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Seller's Agent in 2025
Esther Leonard
eXp Realty LLC
(269) 579-0460
3 in this area
96 Total Sales
251 Columbia Ave W Unit 1 Battle Creek, MI 49015
Westlake Prairieview Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,524
Sq Ft
1979
Built
Highlights
- Boat Ramp
- Water Access
- Screened Porch
- Water Views
- In Ground Pool
- Breakfast Area or Nook
About This Home
As of November 2025SELLER MOTIVATED Executive Lake Condo. Updated Ground Floor Corner Unit with 2 Car Garage, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Amazing Tiled Entry Porch & Screened Back Porch overlooking Pool and Shared Lake / Dock Access. Dock space can be leased - current wait list. Corner Unit means extra LIGHT, privacy AND easy access to (2) parking spaces in addition to private garage & upper level guest parking. Updates everywhere - from large eat in kitchen to the 2 beautiful bathrooms with elegant fixtures. Don't need 3 Bedrooms? How about an Office or work out room? Main floor IN UNIT laundry. Well Managed Home Owners Association - 500/ month dues covers all exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, trash, water, sewer. New roof this year. This HOA allows 'existing' pets at move in (see rules). Don't forget the pool lakeside & the shared frontage on Battle Creek's favorite all sport Goguac Lake. It's definitely a lifestyle move - maybe a sunset cruise or beverage?
Last Agent to Sell the Property
eXp Realty LLC License #6506047702 Listed on: 09/15/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Karen Elmore-Woods
eXp Realty LLC
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,128
Year Built
- Built in 1979
Lot Details
- Private Entrance
- Shrub
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,524 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Bay Window
- Garden Windows
- Living Room
- Screened Porch
- Ceramic Tile Flooring
- Water Views
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Water Access
- Property is near a lake
- Shared Waterfront
- Screened Patio
Utilities
- Humidifier
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- High Speed Internet
- Internet Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
Overview
- Property has a Home Owners Association
- Association fees include water, trash, snow removal, sewer, lawn/yard care
- Bay Tower Condominium Condos
- Bay Towers Condominium Subdivision
Recreation
- Boat Ramp
- Community Boat Launch
- Community Pool
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 15, 2025
Closed on
Nov 21, 2025
Sold by
Damon Steven J
Bought by
Reynolds Carla
Seller's Agent
Esther Leonard
eXp Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Karen Elmore-Woods
eXp Realty LLC
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-8.62%
Views
59
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
90.02%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$77,180
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 9, 2011
Sold by
Blair Harold R
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 20, 2006
Sold by
Beach Robert F
Bought by
Blair Harold R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,600
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 26, 2005
Sold by
Beach Sharon A
Bought by
Beach Robert F
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 30, 2003
Sold by
Dimbiloglu Trust M Ekrem
Bought by
Beach Robert and Beach Sharon
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 20, 2000
Sold by
Winslow Trust Constance G
Bought by
Dimbiloglu,M Ekrem Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 6, 1995
Bought by
Michigan National Bank
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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 | $265,000 | Devon Title Agency | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $127,020 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $157,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $153,500 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $200,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $125,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 11/21/25 | Sold | $265,000 | -5.4% | $174 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/25/2025 10/25/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/29/2025 09/29/25 | Price Changed | $280,000 | -2.8% | $184 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/23/2025 09/23/25 | Price Changed | $288,000 | -0.7% | $189 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/15/2025 09/15/25 | For Sale | $290,000 | 0.0% | $190 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/05/2025 09/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/22/2025 08/22/25 | For Sale | $290,000 | +132.0% | $190 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/18/2013 10/18/13 | Sold | $125,000 | -3.8% | $82 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/10/2013 09/10/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/28/2013 08/28/13 | For Sale | $130,000 | -- | $85 / Sq Ft |
Source: MichRIC
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 | -- | $112,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,068 | $115,799 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,473 | $110,209 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,773 | $99,814 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,441 | $97,358 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,101 | $95,851 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $3,101 | $96,856 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $3,101 | $82,216 | $20,101 | $62,115 |
| 2017 | $2,994 | $91,505 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,989 | $70,113 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,825 | $63,162 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $2,825 | $63,162 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Esther Leonard
-
K
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Karen Elmore-Woods
eXp Realty LLC
-
Al Rowe
Seller's Agent in 2013
Al Rowe
RE/MAX Michigan
(269) 488-6520
1 Total Sale
-
Chip Spranger
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013
Chip Spranger
RE/MAX Michigan
(512) 992-3525
8 in this area
141 Total Sales
-
Eric Blair
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Eric Blair
EB Realty LLC
(269) 420-6868
12 in this area
165 Total Sales
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 25042817
APN: 0870-09-125-0
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