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Downtown access and residential charm in Central Battle Creek
Encompassing part of downtown, Central Battle Creek has quick access to dining and entertainment while remaining residential. Some homes may be within walking distance of the business district. As the birthplace of Kellogg, Battle Creek is known as Cereal City. The welcome center even contains an exhibit on the history of cereal. The neighborhood is also home to the Kellogg Arena. “What used to be McCamly Plaza was purchased by Hilton and became a DoubleTree," says Morgan Damron-Patterson, a broker with RE/MAX Perrett Associates who sells throughout the city. "It's a big hotel with restaurants, and it connects to the Kellogg Arena. The stadium doesn't hold massive events but has hosted the USA Wrestling State Finals and some concerts."
Downtown Battle Creek is nearby with several shops and stores for residents to explore.
Kellogg was founded in Battle Creek, and offers an arena for events and an exhibit focused on the history of cereal.
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Gridded blocks of bungalows, ranch-style and two-story homes
The neighborhood has a mix of styles, including bungalows, ranch-style homes and two-story houses with traditional architecture. Most homes sit close together on gridded sidewalk-lined streets that are shaded by leafy trees in the summer. Prices range from $20,000 to about $290,000 and are often dependent on whether the home needs renovations or if it was recently updated. The majority of houses were built between the early 1900s and the 1970s, with a handful of early 2000s builds. Homes tend to stay on the market for an average of 18 days, longer than the national average of 52 days.
Central Battle Creek offers residential charm with a mixture of home options.
Older homes in Central Battle Creek were built in the early 1900s.
A ranch-style home in Central Battle Creek.
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Zoning and transfer options shape where students attend
School zones are determined by streets, and homebuyers should confirm zoning before purchasing a home. Battle Creek Public Schools also offers in-district transfers. Some students can attend LaMora Park, which earns a C grade on Niche, for kindergarten through second grade and C-minus-rated Ann J. Kellogg for Grades 3 and 5. Those living in the upper section of the neighborhood can attend C-rated Valley View Elementary instead. Springfield Middle serves 6th through 8th grade and has a score of C-minus.
All students are zoned for C-rated Battle Creek Central High School, which offers career academies like the nursing and health care program. High schoolers can also apply to attend the Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center, which does not currently have a rating on Niche. B-plus rated Battle Creek Academy is a K-12 private Adventist school.
Valley View Elementary School boasts an overall A on school ratings site Niche.com.
Springfield Middle School serves nearly 400 students in Central Battle Creek.
Battle Creek Central High School is preferred for its robust college-prep programs.
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Parks offer sports courts, sledding hills and picnic space
Central Battle Creek has a handful of neighborhood parks. The largest is McCrae Park, which has plenty of space for a baseball, basketball or tennis game. Meachem Park is smaller but has a playground and hills for sledding in the winter. Prospect Park is a piece of undeveloped land that’s open to the public for picnics or tossing a ball around. The North Branch of the Kalamazoo River flows into Lower Mill Pond, where anglers can fish for largemouth and smallmouth bass. Hockey players and figure skaters are welcome year-round at The Rink Battle Creek, but Flash Flood Waterpark is only open seasonally from May to September.
McCrea Park is a wide space in Central Battle Creek with trails and ball fields for public use.
Lower Mill Pond sits at the north end of the Kalamazoo River, providing an excellent fishing location for anglers.
A wide playground greets visitors to Meachem Park in Central Battle Creek.
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Locally owned cafes and dessert spots add downtown flavor
In downtown Battle Creek, there are a variety of local eateries. Some have unique menus, including Load A Spud‘s potato bar with options like pulled pork spud. Barista Blues Cafe takes inspiration from Italy and Greenwich Village. “People who work from home go there and work while grabbing a sandwich," Damron-Patterson says. "There's also a dessert place downtown called Simply Sensational Berries. They have a grab-and-go cooler with these great strawberry cheesecake shooters." The neighborhood is about a mile or so from Dollar General, Aldi and Family Fare Supermarkets.
Barista Blues Cafe is a popular spot for lunch, offering staples such as gourmet sandwiches.
Italian influences are featured in the decor at Barista Blues Cafe in Central Battle Creek.
Residents can customize baked potato "Spuds" at Load-A-Spud potato bar in Central Battle Creek.
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Easy access to I-94, Amtrak and local transit options
Interstate 94 runs through the northern portion of the neighborhood. It runs east to Detroit, which takes about 125 miles, and west, about 170 miles, to Chicago. Battle Creek Station services both Amtrak trains and Greyhound and Indian Trail buses. For shorter distances, Battle Creek Transit runs throughout the city. Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport offers travel to over 250 destinations and is about 22 miles west, a trip that will take around 30 minutes. “Battle Creek is close to Kalamazoo, about 20 to 30 minutes,” Damron-Patterson says. “It’s a college town with lots to do and good restaurants.”
Battle Creek provides bus service for residents throughout Central Battle Creek.
Central Battle Creek has Amtrak services for residents, providing access to nearby destinations.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Central Battle Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Battle Creek, Battle Creek sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Battle Creek, Battle Creek over the last 12 months is $140,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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