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$118,512$121 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

181 ACADEMY ST

BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
979 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$119K
$108K low$129K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$43,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.30
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
65
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
13
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyCALHOUN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Post Franklin Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.8 mi
H
Battle Creek Central High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Springfield Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi

District: Battle Creek Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49014These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.71
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,729
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.281 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,767
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,629
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

181 Academy St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Post Franklin
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Post Franklin
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Battle Creek 49014
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Post Franklin
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Post Franklin

What homes are worth in Battle Creek 49014

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$48K$519K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Battle Creek 49014.

How it measures up in Battle Creek 49014

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Battle Creek 49014.

Estimated value$118,512
CheaperTypical $198,703Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area979 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,326 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 181 Academy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePost FranklinBattle Creek 49014Calhoun County
Estimated valuepricier than$118,51293% of homes31% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12194% of homes34% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than979 ft²29% of homes20% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac87% of homes25% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than196698% of homes64% of homes69% of homes

About 181 Academy St

How much is 181 Academy St, Battle Creek, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 181 Academy St, Battle Creek, MI is $118,512 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $107,566 to $129,458. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 181 Academy St, Battle Creek, MI last sell?

181 Academy St, Battle Creek, MI last sold on Sep 13, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 181 Academy St, Battle Creek, MI?

181 Academy St, Battle Creek, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 979 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 181 Academy St, Battle Creek, MI built?

181 Academy St, Battle Creek, MI was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 181 Academy St, Battle Creek, MI?

181 Academy St, Battle Creek, MI is assigned to Post Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Battle Creek Central High School (high), rated F; Springfield Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Battle Creek Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 181 Academy St, Battle Creek, MI compare to other homes in Battle Creek 49014?

Among the 7,652 homes in Battle Creek 49014, it is worth more than 31% of them ($118,512 against a typical $198,703), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($121 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 20% of them (979 ft² against a typical 1,326 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1966 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Calhoun County, it is worth more than 26% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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