Featured Home: Get the Acreage and Waterfront Lifestyle You Want...Without Taking On Years of Projects

Imagine starting the morning with coffee on a large deck, looking through the trees toward Bear Lake, then spending the rest of the day with more than 10 acres of your own to enjoy. That combination of water, woods and elbow room is the story behind this week's Featured Home.

Located at 6600 Poorman Rd, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, this remodeled ranch sits in the Pennfield area and is currently being marketed at $440,000 after a $20,000 price reduction. The current listing shows three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and 1,796 square feet of living space on 10.38 acres.

What makes the property unusual is that the acreage comes with 660 feet of Bear Lake frontage. The wooded setting gives the home a tucked-away feel, while the deck creates a natural place to enjoy the view, entertain friends or simply spend a quiet evening outside.

Updated for everyday living

The 1970 ranch has seen extensive work since 2022. According to the Homes.com listing, updates include the metal roof, siding, soffits, replacement windows, electrical, insulation, furnace, landscaping, generator, shed and much of the interior. Inside, the listing highlights open living spaces, newer flooring, an updated kitchen and bathrooms, plus a large laundry room.

Room for hobbies, storage and more

Outside, the property offers more than scenery. An attached garage and a separate pole barn provide room for vehicles, tools, outdoor equipment or hobbies. The listing reports four total garage spaces, along with a shed. For a buyer who has been trying to choose between lake living and having enough land and storage, that combination may be especially appealing.

The walkout lower level adds another 680 square feet of below-grade space according to the listing data, including a finished basement area. Buyers should verify the finished square footage and intended use of all lower-level spaces directly with the listing agent.

Other practical features include central air, forced-air propane heat, a whole-house generator, well and septic service, and no homeowners association listed. The property is identified as being in Pennfield Schools.

At its newly reduced asking price, 6600 Poorman Rd stands out less for any single room than for the lifestyle the pieces create together: acreage, wooded privacy, waterfront, useful outbuildings and a home where many major updates have already been addressed.

You can see the property on Google Maps, learn more about Bear Lake in Calhoun County, or review the current Homes.com listing for photographs, availability and the latest listing details.

Real estate information can change quickly. Interested buyers should verify the current price, availability, waterfront boundaries and access, acreage, property condition, updates, school information, taxes, zoning, disclosures and included items directly through the original listing and appropriate professionals.

Q: What makes 6600 Poorman Rd in Battle Creek unique?

The property combines a remodeled three-bedroom ranch with 10.38 wooded acres, 660 feet of Bear Lake frontage, a large deck, attached garage and pole barn in the Pennfield area of Battle Creek, Michigan.

Q: Is 6600 Poorman Rd actually waterfront?

Yes. Current listing data identifies the property as lakefront on Bear Lake with approximately 660 feet of waterfront. Buyers should verify the exact waterfront boundaries and access as part of their due diligence.

Q: What updates are included with 6600 Poorman Rd?

The listing says updates since 2022 include the metal roof, siding, soffits, windows, electrical, insulation, furnace, landscaping, generator, shed and much of the interior, including the kitchen and bathrooms.