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Land Bank Partners with Habitat for Humanity in Washington Heights Neighborhood of Battle Creek
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Land Bank Partners with Habitat for Humanity in Washington Heights Neighborhood of Battle Creek The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) and the Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity are together again, partnering on the rehabilitation of 47 Hubbard St, in Battle … Read More
In collaborative effort, Calhoun County plans clean-up to get rid of dumped tires at various sites
Editor’s note: This story is part of Southwest Michigan Second Wave’s On the Ground Calhoun County series. Although the dumping of old tires in an empty lot on Hamblin Avenue and on parcels of land and a vacant lot on Parish Street was not a collective effort the removal of those … Read More
CCLBA lists historic Battle Creek home for sale
CCLBA lists historic Battle Creek home for sale 1800s Victorian home at 26 Fremont St. listed for $119,000 BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority today announced the 1800s Victorian home at 26 Fremont St. in Battle Creek is for sale. A labor of love for the Land Bank and … Read More
Calhoun County Land Bank and Norfolk Homes Partner on New Build in Marshall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 27, 2022 Calhoun County Land Bank and Norfolk Homes Partner on New Build in Marshall Construction began this week on a property sold by the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority to Norfolk Homes in Marshall, Michigan. The property, 109 N Fountain St., was sold in … Read More
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Battle Creek Historic House Up For Grabs!
It’s once of the oldest homes in Battle Creek, on the oldest road in town. I’ve thought about what I’d do with it many times. You know the house…..Territorial and Riverside Drive. The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority today announced it is listing 373 Riverside Drive in Battle Creek for sale. The … Read More
With home listings ‘unbelievably low,’ Marshall wants to spur housing development
Matt Davis has been selling homes in Marshall for more than two decades. He’s never seen a market quite like the one today. At a Marshall coffee shop, Davis, who is the owner and principal broker a Real Estate One Rosemary Davis in downtown Marshall and the newly elected president of … Read More
After Delays, Demolition of Marshall’s State Farm Building Commencing
Demolition is now underway on a large building that has sat vacant in Marshall for some time, after a long delay. The State Farm building at 410 East Dr. has been vacant since 2006, and efforts to find a buyer for the 7.5 acre property were unsuccessful. So earlier this … Read More
Land bank looks to restore some of Battle Creek’s oldest homes
For seven decades, 26 Fremont St. was home to one Battle Creek family. Members of the Barber family died here, got married here and operated a small gift shop inside. But the house passed to other owners in the 1950s, became apartments and then became empty, abandoned. The Calhoun County Land … Read More