$443,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2025

283 Cotton Lake Rd Battle Creek, MI 49014

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,992 Sq Ft
1.09 Acres

Recently Sold

$222 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Spa
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Pole Barn

About This Home

As of June 2025

Highest and Best Due Friday May 23, 9:30am. LIFE IS A LITTLE SWEETER with 190 feet of peaceful Cotton Lake frontage at your doorstep. This thoughtfully updated 3+ bedroom ranch features a show-stopping kitchen with granite counters and massive center island, two high-performance gas fireplaces, and a full-house Generac generator for peace of mind. The finished lower level adds a kitchenette, full bath, and a rec room ready for gatherings. Outside, the lakefront is enhanced with a 5-year-old composite dock, the deck has an 8-person hot tub, the lot is fully fenced, and the 24x34 heated pole building offers endless possibilities for hobbies or storage. Calm waters, cozy spaces, and room to breathe—this is the one you've been waiting for. Grab your lake dreams and come visit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Talia Champlin

RE/MAX Perrett Associates License #6506009213 Listed on: 05/20/2025

RE/MAX Perrett Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Justin Gibbons

Encompass-Realtors License #6501430971

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,869

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 1.09 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 81.5x 290 x 190 x 290
  • Private Waterfront
  • 190 Feet of Waterfront
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Property is zoned LDR, LDR

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Pole Barn
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,869

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 81.5x 290 x 190 x 290
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1992.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4868.98
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: LDR
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 190.0
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1292.0
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing Full3: Yes
  • Other Equipment Generator2: Yes
  • Other Structures:Pole Barn: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Other, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 1992.0
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 700.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1292.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 700.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Full
  • List Price: 443000.0
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Cotton Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Other
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.09
  • Lot Size Area: 1.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 81.5x 290 x 190 x 290
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 47480.0
  • Zoning Description: LDR

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4868.98
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Chrenenko John T and Chrenenko Kathleen P
Bought by
Spiewak Ted Andrew
Seller's Agent
Talia Champlin
RE/MAX Perrett Associates
Buyer's Agent
Justin Gibbons
Encompass-Realtors
List Price
$398,000
Sold Price
$443,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
11.31%
Views
92

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.56%
Original Mortgage
$354,400
Outstanding Balance
$354,400
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$79,574

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2016
Closed on
Sep 13, 2016
Sold by
Ruth Mortensen Living Trust
Bought by
Chrenenko John T and Chrenenko Kathleen P
Seller's Agent
Deb Nault
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
Talia Champlin
RE/MAX Perrett Associates
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,900
-21.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.59%
Original Mortgage
$222,095
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $443,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $215,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $354,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $255,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $222,095 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $443,000 0.0% $222 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Price Changed $443,000 +11.3% $222 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $398,000 +85.1% $200 / Sq Ft
09/13/2016 09/13/16 Sold $215,000 -21.8% $166 / Sq Ft
07/27/2016 07/27/16 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2016 05/16/16 For Sale $274,900 -- $213 / 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 $4,869 $176,500 $0 $0
2024 $3,050 $144,700 $0 $0
2023 $3,850 $138,000 $0 $0
2022 $3,850 $129,800 $0 $0
2021 $3,800 $126,800 $0 $0
2020 $3,748 $117,800 $0 $0
2019 $0 $110,200 $0 $0
2018 $0 $115,200 $41,000 $74,200
2017 $0 $111,800 $0 $0
2016 $0 $111,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $116,400 $16,418 $99,982
2014 -- $122,800 $16,418 $106,382
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25023033

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 17-180-021-00