For Sale124d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs

157 Orchard Ave

Battle Creek, MI, 49017 • 49017 • Calhoun County

$200,000

$126/sqft

-$10,000 since Mar 24, 2026

Down payment assistance available

4Beds

2Baths

1,585Sqft

0.13 acLot

1900Built

Property DNA

5 highlights

Traditional Style

Built 1900 · 126 years of history

Outdoor Living

Scrn Porch

1 Fireplace

Gas Log

2-Car Garage

Detached · Garage Door Opener

Wood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

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Listed 124 days ago · 1,893 views · 112 saves

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124 days on market

Established listing

$126/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic

Big ticket improvements just last year - ALL NEW roof, siding, and gutters installed by professionals. Original hardwood floors refinished spring of 2025. Step into this beautiful 4 bedroom home with historic charm and modern updates.The main level offers a spacious living room and an oversized dining room. Homes with this balance of charm and updates don't come along often—don't miss your chance to make it yours.

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights modern updates, historic charm, and all new roof as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,318/month

Principal & Interest$1,051

Property Tax$200

Insurance$67

Down payment20% ($40,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $160,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1900

HeatingForced Air

Parking2 Garage spaces

Lot5,662 sqft

Days on Zillow124 Days

Price/sqft$126

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleTraditional

Year built1900

Stories2

Systems

HeatingForced Air

RoofShingle

ConstructionVinyl Siding

Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDetached, Garage Door Opener

Garage2 spaces

BasementFull

Fireplaces1

Lot5,662 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood49017

Annual tax$3,817

Parcel521670001230

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

8 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dryer

Microwave

Range

Refrigerator

Washer

Flooring

Wood

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup

Lower Level

Washer Hookup

Fireplace

Gas Log

Exterior Features

Parking

Detached

Garage Door Opener

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Patio & Porch

Scrn Porch

Room details

11 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Upper

13.5×11.25 ft151.875 sqft

Bedroom2

Upper

13.5×10.83 ft146.205 sqft

Bedroom3

Upper

13.5×9.58 ft129.33 sqft

Bedroom4

Upper

13.42×9.67 ft129.771 sqft

Master Bathroom

Upper

6.25×6.42 ft40.125 sqft

Bathroom1

Basement

4.42×8.17 ft36.111 sqft

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusFor Sale

Days on market124

Est. value$197,300

Est. rent$1,565/mo

Tax rate1.44%

Price/sqft$126

On marketDec 4, 2025

PostedDec 4, 2025

Last sold$160,000

MLS statusActive

MLS updatedMar 24, 2026

Tour days9

Favorites112

How are the schools in Battle Creek?

3 schools rated nearby

Verona Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK,3-5

0.8 mi

Northwestern Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

2.0 mi

Battle Creek Central High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.7 mi

Location

Battle Creek, MI, 49017

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Price history

11 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Mar 24, 2026Price Change$200,000$126MichRIC

Feb 15, 2026Price Change$210,000$132MichRIC

Jan 3, 2026Price Change$215,000$136MichRIC

Dec 4, 2025Listed For Sale$220,000$139MichRIC

Jul 11, 2022Sold$160,000$101MichRIC

Jun 7, 2022Pending Sale$160,000$101MichRIC

Jun 7, 2022Price Change$160,000$101MichRIC

Jun 5, 2022Price Change$150,000$95MichRIC

May 31, 2022Pending Sale$160,000$101MichRIC

May 23, 2022Price Change$160,000$101MichRIC

May 15, 2022Listed For Sale$170,000$107MichRIC

Price Change$200,000

Mar 24, 2026•$126/sqft•MichRIC

Price Change$210,000

Feb 15, 2026•$132/sqft•MichRIC

Price Change$215,000

Jan 3, 2026•$136/sqft•MichRIC

Listed For Sale$220,000

Dec 4, 2025•$139/sqft•MichRIC

Sold$160,000

Jul 11, 2022•$101/sqft•MichRIC

Pending Sale$160,000

Jun 7, 2022•$101/sqft•MichRIC

Price Change$160,000

Jun 7, 2022•$101/sqft•MichRIC

Price Change$150,000

Jun 5, 2022•$95/sqft•MichRIC

Pending Sale$160,000

May 31, 2022•$101/sqft•MichRIC

Price Change$160,000

May 23, 2022•$101/sqft•MichRIC

Listed For Sale$170,000

May 15, 2022•$107/sqft•MichRIC

Tax history

20 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2025$3,767$83,800

Apr 8, 2024$3,408$81,727

Apr 8, 2023—$69,291

Apr 8, 2022—$57,743

Apr 8, 2021—$55,407

Apr 8, 2020—$49,768

Apr 8, 2018$1,378$41,021

Apr 8, 2017$1,328$34,068

Apr 8, 2016$1,328$32,299

Apr 8, 2015$1,335$28,677

Apr 8, 2014$1,335$28,977

Apr 8, 2013—$28,977

Apr 8, 2011—$36,560

Apr 8, 2010—$37,339

Apr 8, 2009—$49,750

Apr 8, 2008—$49,750

Apr 8, 2006—$49,626

Apr 8, 2005—$47,874

Apr 8, 2004—$54,527

Apr 8, 2003—$52,824

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Battle Creek, MI • Calhoun County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$197,300

Est. rent$1,565/mo

30yr rate est.6.88%

Affordability$1,292/mo

Accepted financing

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