
551 W Bridge St Plainwell, MI 49080
Estimated payment $3,386/month
Highlights
- Barn
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- Victorian Architecture
- 1.04 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
Nestled on a beautifully treed lot spanning over an acre, this stately Victorian home blends timeless charm with modern comfort—an extraordinary find within the city limits. Boasting over 4,500 square feet of finished living space, this grand residence offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and character. From the moment you arrive, you're greeted by the iconic Victorian architecture— a welcoming side porch, and tall bay windows that flood the home with natural light. Step inside to soaring ceilings, rich hardwood floors, intricate moldings, and period details that echo a bygone era. The home features 6 spacious bedrooms, including 3 with private ensuites, ideal for multi-generational living or hosting guests in comfort. Formal living and formal dining rooms are perfect for for entertaining, while cozy sitting areas and reading nooks invite quiet moments. The expansive kitchen has been thoughtfully updated, and is flooded with natural light and overlooks the casual dining area and family room.
With ample space for a home office, studio, or even a library, this property offers both flexibility and grandeur. All this, just minutes from city conveniences, schools, parks, and culture. A spacious barn is a bonus feature in the backyard.
A rare urban retreat that feels like a country estate, originally owned by Dr. Pipp and his family.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,813
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 1.04 Acre Lot
- Poultry Coop
- Privacy Fence
- Chain Link Fence
- Shrub
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 4,564 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Window Treatments
- Family Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Maid or Guest Quarters
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Michigan Basement
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Baseboard Heating
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Porch
- Barn
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $9,814 | $248,000 | $36,800 | $211,200 |
2024 | $5,718 | $228,500 | $32,000 | $196,500 |
2023 | $7,900 | $199,800 | $27,800 | $172,000 |
2022 | $5,718 | $135,100 | $24,800 | $110,300 |
2021 | $5,490 | $128,900 | $21,800 | $107,100 |
2020 | $5,418 | $122,400 | $20,300 | $102,100 |
2019 | $4,911 | $113,900 | $18,100 | $95,800 |
2018 | $0 | $101,200 | $20,200 | $81,000 |
2017 | $0 | $95,900 | $17,200 | $78,700 |
2016 | $0 | $78,600 | $0 | $78,600 |
2015 | -- | $78,600 | $0 | $78,600 |
2014 | -- | $80,000 | $13,100 | $66,900 |
2013 | -- | $77,900 | $13,100 | $64,800 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/21/2025 07/21/25 | Price Changed | $465,000 | -4.1% | $102 / Sq Ft |
06/30/2025 06/30/25 | Price Changed | $485,000 | -2.8% | $106 / Sq Ft |
05/25/2025 05/25/25 | Price Changed | $499,000 | -2.2% | $109 / Sq Ft |
04/14/2025 04/14/25 | For Sale | $510,000 | +2.0% | $112 / Sq Ft |
06/13/2024 06/13/24 | Sold | $500,000 | +6.6% | $110 / Sq Ft |
04/06/2024 04/06/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/08/2024 03/08/24 | For Sale | $469,000 | +19.9% | $103 / Sq Ft |
05/31/2022 05/31/22 | Sold | $391,000 | +11.7% | $86 / Sq Ft |
04/13/2022 04/13/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/04/2022 04/04/22 | For Sale | $350,000 | +21.3% | $77 / Sq Ft |
11/16/2018 11/16/18 | Sold | $288,500 | -3.5% | $63 / Sq Ft |
09/28/2018 09/28/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
09/08/2018 09/08/18 | For Sale | $299,000 | -- | $66 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $500,000 | Chicago Title | |
Warranty Deed | $391,000 | None Listed On Document | |
Warranty Deed | $288,500 | None Available | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $383,918 | FHA | |
Previous Owner | $261,731 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $351,500 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $44,220 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $90,000 | No Value Available | |
Closed | $0 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
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