NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12754 Merlau Ave Plainwell, MI 49080

Estimated Value: $432,000 - $849,826

2 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
$730/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 01, 2017

Last sale price $220,000 $229 Per Sq Ft

Est. 219% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,477/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Gazebo
  • Docks
  • Recreation Room
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of September 2017

Welcome to Pine Lake living at its best with 50Ft of flat frontage on Lake one! First time offered, 2 Bedroom and 1 Full Bath Cottage with a beautiful wooden interior and cedar closets is a must see! The large deck with a gazebo overlooks beautiful views of Pine Lake toward Beach Island. This cottage comes with most of the furnishings, docks, shed, Jet Ski, 12ft boat with 9 HP engine and much more! Pine lake is a spring feed lake on 660 acres in Barry County that are separated into four different lakes which you can explore by boat, kayak or paddle board. Located less than 45 minutes from Kalamazoo/Portage, Grand Rapids and just 2.5 hours from Chicago and Detroit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deb Young

Five Star Real Estate License #6501374904 Listed on: 05/26/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Dorothy Mottl

D Mottl Realty Group LLC License #6502354788

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,383

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 9,321 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x90
  • Private Waterfront
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Property is zoned R2, R2

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,383

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1995
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50X90
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 960.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1382.54
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R2
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • 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: 50.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 960.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 960.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 225000.0
  • 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 Features:Gazebo: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: None
  • Heating: No
  • 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

Association/Amenities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X90
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9321.0
  • Zoning Description: R2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1382.54
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2017
Closed on
Sep 1, 2017
Sold by
Alger Richard N and Alger Marllene S
Bought by
Mcguire Paul and Mcguire Tamra
Seller's Agent
Deb Young
Five Star Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dorothy Mottl
D Mottl Realty Group LLC
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.22%
Current Estimated Value
$700,957

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$480,957
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.28%
Original Mortgage
$198,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Mcguire Paul $220,000 Star Title Agency Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcguire Paul A $628,000
Closed Mcguire Paul $10,000
Closed Mcguire Paul $198,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/01/2017 09/01/17 Sold $220,000 -2.2% $229 / Sq Ft
07/05/2017 07/05/17 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2017 05/26/17 For Sale $225,000 -- $234 / 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 $9,126 $441,100 $0 $0
2024 $9,126 $385,200 $0 $0
2023 $2,891 $119,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,891 $119,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,844 $115,700 $0 $0
2020 $2,868 $118,000 $0 $0
2019 $2,848 $113,700 $0 $0
2018 $0 $117,300 $87,100 $30,200
2017 $0 $117,300 $0 $0
2016 -- $89,100 $0 $0
2015 -- $88,200 $0 $0
2014 -- $88,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Deb Young

    Five Star Real Estate

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Dorothy Mottl

    D Mottl Realty Group LLC

    (269) 591-0035

    81 Total Sales

    Dorothy Mottl
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17024755

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 12-360-020-00

Michigan Barry County Plainwell 49080

12754 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, MI

This home is located at 12754 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080 since 26 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $700,957, approximately $730 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 12754 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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