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Jul 14, 2026

Battle Creek's Best-Kept Secret: Waterfront Luxury Living Is Closer Than You Think

Discover high-end waterfront living hidden right in your own backyard.

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Battle Creek's Best-Kept Secret: Waterfront Luxury Living Is Closer Than You Think

Weekly Featured Home: 16285 13 Mile Rd, Battle Creek

Every once in a while, a home comes along that truly stands apart. This week's Featured Home is one of those rare opportunities.

 

Nestled on more than 15 acres of rolling, wooded countryside with frontage on beautiful Mud Lake, 16285 13 Mile Rd offers an extraordinary combination of luxury, privacy, and natural beauty that's difficult to find anywhere in Southwest Michigan.

 

Built in 2019 by Brent Bidwell Construction, this custom-designed home was thoughtfully positioned to maximize panoramic views in every season.

 

Whether you're enjoying the colors of fall, peaceful snow-covered mornings, or summer sunsets reflecting across the water, every window becomes a work of art.

 

Inside, you'll find more than 4,100 square feet of beautifully finished living space featuring 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

 

The open-concept floor plan creates a seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas, making the home equally comfortable for quiet evenings with family or entertaining large gatherings.

 

The spacious living room serves as the heart of the home, highlighted by rich wood flooring, abundant natural light, and a beautiful fireplace that creates a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout the year.

 

The kitchen is designed for both function and style, featuring a large center island, quality appliances, generous workspace, and ample storage.

 

Whether preparing weeknight dinners or hosting holiday celebrations, it's a space where family and friends naturally gather.

 

The primary suite is a true private retreat. Oversized and thoughtfully designed, it features a luxurious spa-inspired bathroom along with an expansive walk-in closet that offers exceptional storage and organization.

 

Downstairs, the finished walkout lower level expands the home's versatility even further. With two additional bedrooms and flexible living space, it's perfectly suited for extended family, overnight guests, multi-generational living, or even a private entertainment area.

 

Step outside and the property becomes even more impressive.

The attached heated and insulated three-car garage offers year-round convenience, while the 30x40 outbuilding provides outstanding space for hobbies, recreational vehicles, workshop projects, or additional storage.

 

Nature lovers will appreciate the wooded landscape, rolling hills, and private lake frontage that create endless opportunities for kayaking, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, or simply enjoying the quiet surroundings.

 

It's a setting that feels miles away from everything—yet you're only minutes from Battle Creek, Marshall, shopping, restaurants, and I-94.

 

With no HOA restrictions, exceptional craftsmanship, and a location that combines convenience with complete privacy, this property offers the kind of lifestyle many dream about but few ever experience.

 

Priced at $975,000, 16285 13 Mile Rd isn't simply a beautiful home, it's a private retreat where luxury meets nature, creating a one-of-a-kind opportunity in Calhoun County.

 

What makes 16285 13 Mile Rd in Battle Creek a unique luxury home?

This custom-built 2019 home offers more than 4,100 square feet of living space on 15.44 private wooded acres with Mud Lake frontage, panoramic views, a finished walkout basement, five bathrooms, and a 30x40 outbuilding, making it one of the area's most distinctive luxury properties.

 

Is 16285 13 Mile Rd located near Battle Creek and Marshall?

Yes. Located just outside Battle Creek, this home provides peaceful country living with quick access to Marshall, Battle Creek, I-94, shopping, dining, healthcare, and Marshall Public Schools, making it ideal for commuters and families alike.

 

What amenities are included with this Battle Creek waterfront property?

The property includes over 15 acres of wooded land, Mud Lake frontage, a heated and insulated three-car attached garage, a 30x40 outbuilding, a finished walkout basement, tankless water heater, whole-house generator, luxury primary suite, and an open-concept floor plan designed to maximize the spectacular views.

 

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  • KA
    Kevin Albrecht· Jul 15, 4:02 AM

    Whole house generator AND tankless water heater. Somebody thought this one through.

  • BT
    Barb Tremblay· Jul 15, 4:02 AM

    I drive past 13 Mile all the time and never imagined something like this was back there. Wild.

  • P
    Pat_Marshall· Jul 15, 3:07 AM

    Close to I-94 and Marshall schools? That's a tough combo to find out in the country like that.

    • TL
      Terri Loughton· Jul 15, 4:57 AM

      Pat_MarshallRight? Usually if you want that kind of acreage you're sacrificing the commute big time. This one seems like a rare exception.

  • G
    gus_kzoo· Jul 15, 3:06 AM

    Whole house generator is a must out that far. Smart that it's already included.

  • LD
    Lori Dunham· Jul 15, 2:12 AM

    Built in 2019 so everything should still be pretty new. No surprise repair bills lurking hopefully.

  • LW
    Lisa Marie W.· Jul 15, 2:11 AM

    That primary suite sounds dreamy. Spa bathroom plus a big walk-in closet, yes please.

  • BV
    Bob Vanzetti· Jul 15, 1:16 AM

    No HOA is honestly the biggest feature on that list if you ask me.

    • LP
      Lou Petersen· Jul 15, 4:57 AM

      Bob VanzettiHonestly yeah. The second you add an HOA to a property like that you lose half the appeal. Do what you want with your land.

  • TA
    Tom Abernethy· Jul 15, 1:16 AM

    15 acres and still minutes from I-94? That's actually a really good location for what you're getting.

  • RT
    Rachel T.· Jul 15, 12:21 AM

    The walkout basement for extended family is a huge selling point these days. Smart layout.

    • AF
      Angie Forsythe· Jul 15, 4:57 AM

      Rachel T.Especially with how multigenerational living has taken off lately. Having that separate lower level is way better than trying to add on later.

  • RP
    Renee Philipps· Jul 15, 12:21 AM

    Built in 2019 so at least everything is still pretty new. No surprise repair bills right away hopefully.

  • M
    mike_calhoun· Jul 14, 11:26 PM

    I drive past 13 Mile all the time. Had no idea there was something like this back there.

    • K
      kris_marshall_mi· Jul 15, 4:57 AM

      mike_calhounThat whole stretch of 13 Mile surprises you. Easy to just drive past and not realize what's tucked back in those trees.

  • C
    carl_bc· Jul 14, 11:26 PM

    No HOA is honestly underrated. That alone makes it worth a second look.

  • CS
    Carolyn Sheff· Jul 14, 10:31 PM

    That 30x40 outbuilding is what sold me. Husband would never leave the garage.

    • D
      DaveK_BC· Jul 15, 4:57 AM

      Carolyn SheffHa! Same with mine. He'd basically move in out there and we'd never see him for dinner again.

  • DK
    Donna K.· Jul 14, 10:31 PM

    The 30x40 outbuilding is what got me. My husband would never leave.

  • JR
    Jim R.· Jul 14, 9:36 PM

    975k is steep for Battle Creek but honestly for 15 acres and a custom build it makes sense.

    • PD
      Phil Drummond· Jul 15, 4:57 AM

      Jim R.Exactly my thought. Compare it to what $975k gets you in Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo and suddenly it looks like a deal.

  • MO
    Mike Ostwald· Jul 14, 9:35 PM

    My buddy kayaks on Mud Lake every summer. Beautiful spot out there, super quiet.

  • GP
    Greg Polanski· Jul 14, 8:40 PM

    Mud Lake is gorgeous in the fall. Can only imagine waking up to that view every morning.

    • SW
      Susan Warfield· Jul 15, 4:57 AM

      Greg PolanskiMud Lake is so underrated. People always talk about Gull Lake but that area has its own kind of quiet beauty that's hard to beat.

  • TF
    Teresa Fong· Jul 14, 8:40 PM

    5 bathrooms for 4 bedrooms? I mean okay lol

  • T
    tanya_bc· Jul 14, 7:45 PM

    5 bathrooms tho?? who needs 5 bathrooms lol

  • SM
    Sandra Millhouse· Jul 14, 6:50 PM

    Brent Bidwell does really nice work. Seen a few of his builds around the area and they hold up well.

    • C
      calhoun_county_gal· Jul 15, 4:57 AM

      Sandra MillhouseAgreed, my neighbor had him build their place off F Drive and it still looks brand new. Attention to detail is obvious.

  • PH
    Patty Hollenback· Jul 14, 6:50 PM

    That lake frontage alone is worth it. Mud Lake is gorgeous in the fall.

  • DK
    Dave K.· Jul 14, 5:55 PM

    15 acres on Mud Lake for under a million? That's actually not bad for what you're getting.

  • DR
    Dave R.· Jul 14, 5:55 PM

    975k in Battle Creek though? That's a tough sell for most folks around here.

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