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 + 47.30% (+ 5.91% yearly).

All of the property in MI averaged + 52.11% change in value (+ 6.51% yearly).

Battle-Creek-MI

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There are a lot of ways to use the appreciation data for Battle Creek, Michigan .

Lets look at Battle Creek, Michigan, a city located in Battle Creek, Michigan MSA.

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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 $101,000.00 in 1997, you could multiply by + 47.30%, add the gain and see the home should be worth $148,770.73 in 2004. Home value is an important part of every mortgage transaction.


Average YEARLY Real Estate Appreciation for Battle-Creek-MI from 1997 to 2004:
+ 5.91%

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 - 31.61% from 1981 thru 1988
  2. Lafayette-LA lost - 30.68% from 1982 thru 1989

Zip Code in MSA: 49018 - BATTLE CREEK, MI

MSA Pop: 138854
Zip Pop: 0
Avg Value: 0
County: CALHOUN
Elev: 898
Region: Midwest
Lat: 42.39665
Long: -85.21995