NOT LISTED FOR SALE

157 W 1st Ave Plainwell, MI 49080

Plainwell Area

Estimated Value: $160,000 - $208,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,250 Sq Ft
$151/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 13, 2013

Last sale price $70,000 $56 Per Sq Ft

Est. 170% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,178 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of September 2013

This Plainwell home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and 1250 sq ft of living space. A little TLC will go a long way in this home. The main floor features a living room, family room, kitchen with a pantry and snack bar, and a half bath. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Downstairs is an unfinished basement. Outdoors you'll find a lovely backyard, a deck & porch, an attached garage, on the 82 X 165 lot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick O'Brien

O'Brien Real Estate License #6502102326 Listed on: 07/10/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Parker

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501201321

Jaqua, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,465

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 13,504 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 82x165
  • Property is zoned R1B, R1B

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,250 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,465

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 55.0
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 82x165
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1250.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1465.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R1B
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Sale Conditions:REOBank Owned: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1250.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1250.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1306.0
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Exterior Features: Porch(es), Patio, Deck(s)
  • List Price: 68750.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): 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

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Area: 0.31
  • Lot Dimensions: 82x165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13504.0
  • Zoning Description: R1B
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1465.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2013
Closed on
Sep 12, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Patrick O'Brien
O'Brien Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Parker
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$68,750
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,250
1.82%
Current Estimated Value
$188,992

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,992
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.02%
Original Mortgage
$67,497
Interest Rate
0.0439%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2005
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
$104,000
Interest Rate
0.08%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$70,000 Attorneys Title Agency Llc
-- None Available
$110,742 None Available
$104,000 Devon Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $67,497
Previous Owner $108,700
Previous Owner $104,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/13/2013 09/13/13 Sold $70,000 +1.8% $56 / Sq Ft
07/16/2013 07/16/13 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2013 07/10/13 For Sale $68,750 -- $55 / 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 $2,097 $76,500 $7,200 $69,300
2025 $2,053 $72,300 $7,200 $65,100
2024 $1,852 $65,500 $7,200 $58,300
2023 $1,859 $57,300 $7,200 $50,100
2022 $1,852 $52,700 $7,200 $45,500
2021 $1,779 $49,400 $7,200 $42,200
2020 $1,757 $46,500 $7,200 $39,300
2019 $1,595 $45,800 $7,200 $38,600
2018 $0 $44,900 $7,200 $37,700
2017 $0 $44,200 $7,200 $37,000
2016 $0 $38,800 $5,900 $32,900
2015 -- $38,800 $5,900 $32,900
2014 -- $33,700 $4,900 $28,800
2013 -- $33,000 $6,200 $26,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patrick O'Brien

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Patrick O'Brien

    O'Brien Real Estate

    (269) 207-7446

    253 Total Sales

    Patrick O'Brien
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Kelly Parker

    Jaqua, REALTORS

    (269) 547-7724

    8 Total Sales

    Kelly Parker
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 13040407

MichRIC

APN: 55-120-007-00

Michigan Allegan County Plainwell 49080

157 W 1st Ave, Plainwell, MI

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