Seller's Agent in 2017
Ron Ekema
RE/MAX Michigan
(269) 323-9644
139 Total Sales
12636 Merlau Ave Plainwell, MI 49080
Plainwell AreaEstimated Value: $493,000 - $903,957
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,120
Sq Ft
$635/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Private Waterfront
- Deck
- Mud Room
- Docks
- Recreation Room
- Screened Porch
About This Home
As of October 2017NOW $249,500 Welcome to your dream lake home with a charming cottage feel, ample space,open Layout.The modern cottage decor will transform you into a relaxed vacation mood & newer amenities will give you peace of mind. Many distinguishing features include: gorgeous sunroom, generous closets, screened porch, large deck w/ built in benches, oversized 2.5 car garage with 2nd walkout level to store boats, toys and equipment. What’s better than an included dock? How about 2 docks plus a boat shore station? Invite your family & friends because it comfortably sleeps 10 with 2 sets of bunk beds. This 2-3 bedroom home is in great condition & is ready to move into w/home furnishings INCLUDED! Improvements: NEW roof '12, skylights '12, water softener '13, high efficiency furnac leaf guard gutters '15 What we love about this house:
Panoramic views throughout with house on flat landing near lake level. No scary stairs to navigate to the lake. Newly painted exterior '16. Master bedroom has sliders that open to gorgeous sun room that could easily be a 3rd bedroom. Renovated down to the studs with new wiring & plumbing. Main floor laundry, vinyl windows & dual sliders with multiple views of the lake. 2 Docks are included, furnishings negotiable This home is on a 660 acre all sports lake,located between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, less than two hours from Chicago!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Advantage License #6501267174 Listed on: 07/14/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,920
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 170
- Private Waterfront
- 60 Feet of Waterfront
- Shrub
- Terraced Lot
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,120 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Replacement Windows
- Low Emissivity Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Garden Windows
- Window Screens
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Recreation Room
- Screened Porch
- Water Views
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- Property is near a lake
- Docks
- Deck
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Well
- Water Softener is Owned
- High Speed Internet
- Internet Available
- Phone Connected
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Home warranty included in the sale of the property
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 29, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 14, 2017
Closed on
Oct 18, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ron Ekema
RE/MAX Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Johnson
RE/MAX Advantage
List Price
$252,900
Sold Price
$237,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,900
-6.29%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.39%
Original Mortgage
$189,600
Interest Rate
0.0383%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 1, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,000
Interest Rate
0.0513%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| $237,000 | Attorney | ||
| $179,000 | Metro Advantage Title Agency |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $189,600 | ||
| Previous Owner | $135,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $139,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2017 10/18/17 | Sold | $237,000 | -6.3% | $212 / Sq Ft |
| 09/02/2017 09/02/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/14/2017 07/14/17 | For Sale | $252,900 | -- | $226 / Sq Ft |
Source: MichRIC
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,985 | $463,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2025 | $3,985 | $407,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,985 | $235,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $5,786 | $142,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $5,786 | $142,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $5,730 | $137,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $5,679 | $140,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $5,655 | $134,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $0 | $134,900 | $94,200 | $40,700 |
| 2017 | $0 | $134,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | -- | $104,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $103,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $103,100 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Ron Ekema
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Barbara Johnson
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Buyer's Agent in 2017
Barbara Johnson
RE/MAX Michigan
(269) 323-3900
14 Total Sales
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 17034736
APN: 12-360-033-00
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