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BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Calhoun County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The BATTLE CREEK, MI real estate market (49017) currently shows 86 active listings, with 39 pending sales. Homes are averaging 55 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 55 days on market compared to 34 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 12.5% year-over-year, from $224,250 to $196,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 20,179  ·  Density: 137.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $55,884

Typical home value: $126,422  ·  Homeownership: 71.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
86
⇧ 13.2% vs 76 last year
Pending
39
45% pending ratio
Median Price
$196,250
⇩ 12.5% vs $224,250 last year
Average Price
$250,016
⇩ 5.3% vs $263,876 last year
Days on Market
55
⇧ 61.8% vs 34 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$143
⇧ 17.2% vs $122/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,544 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 86 this year vs 76 last year
  • Days on market: 55 now vs 34 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $196,250 (-12.5% YoY)
  • Average: $250,016 (-5.3% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 20.2 miles — 371 listings ($103,759,820 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
49017Battle Creek, MI 490170.0 mi68$15,348,348$198,750$225,711
49012Augusta, MI 490127.5 mi11$4,518,888$376,175$410,808
49014Battle Creek, MI 490148.1 mi52$10,737,012$159,975$206,481
49021Bellevue, MI 490218.6 mi10$3,504,410$334,863$350,441
49046Delton, MI 4904612.6 mi21$9,901,353$349,900$471,493
49053Galesburg, MI 4905313.0 mi20$10,420,900$312,300$521,045
49033Ceresco, MI 4903313.3 mi6$2,104,398$306,250$350,733
49051East Leroy, MI 4905115.0 mi5$2,069,165$390,500$413,833
49076Olivet, MI 4907616.7 mi6$1,477,098$253,650$246,183
49048Kalamazoo, MI 4904817.1 mi68$14,230,836$169,925$209,277
49088Scotts, MI 4908818.3 mi10$4,090,120$354,950$409,012
49080Plainwell, MI 4908019.2 mi37$16,084,418$402,250$434,714
49001Kalamazoo, MI 4900120.2 mi57$9,272,874$174,900$162,682

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017?

As of September 2026, there are 86 active listings in BATTLE CREEK, MI (zip code 49017), compared to 76 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017?

The median listing price in BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017 is $196,250 as of September 2026, a 12.5% decrease from $224,250 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in BATTLE CREEK, MI?

Homes in BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017 spend an average of 55 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 34 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 55 days on market compared to 34 days last year.

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