Market Intelligence · MI / Battle Creek

Battle Creek, MI 49015 Housing Market

The typical home in Battle Creek's 49015 ZIP code is worth $214,029, up 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. Homes here are listed at a median price of $284,900 and spend a median of 37 days on the market.

Updated September 2026Median value$214K

The median home value in Battle Creek, MI 49015 is $214K as of September 2026, up 4.8% year over year, according to Zillow ZHVI. For a read on your own home, start with a free consultation: a licensed local pro will walk you through your numbers and your options, with no obligation.

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Typical 49015 range

$197K to $231K

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12-month value trend

+4.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in 49015 over the last 12 months: $204K in Sep 2025 to $214K in Sep 2026 (+4.8%).

Sep 2025$204K

Sep 2026$214K

The numbers

What is the 49015 housing market like?

Typical home value

$214K

Up4.8%YoY

Median list price

$285K

Down3.4%MoM

Days on market

37

Up2.8%MoM

Homes for sale

75

Up8.7%MoM

Price cuts

28.0%

Down3.3%MoM

New listings

40

Down16.7%MoM

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026) / FRED (October 2026)

The outlook

49015 housing market forecast 2027

+2.7%

Zillow forecast, 12 months to September 2027

Zillow forecasts typical home values in 49015 to rise 2.7% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in 49015 rose 4.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in 49015?

Zillow's forecast does not call for a drop: it expects typical home values in 49015 to rise 2.7% by September 2027, after a 4.8% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

Forecast: Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The comparison

How do 49015 home prices compare?

  • 49015$214,029
  • Battle Creek$196,763
  • Michigan$241,156
  • United States$285,347

Median Zillow home value (ZHVI), as of September 2026. Comparison levels are medians across every ZIP code with Zillow data (Battle Creek: 4 ZIPs; Michigan: 891 ZIPs; United States: 26,262 ZIPs).

Context

As of September 2026, 49015 has 75 homes for sale, with 40 new listings coming to market. The median list price is $284,900, and homes are moving at a median of 37 days, which points to a fairly active pace. Values have climbed 4.8% over the past year to a typical $214,029. At the same time, 28.0% of listings have taken a price cut, a sign that some sellers are starting above what buyers will pay. For a homeowner thinking about selling, the market supports a sale, but pricing realistically from day one matters.

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Common questions

What people ask us.

How much is a home in 49015 worth?

The typical home value in 49015 is $214,029 as of September 2026, up 4.8% over the past year. The median list price is $284,900.

How fast are homes selling in 49015?

Homes in 49015 spend a median of 37 days on the market as of September 2026.

Are sellers cutting prices in 49015?

Yes. As of September 2026, 28.0% of listings in 49015 have had a price cut, so overpricing carries real risk.

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