NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12296 Merlau Ave Plainwell, MI 49080

Estimated Value: $543,000 - $593,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,192 Sq Ft
$255/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 19, 2020

Last sale price $325,000 $148 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,321/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Docks
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Water Softener is Owned

About This Home

As of March 2020

Must see this spectacular Pine Lake home nestled on Lake #2 in a quiet & peaceful portion of the lake. This larger lot sized home is professionally landscaped with 75 feet of water frontage with very few steps to waters edge and dock that spans across 60 feet. This home features updated kitchen with oak cabinetry & eating area. Cozy 3 season room right off family room and 2 large beds and a bath on main floor. Large wrap around deck overlooking lake provides spectacular views. Walk out finished basement provides a kitchenette, lots of storage and an additional bedroom and bath. Be a part of the Pine Lake experience, a 660 acre All Sports lake.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Khoury

Khoury Real Estate License #6502400387 Listed on: 02/11/2020

Khoury Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Khoury

Evenboer Walton, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,020

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 151
  • Private Waterfront
  • 75 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Terraced Lot

HOA Fees

  • $4 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,192 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Docks

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,020

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

HOA Fees

$4 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1976
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 247.84
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 75 x 151
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2192.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 7020.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 75.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1392.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2192.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 345000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Pine Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 50.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 50.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 151
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11326.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7020.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2024
Sold by
Howrigon Brian and Howrigon Becky
Bought by
Howrigon Brian K and Howrigon Rebecca L
Current Estimated Value
$559,134

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2020
Closed on
Mar 19, 2020
Sold by
Chase Mark E and Chase Katherine A
Bought by
Howrigon Brian and Howrigon Becky
Seller's Agent
Chris Khoury
Khoury Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chris Khoury
Khoury Real Estate
List Price
$379,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-14.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.53%
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2017
Sold by
Chase Ventures Llc
Bought by
Chase Mark E and Chase Katherine A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2005
Sold by
Chase Mark E and Chase Robert H
Bought by
Chase Ventures Llc
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Howrigon Brian K -- None Listed On Document
Howrigon Brian K -- None Listed On Document
Howrigon Brian $325,000 None Available
Chase Mark E -- Attorney
Chase Ventures Llc -- --
Chase Mark E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Howrigon Brian $292,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/19/2020 03/19/20 Sold $325,000 -14.2% $148 / Sq Ft
02/23/2020 02/23/20 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2020 02/11/20 For Sale $379,000 -- $173 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,336 $281,000 $0 $0
2024 $5,336 $247,700 $0 $0
2023 $7,283 $197,900 $0 $0
2022 $4,736 $197,900 $0 $0
2021 $4,485 $187,500 $0 $0
2020 $7,313 $193,100 $0 $0
2019 $7,283 $182,400 $0 $0
2018 $0 $168,200 $86,000 $82,200
2017 $0 $168,200 $0 $0
2016 -- $138,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $131,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $131,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19030325

MichRIC

APN: 12-320-019-00

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