$85,000
SOLD JUN 11, 2014

161 W 1st Ave Plainwell, MI 49080

2 Beds
1 Bath
837 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$102 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Patio
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Shed
  • Garden
  • 1 Car Garage

About This Home

As of March 2025

Must get inside this adorable home. Larger than it looks. This open floor plan; dining room, kitchen and living room offer beautiful Pergo wood flooring. Nicely updated Kitchen with new counter tops and back splash and recess lighting. This home has been professionally painted throughout. Mudroom/laundry area plus updated bathroom with ceramic and new vanity. Wired for surround sound, and electric has been updated throughout. Large patio and great backyard for all your entertaining. Beautiful Perennials and storage shed too! Close to town for shopping, dining and parks are recreation. Close to both Plainwell and Deans Ice Cream.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jorene Morrow

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501280990 Listed on: 04/08/2014

Jaqua, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Jorene Morrow

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501280990 Listed on: 04/08/2014

Jaqua, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,167

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x165
  • Shrub
  • Flag Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 837 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Area
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gravity Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,167

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 66X165
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 837.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Ranch
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1167.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Water: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Lot Description:Flag Lot: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Heat Type:Gravity: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 837.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Floor
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 837.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • List Price: 85000.0
  • Lot Features: Flag Lot
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1167.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

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
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

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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

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14016152

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 55-120-037-00