NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12570 Merlau Ave Plainwell, MI 49080

Estimated Value: $419,000 - $480,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,076 Sq Ft
$216/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 21, 2018

Last sale price $233,000 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 92% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,952/month

Highlights

  • 55 Feet of Waterfront
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Shed
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2018

Welcome to 12570 Merlau Avenue, nestled on a large 0.65 acre lot on the all sports Pine Lake in Plainwell. Begin your tour in the living room with its beautiful front door, large windows for lovely lake views, and a unique wood burning fireplace. Next check out the kitchen, complete with lots of counter space, wood cabinets, a great view of the lake, and a dining area. The living room, kitchen, laundry room, three bedrooms, and a full bathroom complete the main level, while downstairs is where the entertainment can really take place! At the bottom of the winding staircase you will find the a massive family room complete with a wet bar, an additional fireplace, a walkout to the back yard and lake, a fourth bedroom and another full bathroom. You will love having the two car ... (click more) ... garage, spacious back deck, central air, a huge yard and 55 feet of lake frontage! There's so much more to see and explore, call us to schedule your tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Mulder

Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center License #6501337795 Listed on: 12/06/2018

Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center

Last Buyer's Agent

Lorene Taylor

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501361650

Jaqua, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,119

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 0.65 Acre Lot
  • 55 Feet of Waterfront
  • Decorative Fence
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,076 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,119

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1981
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 0
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2076.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2119.0
  • 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
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 55.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1076.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2076.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 229900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Pine Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.65
  • Lot Size Area: 0.65
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28314.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2119.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2018
Closed on
Dec 21, 2018
Sold by
Doubbday Richard E and Doubleday Velma D
Bought by
Zinn Carolyn and Parsons Warren E
Seller's Agent
Matt Mulder
Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center
Buyer's Agent
Lorene Taylor
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$233,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
1.35%
Current Estimated Value
$447,971

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$214,971
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.23%
Original Mortgage
$209,700
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2007
Sold by
Doubleday Richard E and Doubleday Velma D
Bought by
Doubleday Richard E and Doubleday Velma D
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
Zinn Carolyn $233,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Doubleday Richard E -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zinn Carolyn $209,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/21/2018 12/21/18 Sold $233,000 +1.3% $112 / Sq Ft
12/06/2018 12/06/18 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2018 12/06/18 For Sale $229,900 -- $111 / 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 $6,928 $231,300 $0 $0
2024 $6,928 $204,600 $0 $0
2023 $6,172 $165,100 $0 $0
2022 $6,172 $165,100 $0 $0
2021 $6,112 $157,600 $0 $0
2020 $6,959 $140,000 $0 $0
2019 $7,265 $166,300 $0 $0
2018 $0 $158,600 $90,100 $68,500
2017 $0 $158,600 $0 $0
2016 -- $128,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $122,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $122,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matt Mulder

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Matt Mulder

    Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center

    (269) 350-4712

    791 Total Sales

    Matt Mulder
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Lorene Taylor

    Jaqua, REALTORS

    (269) 760-2496

    130 Total Sales

    Lorene Taylor
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18057494

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 12-320-001-00

Michigan Barry County Plainwell 49080

12570 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, MI

This home is located at 12570 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080 since 06 December 2018 and is currently estimated at $447,971, approximately $215 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 12570 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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