$205,000
SOLD MAR 3, 2025

161 W 1st Ave Plainwell, MI 49080

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$171 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Porch
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to this cozy 3 bed, 1 bath tucked away in the heart of Plainwell! Inside, you'll find an open concept kitchen and dining as well as an inviting living space that lets in plenty of natural light! The three bedrooms and updated bathroom make this house feel like a home! Outside, you'll find a large backyard that is perfect for relaxing or entertaining! Schedule your showing today! All offers due by February 5 at 2:00PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elijah Meschke

United Realty Services LLC License #6501461927 Listed on: 01/31/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Huber

Keller Williams GR East License #6501424088

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,313

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x165

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Michigan Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,313

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 75x165
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1200.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2313.01
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1200.0
  • Additional Items:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1200.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 816.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 199900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12284.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2313.01
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2018
Closed on
Aug 29, 2018
Sold by
Porritt Drew J
Bought by
Gordon Charles and Gordon Megan
Seller's Agent
Jorene Morrow
Jaqua, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Honicutt
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$109,900
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$197,673

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$87,773
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.69%
Original Mortgage
$106,603
Outstanding Balance
$93,539
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,068

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2014
Closed on
Jun 11, 2014
Sold by
Newhouse Nickolas and Newhouse Trisha
Bought by
Porritt Drew J
Seller's Agent
Jorene Morrow
Jaqua, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Jorene Morrow
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$85,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-5.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.28%
Original Mortgage
$86,734
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2005
Sold by
Wolf Melissa M
Bought by
Newhouse Nickolas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,373
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2002
Sold by
Billington Anthony J and Billington Jennifer S
Bought by
Wolf Melissa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,300
Interest Rate
6.34%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $109,900 Devon Title Company
Warranty Deed $85,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $80,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $106,603 New Conventional
Previous Owner $86,734 New Conventional
Previous Owner $71,728 FHA
Previous Owner $79,373 FHA
Previous Owner $70,300 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Sold $205,000 +2.6% $171 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Sale $199,900 +81.9% $167 / Sq Ft
08/29/2018 08/29/18 Sold $109,900 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
07/22/2018 07/22/18 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2018 07/20/18 For Sale $109,900 +29.3% $131 / Sq Ft
06/11/2014 06/11/14 Sold $85,000 -5.5% $102 / Sq Ft
05/04/2014 05/04/14 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2014 04/08/14 For Sale $89,900 -- $107 / 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 $2,401 $79,900 $35,700 $44,200
2024 $2,169 $69,800 $30,300 $39,500
2023 $2,186 $62,900 $28,800 $34,100
2022 $2,169 $57,400 $26,500 $30,900
2021 $2,084 $52,500 $23,800 $28,700
2020 $2,057 $45,700 $19,500 $26,200
2019 $1,868 $42,600 $16,800 $25,800
2018 $0 $46,200 $17,700 $28,500
2017 $0 $41,100 $13,200 $27,900
2016 $0 $32,600 $7,900 $24,700
2015 -- $32,600 $7,900 $24,700
2014 -- $27,100 $3,300 $23,800
2013 -- $26,300 $4,100 $22,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Elijah Meschke

    United Realty Services LLC

    (616) 965-2304

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Elijah Meschke
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  • Heather Huber

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Heather Huber

    Keller Williams GR East

    (734) 776-7742

    1 in this area

    154 Total Sales

    Heather Huber
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jorene Morrow

    Jaqua, REALTORS

    (269) 685-6858

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Jorene Morrow
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Kathy Honicutt

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25003700

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 55-120-037-00

Michigan Allegan County Plainwell 49080

161 W 1st Ave, Plainwell, MI

This home is located at 161 W 1st Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080 and is currently priced at $205,000, approximately $170 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 161 W 1st Ave is a home located in Allegan County with nearby schools including Plainwell High School and Otsego Christian Academy.

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