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$145,000$147 / 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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $22,400 on Dec 17, 2019

243 HOWLAND ST

BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
3
Beds
1
Baths
984 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
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

$145K
$110K low$180K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$22,400 · Dec 17, 2019

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.$28,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$56,200

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.
5
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.Bungalow
CountyCALHOUN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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

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

E
Dudley STEM Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.5 mi
M
Northwestern Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Battle Creek Central High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Battle Creek Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49037These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.69
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.21,235
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.851 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,933
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,651
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

243 Howland 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 94% of homes in Northcentral
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Northcentral
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Calhoun County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Battle Creek 49037
  • Older than 68% of homes in Calhoun County

What homes are worth in Battle Creek 49037

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

This home
$40K$255K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Battle Creek 49037.

How it measures up in Battle Creek 49037

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Battle Creek 49037.

Estimated value$145,000
CheaperTypical $118,577Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$147
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,040 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 243 Howland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthcentralBattle Creek 49037Calhoun County
Estimated valuepricier than$145,00094% of homes69% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14797% of homes79% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than984 ft²38% of homes43% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac9% of homes5% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than193954% of homes35% of homes32% of homes

About 243 Howland St

How much is 243 Howland St, Battle Creek, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 Howland St, Battle Creek, MI is $145,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $110,333 to $179,667. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 Howland St, Battle Creek, MI last sell?

243 Howland St, Battle Creek, MI last sold on Dec 17, 2019 for $22,400, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 243 Howland St, Battle Creek, MI?

243 Howland St, Battle Creek, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 984 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 243 Howland St, Battle Creek, MI built?

243 Howland St, Battle Creek, MI was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 243 Howland St, Battle Creek, MI?

243 Howland St, Battle Creek, MI is assigned to Dudley STEM Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Northwestern Middle School (middle), rated F; Battle Creek Central High School (high), rated F. All sit in Battle Creek Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 Howland St, Battle Creek, MI compare to other homes in Battle Creek 49037?

Among the 7,198 homes in Battle Creek 49037, it is worth more than 69% of them ($145,000 against a typical $118,577), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($147 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 43% of them (984 ft² against a typical 1,040 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1939 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Calhoun County, it is worth more than 36% 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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