Appreciation for MSAs:.

Before we disect the appreciation within the MSA for this period, lets consider how Battle Creek, Michigan did compared to the state as a whole.

The Battle Creek, Michigan MSA property value change was + 51.31% (+ 7.33% yearly).

All of the property in MI averaged + 56.54% change in value (+ 8.08% yearly).

Battle-Creek-MI

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If you were going to do a Battle Creek, Michigan Refinance, or Battle Creek, Michigan Reverse Mortgages, you could estimate your home value.

If you knew your Battle Creek, Michigan home was worth $96,000.00 in 1995, you could multiply by + 51.31%, add the gain and see the home should be worth $145,257.60 in 2001. Home value is an important part of every mortgage transaction.


Average YEARLY Real Estate Appreciation for Battle-Creek-MI from 1995 to 2001:
+ 7.33%

Appreciation Comparisons

Here are a some MSAs that didn't do so well, this can give you an idea of a worst case scenario:.

  1. Lafayette-LA lost - 32.70% from 1983 thru 1989
  2. Midland-TX lost - 31.48% from 1982 thru 1988

Zip Code in MSA: 49017 - BATTLE CREEK, MI

MSA Pop: 138854
Zip Pop: 36322
Avg Value: 70100
County: CALHOUN
Elev: 898
Region: Midwest
Lat: 42.328366
Long: -85.179481