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Post Franklin blends industrial roots with civic landmarks
Post Franklin is one of the more historic and industrial areas of Battle Creek because of the Kellogg and Post factories. "Most people would call the area Post Addition because it’s the neighborhood south of the addition to the Post Factory,” says Kaciana Champlin, RE/Max Perrett Associates, who was born and raised in Battle Creek. "Affordability is a big thing there. It’s one of the more affordable areas.” The neighborhood is the location of Battle Creek City Hall and other government buildings. Oak Hill Cemetery is home to the gravesites of Abolitionist Sojourner Truth and cereal moguls W.K. Kellogg and C.W. Post.
The Post Factory in Post Franklin highlights the area’s industrial roots.
Post Franklin residents enjoy being in close proximity to the bustling downtown.
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Dense streets with Victorian-style architecture and postwar homes
"It’s a relatively older housing stock. A lot of it is from the 1940s and 1950s,” Champlin says. “There are some investments in that area, new rentals and house flipping.” There are also many homes from the early 1900s, some featuring Victorian-style architecture. Prices range from around $30,000 to $165,000. Properties tend to sit close together — on average, lots are a tenth of an acre. At just over 1,500 square feet, the neighborhood’s average square footage is below the national average of nearly 2,000 square feet. About half of the residents of Post Franklin are renters.
Lush vegetation fills the streets of Post Franklin.
Homes with big lawns and spacious yards offer the perfect place to raise a family.
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Battle Creek Public Schools have mixed ratings and scholarship support
School zoning is determined by street, so homebuyers should double-check what schools their students are slated to attend. Most students can attend Post-Franklin Elementary for kindergarten through second grade and Verona Elementary for grades 3 through 5. These two schools, along with Springfield Middle and Northwestern Middle, all earn a C-minus from Niche. Battle Creek Central High has a C-plus rating. Students who attend Battle Creek Public Schools may be eligible for the Bearcat Advantage Scholarship, which covers 100% of tuition to specific colleges and universities. Kellogg Community College is a few miles away.
Battle Creek Central High School is preferred for its robust college-prep programs.
Students attending Northwestern Middle School share in a diverse school environment.
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Parks, playgrounds and sports centers offer family friendly fun
Post Park has walking paths, a playground and basketball courts, while Hamilton Park is a smaller neighborhood green space. Linear Park has over 26 miles of paved pathways running throughout the city. At Monument Park, there are statues honoring C.W. Post, Sojourner Truth and other historic figures of Battle Creek.
Hit Em Here is a family fun center with mini golf, arcade games and baseball batting cages. Downtown, Full Blast has sports courts, a fitness center and Flash Flood Waterpark.
Post Park has plenty of open space for picnics or playing catch.
Monument Park is located in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Dining options include pizza, cocktails and bakeries
There are a few chain eateries in the area, like Sir Pizza, and Champlin notes that locally owned establishments are popular. “There’s not much of a commercial area, but the neighborhood has Lucky Rooster Kitchen & Cocktails and Vale Street Venue,” she says. “They’re recent additions to the area but are a big draw. There are a few old school bakeries and car dealerships, too.” Aldi, Family Fare Supermarket and other grocery stores are within a few miles. Lakeview Square Mall and Minges Creek Plaza are also nearby.
Residents enjoy classic slices and family meals at Sir Pizza in Battle Creek.
Family Fare Supermarket in Battle Creek makes grocery shopping quick and convenient.
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Public transit is available but most residents drive
Interstate 94 is the main thoroughfare through the city, leading to Kalamazoo, Detroit and Chicago. While most residents drive, there are some options for public transportation, like Battle Creek Transit buses. The around 25-mile drive to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport takes about 25 minutes without traffic.
The neighborhood's CAP Index Crime Score is 6 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Post Franklin rates higher for some violent crimes.
Battle Creek Transit buses provide convenient options for local travel.
While most residents drive, Battle Creek offers some public transportation options.
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On average, homes in Post Franklin, Battle Creek sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Post Franklin, Battle Creek over the last 12 months is $95,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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