$209,000
SOLD JUL 8, 2025

40 Poplar St Battle Creek, MI 49017

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,890 Sq Ft
8,581 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$72 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of July 2025

Step into timeless charm, blended with modern living. This fully renovated, move-in ready home combines vintage character with fresh, modern upgrades to offer a unique and inviting space. Remodeled from top to bottom, the home features updated electric, plumbing, flooring, kitchen...the list goes on.

Modern finishes have been added throughout, preserving the home's historic feel while providing a fresh, clean look.

The primary suite has been transformed into a larger retreat. With a private entrance to the upper level, which offers multiple, flexible opportunities.

Conveniently located near downtown Battle Creek, local parks, and schools, this home is full of potential and ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private tour today

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emma Bertrand

eXp Realty LLC Listed on: 04/24/2025

eXp Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Sandstrom

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR License #6501417340

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 8,581 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 58x148

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,890 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • <<OvenToken>>

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 58x148
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2890.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5244.53
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2890.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features Sink: Yes
  • Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Flooring Stone Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Victorian: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Stone, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 2890.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1056.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 209900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Shingle Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 58x148
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8581.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5244.53
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2024
Closed on
Jan 30, 2025
Sold by
Southwest Michigan Asset Management Llc
Bought by
Root Kyle
Seller's Agent
Ashley Winston
RE/MAX Perrett Associates
Buyer's Agent
Emma Bertrand
eXp Realty LLC
List Price
$114,000
Sold Price
$82,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,500
-27.63%
Views
112

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
669.50%
Original Mortgage
$141,852
Outstanding Balance
$141,356
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$53,028

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2024
Sold by
Garrison Brandon M
Bought by
Southwest Michigan Asset Management Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2024
Sold by
Southwest Michigan Asset Management Llc
Bought by
Garrison Brandon M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2023
Sold by
Carpenter Kathryn L
Bought by
Southwest Michigan Asset Management Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2014
Closed on
Feb 20, 2015
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Carpenter Kathryn L
Seller's Agent
Patrick O'Brien
O'Brien Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chad Cattell
Coldwell Banker Morehart Realty
List Price
$42,000
Sold Price
$28,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-33.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.52%
Original Mortgage
$25,200
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2013
Sold by
Green Tree Servicing Llc
Bought by
Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2013
Sold by
Mitchell Karen M
Bought by
Green Tree Servicing Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2002
Sold by
Munson-Evrard Achsah E
Bought by
Mitchell Karen
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 $82,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $82,500 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $500 None Listed On Document
Deed $28,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $130,541 None Available
Warranty Deed $70,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $141,852 New Conventional
Closed $141,852 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $115,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Sold $209,000 -0.4% $72 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Price Changed $209,900 -4.6% $73 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $220,000 +166.7% $76 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Sold $82,500 -21.4% $29 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Price Changed $105,000 -7.9% $36 / Sq Ft
10/20/2024 10/20/24 For Sale $114,000 0.0% $39 / Sq Ft
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2024 09/19/24 For Sale $114,000 +307.1% $39 / Sq Ft
02/20/2015 02/20/15 Sold $28,000 -33.3% $10 / Sq Ft
01/16/2015 01/16/15 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2014 09/04/14 For Sale $42,000 -- $15 / 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 -- $63,400 $0 $0
2024 $3,158 $51,276 $0 $0
2023 $2,650 $47,152 $0 $0
2022 $1,820 $36,776 $0 $0
2021 $1,843 $34,586 $0 $0
2020 $1,298 $32,356 $0 $0
2019 $1,313 $31,398 $0 $0
2018 $1,313 $27,909 $615 $27,294
2017 $1,439 $29,566 $0 $0
2016 $1,458 $31,574 $0 $0
2015 $1,821 $28,333 $3,275 $25,058
2014 $1,821 $28,333 $3,275 $25,058
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25017433

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3870-00-028-0