159 Cliff St Battle Creek, MI 49014
Post Franklin Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,070
Sq Ft
9,583
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- 0.22 Acre Lot
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Recreation Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Living Room
About This Home
As of March 2025Most everything old is new again. Great for your first time buyers or for investors. Newer windows throughout house, newer hot water heater. Furnace and appliances replaced in 12/14. Window air conditioner included. Fresh paint throughout house. New kitchen and bath. Basement is partially finished, simply needs area rugs or carpets. There is a nice patio in the back of the house with a brick grill/fire pit. Back yard is fenced. This house needs nothing but a new owner!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate License #6501276162 Listed on: 08/14/2018
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $907
Year Built
- Built in 1942
Lot Details
- 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 48 x 140
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Window Unit Heating System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 13, 2024
Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Lovell Vernon
Bought by
Thompson Glen and Rayburn Mariah
Seller's Agent
Brandon Kirsch
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Wilson
Real Broker, LLC
List Price
$123,900
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,900
-23.33%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,066
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.50%
Original Mortgage
$93,279
Outstanding Balance
$93,043
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$2,829
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 14, 2018
Closed on
Nov 14, 2018
Sold by
Klein Kenneth W and Klein Bernice M
Bought by
Lovell Vernon
Seller's Agent
Julie Shouldice
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rick Berner
Berner Real Estate
List Price
$40,000
Sold Price
$40,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.64%
Original Mortgage
$39,275
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 31, 2014
Closed on
Oct 7, 2014
Sold by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Klein Kenneth W and Klein Bernice M
Seller's Agent
Richard Stewart
REO Specialists, L.L.C.
Buyer's Agent
Julie Shouldice
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
List Price
$16,500
Sold Price
$9,581
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,919
-41.93%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
42.19%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 30, 2013
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 23, 2013
Sold by
Flowers Alex
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 16, 2006
Sold by
Mitchell Randy C
Bought by
Flowers Alex
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 31, 2001
Sold by
Mitchell Estate Barbara A
Bought by
Mitchell Randy C
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $95,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $40,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $9,581 | Ppr | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $5,728 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $82,000 | Fatic | |
| Warranty Deed | $49,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $93,279 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $39,275 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $26,950 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $4,266 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $82,000 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $65,200 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2025 03/14/25 | Sold | $95,000 | 0.0% | $106 / Sq Ft |
| 01/30/2025 01/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/27/2025 01/27/25 | Price Changed | $95,000 | -5.0% | $106 / Sq Ft |
| 01/03/2025 01/03/25 | Price Changed | $100,000 | -13.0% | $111 / Sq Ft |
| 12/20/2024 12/20/24 | Price Changed | $115,000 | -7.2% | $128 / Sq Ft |
| 12/13/2024 12/13/24 | For Sale | $123,900 | +209.8% | $138 / Sq Ft |
| 11/14/2018 11/14/18 | Sold | $40,000 | 0.0% | $37 / Sq Ft |
| 08/22/2018 08/22/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/14/2018 08/14/18 | For Sale | $40,000 | +317.5% | $37 / Sq Ft |
| 10/24/2014 10/24/14 | Sold | $9,581 | -41.9% | $13 / Sq Ft |
| 09/30/2014 09/30/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/31/2014 07/31/14 | For Sale | $16,500 | -- | $23 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | -- | $31,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $840 | $26,945 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $961 | $24,645 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $759 | $21,539 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $906 | $20,353 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $926 | $19,130 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $921 | $19,018 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $921 | $15,930 | $495 | $15,435 |
| 2017 | $897 | $16,098 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $895 | $13,903 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $830 | $14,056 | $3,603 | $10,453 |
| 2014 | $830 | $12,911 | $3,603 | $9,308 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
B
Seller's Agent in 2025
Brandon Kirsch
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
-
A
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Anthony Wilson
Real Broker, LLC
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2018
Julie Shouldice
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
-
R
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Rick Berner
Berner Real Estate
-
R
Seller's Agent in 2014
Richard Stewart
REO Specialists, L.L.C.
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 18033549
APN: 6830-00-028-0
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