Featured Home: Forget Ordinary! Step Inside This Remarkable Octagon Home on Six Acres

Some homes are memorable before you even open the front door. At 8260 E Drive North in Battle Creek, the octagonal roofline, distinctive windows and unusual angles promise something different. Step inside, and the architecture delivers.

Listed at $475,000, this contemporary home offers four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and approximately six acres in the Harper Creek school district. The 1988 property has 2,530 square feet above grade plus 1,687 finished square feet in the walkout lower level, for approximately 4,217 finished square feet overall. See the listing and property photographs.

Architecture that changes the feeling of a room

The dining area is anything but ordinary. Its high, angled ceiling, exposed wood accents and open view toward the upper-level railing create a dramatic sense of space. It's easy to picture a gathering around the table where the architecture becomes part of the conversation.

The adjoining kitchen offers KraftMaid cabinetry, Corian countertops and stainless appliances. Sliding doors connect the living and dining spaces to the deck, extending the gathering space into the outdoors.

A primary bedroom with a ceiling worth looking up for

The primary bedroom continues the architectural surprise. Its tall, multi-angled ceiling and exposed timber beams create a remarkable overhead focal point, while the room's generous proportions offer a peaceful retreat. The photo captures something a simple room measurement never could: how different this home feels from a conventional floor plan.

Space for everyday life and special occasions

The walkout lower level adds another dimension to the home, with a large family room, brick fireplace with gas log, craft room and second kitchen. These spaces could be useful for hobbies, entertaining or hosting extended family, subject to the buyer's needs and any applicable occupancy requirements.

Other practical features include a whole-house generator, updated furnace and electrical, abundant storage, a main-level laundry area, an attached garage with walk-up attic storage and an additional detached garage. Buyers should verify equipment condition, garage capacity and all improvements during a showing.

Six acres to enjoy beyond the walls

Outside, the decks open toward trees and a natural setting that the listing describes as wildlife-rich wetlands. Imagine a quiet morning with coffee, autumn color just beyond the railing, or watching birds move through the property. The land is part of the appeal, but prospective buyers should investigate wetland boundaries and any land-use restrictions before making plans.

This is a home for someone who wants a little more personality in their floor plan and a little more nature outside the door. Explore the full Zillow listing for current price, availability, disclosures and showing information.

Q: What is special about 8260 E Drive North in Battle Creek?

It is a distinctive octagonal contemporary home with dramatic ceilings, exposed wood accents, multiple decks and a walkout lower level on six acres.

Q: How large is the home?

The listing reports 2,530 above-grade square feet and 1,687 finished square feet below grade, or about 4,217 finished square feet total, with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms.

Q: What is the asking price and school district?

The asking price is $475,000 as listed in October 2026, and the property is in the Harper Creek school district. Verify both with the listing agent before making a decision.