$138,600
SOLD APR 15, 2025

117 Taft St Battle Creek, MI 49014

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,332 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$104 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home, perfectly located in the heart of Battle Creek, MI.
Key Features: 3 spacious bedrooms located on the second level, providing privacy and comfort. 1 full bathroom with modern finishes and Main floor laundry room for added convenience.
Full unfinished basement offering great potential for additional living space or storage. Detached 2-car garage ideal for parking. Fenced-in backyard, perfect for pets, outdoor gatherings, or a peaceful retreat. This home has been completely updated with fresh, modern touches throughout. With a fantastic layout and plenty of room for growth, it offers the perfect blend of style and functionality.
Don't miss your chance to own this wonderful home. Schedule a tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tanya Welch Elevate Team

Michigan Top Producers License #6501455672 Listed on: 03/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kerry Fischer

Five Star Real Estate, Milham License #6501367416

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $783

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 67x132
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,332 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$783

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1942
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 67x132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1332.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 783.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1332.0
  • Laundry Features Common Area: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1332.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 888.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 135000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 67x132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9148.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 783.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
Sobeski Tyler A
Bought by
Schraeder Jackson Briggs and Schuh Amber
Seller's Agent
Tanya Welch Elevate Team
Michigan Top Producers
Buyer's Agent
Kerry Fischer
Five Star Real Estate, Milham
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$138,600
Premium/Discount to List
$3,600
2.67%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$137,438

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,162
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.73%
Original Mortgage
$1,000
Outstanding Balance
$999
Interest Rate
6.63%
Estimated Equity
$135,976

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2021
Closed on
Oct 8, 2021
Sold by
Smith Miriam and Spranger Hermann B
Bought by
Sobeski Tyler A
Seller's Agent
Chip Spranger
RE/MAX Perrett Associates
Buyer's Agent
Jami Lind
Hauska Home and Farm
Sold Price
$88,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.77%
Original Mortgage
$70,400
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2018
Sold by
Lopez Rafael Orozco
Bought by
Orozco Miriam

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2012
Sold by
Michaels Miriam
Bought by
Michaels Miriam

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2009
Sold by
Cavender Michelle M
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2000
Sold by
Taylor Kenneth E and Taylor Patricia
Bought by
Cavender Michelle M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $138,600 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $88,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $56,774 None Available
Warranty Deed $61,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000 No Value Available
Open $134,442 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Sold $138,600 +2.7% $104 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $135,000 +53.4% $101 / Sq Ft
10/08/2021 10/08/21 Sold $88,000 +10.1% $66 / Sq Ft
09/13/2021 09/13/21 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2021 09/10/21 For Sale -- -- --
07/30/2021 07/30/21 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2021 07/29/21 For Sale -- -- --
07/28/2021 07/28/21 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2021 07/27/21 For Sale $79,900 -- $60 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,586 $63,740 $0 $0
2024 $783 $40,570 $0 $0
2023 $1,420 $38,600 $0 $0
2022 $711 $35,170 $0 $0
2021 $1,201 $38,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,225 $34,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,183 $33,350 $0 $0
2018 $1,573 $32,500 $1,150 $31,350
2017 $1,573 $32,750 $0 $0
2016 $1,573 $32,950 $0 $0
2015 $559 $31,100 $3,275 $27,825
2014 $559 $31,650 $3,275 $28,375
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25009111

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 10-780-029-00