261 Eldred St, Battle Creek, MI 49015
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OFF MARKET

261 Eldred St
Battle Creek, MI 49015

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 856 sqft

$98,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $702/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$98,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $702/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
856 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
856 sqft
Price/Sqft
$115

About this House

NEW ROOF TODAY!!!! This great home has had numerous updates to make it more economical for you; including a newer high efficiency furnace, hot water heater, additional insulation added, replacement windows, etc. Property includes a fenced in backyard. This is a great home to get you out of that appt and start building equity of your own. Much CHEAPER than renting. All interested parties should satisfy self to room and lot dimensions. Taxes could change with a closed transaction.
261 Eldred St, Battle Creek, MI 49015 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 856 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $24,500 on Jul 8, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $98,400, with a rent estimate of $1,082/month.

Home Details for 261 Eldred St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementTypes of Rooms: Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Vinyl

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7318 sqft

Price History for 261 Eldred St

DatePriceEventSource
07/08/2013$24,500Sold
MichRIC #12040995
02/25/2013$29,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/23/2013$29,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/24/2012$29,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/09/2012$29,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/09/2011$29,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/05/2011$29,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/23/2011$29,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/12/2011$34,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/24/2010$34,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/23/2010$39,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/20/2010$44,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/02/2010$44,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/18/2010$49,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/04/2010$54,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/02/2007$45,000Sold
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04/20/2006$65,725Sold
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Market trends in Battle Creek

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$184K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.9%MoM
Price per sq ft
$133
$4MoM
Available listings
262
23MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$886
Assessment$89,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 261 Eldred St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
90 Burr St, Battle Creek, MI
0.37
Single-Family Home
$29,900
02/17/26
2
1
800
57 Seivour Ave, Battle Creek, MI
0.47
Single-Family Home
$22,000
04/08/26
2
1
926
133 Eldred St, Battle Creek, MI
0.26
Single-Family Home
$62,000
09/03/25
2
1
886
137 Winter St, Battle Creek, MI
0.13
Single-Family Home
$95,000
03/30/26
2
1
876
289 Eldred St, Battle Creek, MI
0.07
Single-Family Home
$122,000
11/21/25
2
1
620
324 Goguac St W, Battle Creek, MI
0.30
Single-Family Home
$65,000
09/30/25
2
1
720
236 Burnham St W, Battle Creek, MI
0.15
Single-Family Home
$110,000
11/21/25
2
1
829
150 Goguac St W, Battle Creek, MI
0.57
Single-Family Home
$30,000
06/10/26
2
1
994
324 Burr St, Battle Creek, MI
0.20
Single-Family Home
$62,900
11/25/25
3
1
888
133 Harris Ave, Battle Creek, MI
0.43
Single-Family Home
$22,000
12/02/25
3
1
651

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Battle Creek

At least 475 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 49 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 21 % Say there are community events

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  • Ckpvww896t
    "Lived in this area for 7 years. Feel safer than any other place "
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  • Carlo P.
    "It is a nice and quiet place to live. Quiet neighborhood and friendly. There is a balloon festival. "
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  • Humblechasing
    "Lots of people walking their dogs friendly neighbors and parks nearby. Sidewalks with no busy traffic makes it a perfect area to walk safely "
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  • Rhonda J. W.
    "Farmers market every week. Food trucks. Weekly concerts in the park every Friday night called Vibe at Five. "
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  • Kdcouponsavings47
    "There is not a dog park nearby. So dogs don’t have a place to play and run or socialize with other dogs."
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  • Taya W.
    "There are “poo stations”, trash cans specifically for doggie waste at parks. There’s always people walking their dogs. There’s a dog park in Pennfield, which is right down the road from where I live (North Ave). "
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  • Erica H.
    "Friendly neighborhoods, easy access to shopping and education. Plenty of wild life, parks, and rivers."
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  • 16pountka
    "There’s a dog park and big b sells whip cream for dog. Lots of trails to walk them on. No one picks up their poop so you don’t have to ether "
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  • Lydia L. D.
    "some parts of battle creek are safe but choose very widely where to live to keep your babies safe.. battle creek has many good qualities such as, parks, schools, and restaurants."
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  • Mghntuttle941
    "Nothing I honestly hate it! I don’t ever feel safe and my husband works 3rd shift 45 mins away so that doesn’t help much either "
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  • Byrongilbert2020
    "I just go back-and-forth to see my kids is in the city of Battle Creek because that’s where the mother of my children live"
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  • Liz C.
    "Halloween is huge in our neighborhood and its fun seeing all the kids trick-or-treating............."
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  • Irisdayton5@gmail.com
    "My neighbors they're very friendly and help each other.Is very clean and keep the soround very nice and very quiet."
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  • Hhbyrd
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 30 years and loved it people are friendly and we feel generally safe."
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  • Janemene_99
    "It’s safe for kids to play outside. Schools are good overall. New projects are going on now to make of the city a more attractive place to leave. Love the fact that there is no traffic at anytime. No traffic "
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  • Judd V.
    "Perfect location in an amazing and safe neighborhood. Close to shopping, restaurants, and easy on/off of the highway. "
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  • Mariah B.
    "It’s a nice big city, and I’m temporarily living in Battle Creek, I would mind to live in a small town instead though"
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  • Kathryn C.
    "their are no neighborhood events that I have seen. It's seems like a quiet but distant community. It does seem to be getting better."
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  • Nanaces55
    "I see people walking dogs and I see dogs playing in yards. My granddaughter delivers papers neighbors friendly."
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  • Irisdayton5@gmail.com
    "when we're in any need , we help each other . We watch for each other and share activitys and watch are grandchildrens share and grow together like family."
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  • K_burnam
    "Easy commute in Battle Creek. Not heavy traffic. Bus can be picked up within walking distance about 1/2 mile from my home. "
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  • Smp
    "Just down the street there is a nice paved path through the woods by a lake that is perfect for walking dogs, jogging and biking."
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  • Tpierman
    "Lived in the neighborhood for 8 years. Lots of families with children and close to Riverside Trails and Playground. 2 minutes to Beckley Rd shopping and restaurants. Lakeview School District and friendly neighborhood."
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  • Rcrooks617
    "I don’t have a dog but many people in the area are frequently seen out walking their dogs Lots of open spaces "
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  • Sadie N. A.
    "people have tried to steal my dogs before so I never let them out without watching them. people dont do the speed limit so make sure ur dog is on a leash or in a fenced yard with the gate closed. "
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  • Rcrooks617
    "We live in nice quiet condo community that caters to an older demographic. We have a lot of wild life and wooded areas. It is quiet yet close to stores and restaurants "
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  • Kclarke5037
    "Halloween trick or treating and lots of churches. Relay for life. Color run for kids. Shop with a cop"
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  • Spmillerjl
    "Our area is relatively quiet, but I would still keep an eye on young children outside. Most neighbors are good, however there are a few that appear to not care about their property (or themselves), let alone their neighbor's property."
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  • Sheila S.
    "no events here the road is really busy and a major thruway from one side of the town to the other. everyone stays to themselves bit it is a low crime area which is nice. "
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  • Spmillerjl
    "My commute is easy - I work only 5-7 minutes away by car, and the traffic is certainly manageable and the streets are decent."
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  • Stumped
    "There are a ton of rentals in this area and the neighborhood changes based on who rents the properties. This summer has been great, last summer not so much. Tons of partying and fights! Those who own try to stay to themselves. "
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  • Cokeskb
    "Lots of places for kids to play. Acceptable schools. Some areas better lit then others. Some neighborhoods are better than others. My neighborhood is blue collar mostly. Lots of kids. "
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  • Kdcouponsavings47
    "Not very many children playing outside even during the summer. Battle Creek has terrible housing, you either have to be dirt poor or very wealthy to afford rental units"
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  • Stumped
    "Commute is fine. No problems on most days but may be slightly inconvenient at busy hours (4 to 6 pm) "
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  • Woodkelly697
    "It’s quiet and nice, the yard is big and the kids love to be outside. I live with friends and would like to have my own place soon."
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  • Patriciahisler
    "Battle Creek offers a small town community feeling with big city amenities. Great culture, restaurants, and family activities. I especially love the Pennfield side. "
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