NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12544 Merlau Ave Plainwell, MI 49080

Estimated Value: $586,388 - $770,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,766 Sq Ft
$237/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2013

Last sale price $377,500 $136 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,903/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 70 Feet of Waterfront
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2013

You will not find more outstanding quality than in this generous 2766 Sq. Ft. ranch style home. Inviting open floor plan with a full walk out basement. The Beautiful Hickory kitchen is amazing with granite counter tops stainless appliances and a double Viking oven. Great home for entertaining with a large living room and double sliding doors to an expansive composite deck. Master bedroom has generous walk in closet and private bath. Hickory wood flooring throughout most of the main level. Lower level features a nice walk out with gas log fireplace, large bedroom with slider to the lake. Additional space for the potential of a 4th bedroom. Extra storage space and central vacuum system. Outside you will find an extra paved area for overflow parking, a nice deep lot which is treeline for ext ra privacy and storage shed for those outdoor items.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jorene Morrow

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501280990 Listed on: 09/18/2013

Jaqua, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Hamilton

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501343755

Jaqua, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,587

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x200x70x200
  • 70 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,766 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,587

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1992
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100x200x70x200
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2766.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Ranch
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3587.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 70.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Additional Items:Water SoftenerRented: Yes
  • Additional Items:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1596.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Built in Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Water Softener/Rented, Wood Floor, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2766.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck(s)
  • List Price: 395000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Pine Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 85.0
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 85.0

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Lot Size Area: 0.44
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x200x70x200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19166.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3587.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2018
Sold by
White Alan W and White Lisa L
Bought by
White Alan W and White Lisa L
Current Estimated Value
$654,347

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2014
Sold by
Coy Mary A
Bought by
Coy Mary A and The Mary A Coy Living Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2013
Closed on
Oct 18, 2013
Sold by
Pastor Ricardo Remo Fernandez and Fernandez Ricardo
Bought by
White Alan and White Lisa
Seller's Agent
Jorene Morrow
Jaqua, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Amy Hamilton
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$377,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-4.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%
Original Mortgage
$339,750
Interest Rate
4.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2008
Sold by
Ruggles Laura Jean and Ruggles Fernandez Laura Jean
Bought by
Pastor Ricardo Remo Fernandez and Fernandez Ricardo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
White Alan W -- None Available
Coy Mary A -- None Available
White Alan $377,500 Chicago Title
Pastor Ricardo Remo Fernandez -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open White Alan W $249,750
Closed White Alan W $100,000
Closed White Alan $339,750
Previous Owner Pastor Ricardo Remo Fernandez $296,000
Previous Owner Pastor Ricardo Remo Fernandez $15,500
Previous Owner Fernandez Ricardo R $249,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2013 10/18/13 Sold $377,500 -4.4% $136 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2013 09/18/13 For Sale $395,000 -- $143 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $4,137 $254,200 $0 $0
2024 $4,137 $265,900 $0 $0
2023 $3,890 $211,000 $0 $0
2022 $3,890 $211,000 $0 $0
2021 $3,825 $199,100 $0 $0
2020 $3,832 $205,600 $0 $0
2019 $3,805 $193,500 $0 $0
2018 $0 $175,900 $81,500 $94,400
2017 $0 $175,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $147,600 $0 $0
2015 -- $138,200 $0 $0
2014 -- $138,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jorene Morrow

    Jaqua, REALTORS

    (269) 685-6858

    27 Total Sales

    Jorene Morrow
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  • Amy Hamilton

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Amy Hamilton

    Jaqua, REALTORS

    (888) 631-3200

    418 Total Sales

    Amy Hamilton
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 13055380

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 12-320-002-00

Michigan Barry County Plainwell 49080

12544 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, MI

This home is located at 12544 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080 since 18 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $654,347, approximately $236 per square foot. This property was built in 1992. 12544 Merlau Ave is a home located in Barry County with nearby schools including Delton Kellogg Elementary School, Delton-Kellogg Middle School, and Delton-Kellogg High School.

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