261 Spring St, Battle Creek, MI 49037 Property Records

Calhoun County property record for 261 Spring St, Battle Creek, MI 49037

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.292 acres (12,720 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$35,000 (Mar 2022)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3000-12-003-0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3000-12-003-0`
Alternative APN	`52-3000-12-003-0`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	600 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	600 sqft
Basement Area	400 sqft
Unfinished Basement	400 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Lot Area	12,720 sqft (0.292 acres)
Lot Dimensions	122 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	261 SPRING ST
City	BATTLE CREEK
State	MI
Zip	49037-8585
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1B
Legal Description	FOREST GLEN PLAT NO 1 BLK 12 LOTS 2 & 3
Legal Range	8W
Legal Township	2S
Legal Subdivision	FOREST GLEN PLAT #1
Legal Block	12
Legal Lot Number	2-3
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Township / Civil Division	BATTLE CREEK
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	4100

Owner

Source: Calhoun County records, as of October 19, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	9138 25TH ST S, SCOTTS, MI 49088-8700
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 24, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Apr 30, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 24, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 24, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	4643 / 449
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 23, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc	1849000935
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Recording Date	Mar 24, 2022
Property Address	261 SPRING ST, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037-8585
Document Number	004643/449
Book / Page	4643 / 449
Map Reference	LB 6 PG 39
Instrument Date	Mar 16, 2022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 5, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$262.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6250 S PITTSFORD RD, 6250, PITTSFORD, MI 49271-9609

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9138 25TH ST S, SCOTTS, MI 49088-8700

Mortgage

Document Number	0046430452
Date	Mar 24, 2022
Instrument	4643-0452

Lender

Name	AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	157 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2035

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2018
Property Address	261 SPRING ST, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037-8585
Document Number	4226/0807
Book / Page	4226 / 0807
Map Reference	LB6 PG39
Instrument Date	Mar 22, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$210.70
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1400 S KYLE RD, 1400, HASLETT, MI 48040

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	22457 BEDFORD RD N, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017-8841

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Calhoun County assessment roll, as of October 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Calhoun County
Municipality	Battle Creek City
Unified School District	Battle Creek Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$22,600 (+5.12%)
2025	$21,500 (+33.39%)	$45,200 (+5.12%)
2024		$43,000 (+33.39%)
2023	$16,118	$32,236

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 4, 2011

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM serves 43,975 people · EPA ID MI0000450
Water Source	Groundwater
Lead	2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2025
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jan 2020
Monitoring and Reporting	3 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Metronet.

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