North Central is a mix of homes, history and amenities near downtown
Just outside Battle Creek's downtown business district, North Central blends commercial with residential. "It's more walkable there because it's so close to downtown," says Morgan Damron-Patterson, an agent with Re/Max Perrett Associates who sells throughout the city. Schools, restaurants, parks and Bronson Battle Creek Hospital are all a short distance away. There are also many houses of worship throughout the neighborhood. The Historic Adventist Village is a museum showing the early days of the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Battle Creek Regional History Museum preserves the city’s past through educational exhibits.
Discover quaint cottages with white picket fences and paved driveways in North Central.
Downtown, Clara's on the River is the perfect spot for a great meal and view of the Battle Creek River.
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Older homes may need updates, and some are converted into duplexes
Homes in North Central are on lots that are mostly less than a quarter of an acre. Styles range from smaller ranch-style houses and bungalows to two-story Craftsman and Prairie designs. “In the northside, really big older houses often get turned into duplexes or businesses," Damron-Patterson says. Most properties were built between the 1920s and 1960s and may require more extensive updates, which is often reflected in the pricing. Prices start at $45,000 and go up to $250,000. There are also a few manufactured homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s that sell between $60,000 and around $100,000.
In North Central sidewalks line the streets and provide a safe path for biking and walking.
Housing styles can vary in North Central, with bungalows and Craftsman homes on the same street.
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School choices include Adventist, STEM and business programs
Students in some areas of the neighborhood may attend Northwestern Academy of Visual and Performing Arts for kindergarten through second grade and Ann J. Kellogg for grades 3 through 5. Niche gives both schools a C-minus rating. Northwestern Academy of Visual and Performing Arts also serves sixth through eighth grade. Homebuyers should confirm school zoning before purchasing a home, as school zones are determined by streets. Battle Creek Public Schools offers in-district transfers.
High schoolers can attend C-plus-rated Battle Creek Central High School and take part in programs like the Academy of Business, Engineering & Industrial Technology. The Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center, which does not currently have a Niche rating, is located in the neighborhood. Battle Creek Academy is a K-12 private Adventist school scoring an A-minus.
Ann J. Kellogg School has a student to teacher ratio of 12 to 1 for North Central students.
Northwestern Middle School serves North Central students from grades 6-8.
Battle Creek Central High School is lauded for its robust college-prep programs in North Central.
Battle Creek Math-Science Center offers public programs for North Central school districts.
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Parks offer gardens, playgrounds and summer youth programs
Irving Park has a Takasaki Japanese Garden and a pond teeming with geese and other wildlife. Claude Evans Park hosts the Cereal City Hoopsters, a summer basketball program for third through 12th-grade students. McCamly Park is a smaller green space. "It's right downtown, so there’s not a lot of parking,” Damron-Patterson says. The Kool Family Community Center has an indoor fitness center and events like Truckin’ Tuesday, where food trucks serve lunch at McCamly Park. The Kalamazoo River is commonly used for fishing and canoeing. Linear Park has a 26-mile paved path along the river and runs from the east to the western borders of the neighborhood.
North Central kids have a massive playground to explore at Claude Evans Park.
Lower Mill Pond sits at the north end of Kalamazoo River, providing an excellent fishing location for anglers.
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Grocery stores and markets offer essentials close to home
The neighborhood has fast-food chains like Arby’s and Burger King, as well as local options like Figgs Fast Food and Cafetal, which serves breakfast all day. There are a handful of grocery stores and smaller markets, including Dollar General and Save A Lot. West Columbia Avenue and downtown Battle Creek have more options. “Clara's on the River downtown has a huge menu and does brunch on Sundays,” Damron-Patterson says. “That's really popular.” Lakeview Square Mall is around 6 miles south on Interstate 94.
Save a Lot is a local grocery hub for North Central locals.
Lakeview Square Mall is home to popular dining chains like Applebees and Buffalo Wild Wings for North Central locals.
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Light traffic and highway access make commuting easy
Drivers can easily hop on I-94 to reach Detroit, about 125 miles east, or Chicago, about 170 miles west. Battle Creek Station is nearby, and residents can travel on Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses for longer distances. Battle Creek Transit buses run throughout the city. Damron-Patterson says that most people drive instead of taking public transportation, but traffic tends to be light. Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is around 25 miles west.
Battle Creek Station in North Central offers bus and train routes to nearby Detroit and Chicago.
Indian Trail busses provide comfortable seating for North Central residents to travel Michigan.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North Central
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
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North Central Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Central, Battle Creek sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in North Central, Battle Creek over the last 12 months is $121,775, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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