perfect place to call home.