$420,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2025

2961 E B Ave Plainwell, MI 49080

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,240 Sq Ft
3.74 Acres

Recently Sold

$188 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.74 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome Home! Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod nestled on 3.7 secluded acres in the Plainwell School District. Enjoy a peaceful setting surrounded by mature trees, lush landscaping & abundant wildlife; offering a rare blend of privacy, space & natural beauty. The bright & spacious main floor features a cozy living room, formal dining area, and an eat-in kitchen with French doors that open to the expansive backyard; all highlighted by updated wood floors. You'll love the convenience of a main floor bedroom paired with a full bath and laundry; ideal for guests or everyday living. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms with newer carpet and a beautifully remodeled full bath. The lower level offers a spacious rec room; perfect for a playroom, home office, workout area, or a combination to suit your needs. Step outside to a huge backyard featuring an updated deck, space for gardening, and a designated play area; all framed by nature. Additional storage is available in the furnace room, the attached 2-car garage and a separate storage shed. This Energy Star-certified and Pearl Certified home has been thoughtfully upgraded to maximize energy efficiency and performance. Key improvements include a new furnace, whole house dehumidifier, Energy Recover Ventilator, water heater & drain field in 2020, new and improved radon remediation system, reverse osmosis system, and a 26 KW backup generator with an automatic transfer switch installed in 2022 for added peace of mind. A must-see for anyone looking to enjoy country living while staying close to everyday amenities. This location is great for those commuters to Grand Rapids and short distance to Kalamazoo, Plainwell, Richland and even Battle Creek!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shauna N. Knight-Major

RE/MAX Advantage License #6501370586 Listed on: 07/18/2025

RE/MAX Advantage

Co-Listed By

Pamella Knapp

RE/MAX Advantage License #6501304748

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Witt

RE/MAX Executive License #6501447306

RE/MAX Executive

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,795

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 3.74 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 244.9x655
  • Shrub
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned R1, R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Green Certified Home
  • Deck

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,795

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 255.89
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 244.9x655
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2240.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3795.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R1
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator: Yes
  • Green CertRate:Green CertRating: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1680.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Other Equipment Generator2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2240.0
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 560.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1200.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Bathroom: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 560.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 429900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 3.74
  • Lot Size Area: 3.74
  • Lot Dimensions: 244.9x655
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 162914.0
  • Zoning Description: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3795.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2025
Closed on
Aug 18, 2025
Sold by
Gerds Charles B and Gerds Hannah L
Bought by
Nanko Brian Joseph and Nanko Chelsea Jewell
Seller's Agent
Shauna N. Knight-Major
RE/MAX Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Witt
RE/MAX Executive
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.3%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$417,752

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,248
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.66%
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Outstanding Balance
$314,729
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$103,023

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2020
Closed on
Jul 1, 2020
Sold by
Zimmerman Steven M and Zimmerman Claudia J
Bought by
Gerds Charles B and Gerds Hannah L
Seller's Agent
Angela Barber
CENTURY 21 C. Howard
Buyer's Agent
Adam Atwood
Five Star Real Estate
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$227,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,600
1.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.67%
Original Mortgage
$227,500
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2016
Sold by
Zimmerman Steven M and Zimmerman Claudia J
Bought by
The Zimmerman Family Trust
Source: Public Records

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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 $420,000 Metropolitan Title
Warranty Deed $227,500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $315,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $227,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $420,000 -2.3% $188 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $429,900 0.0% $192 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $429,900 +89.0% $192 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Sold $227,500 +1.2% $102 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/23/2020 05/23/20 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2020 05/22/20 For Sale $224,900 -- $100 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $3,796 $132,550 $0 $0
2024 $1,214 $131,700 $0 $0
2023 $1,157 $116,500 $0 $0
2022 $3,453 $102,650 $0 $0
2021 $3,500 $103,750 $0 $0
2020 $2,434 $86,300 $0 $0
2019 $2,101 $82,950 $0 $0
2018 $0 $77,728 $0 $0
2017 $0 $77,021 $0 $0
2016 -- $74,318 $0 $0
2015 -- $70,984 $0 $0
2014 -- $66,756 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25026625

MichRIC

APN: 02-02-490-021