121 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080 Property Records

Allegan County property record for 121 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,288 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size	0.654 acres (28,488 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$170,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill	$5,658 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Transfer Feb 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`55-160-082-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`55-160-082-00`
Alternative APN	`03-55-160-082-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,288 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,224 sqft
Basement Area	1,064 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,064 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1917
Effective Year Built	Effective 1917
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	28,488 sqft (0.654 acres)
Lot Dimensions	285 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area	624 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	121 HICKS AVE
City	PLAINWELL
State	MI
Zip	49080-1811
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1A
Legal Description	N 1/2 LOT 82 CORPORATION PLAT
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE PLAINWELL
Legal Lot Number	82
Jurisdiction	ALLEGAN MI
Township / Civil Division	PLAINWELL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2014
Census Tract	32100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Island Historic District listed 1991 · 139 contributing resources · NRIS 91001546

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Allegan County records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	121 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1811
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 26, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 2, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK
May 23, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE MICHIGAN LLC
May 23, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 28, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	4142 / 441
Last Transfer Date	Sep 19, 2022
Transfer Doc	004801/184
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALLEGAN MI
Recording Date	Sep 26, 2022
Property Address	121 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1811
Document Number	004801/184
Book / Page	4801 / 184
Map Reference	LB 1 PG 9
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2022
Instrument	2022018595
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	121 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1811

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALLEGAN MI
Property Address	121 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1811
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	4572/809
Date	Feb 2, 2021
Book Page	4572/809

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK
Type	Bank
Address	CINCINNATI, OH 45227

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGAN MI
Recording Date	May 23, 2017
Property Address	121 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1811
Document Number	4142/441
Book / Page	4142 / 441
Map Reference	LB1 PG9
Instrument Date	May 15, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,462.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1551 S 9TH ST, 1551, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-9404

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	121 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1811

Mortgage

Document Number	4142442
Date	May 23, 2017
Instrument	4142/442

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE MICHIGAN LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGAN MI
Recording Date	May 23, 2017
Property Address	121 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1811
Document Number	4142/440
Book / Page	4142 / 440
Instrument Date	Dec 7, 2016
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	121 HICKS AVE, 121, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1811

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	155 S 9TH ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Allegan County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Allegan County
Municipality	Plainwell City
Unified School District	Plainwell Community Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$207,500 (+2.88%) Land $36,900 Building $170,600	$415,000 (+2.88%) Land $73,800 Building $341,200
2025	$5,658.00 (+2.15%) Homeowner's exemption	$201,700 (+28.96%) Land $35,400 Building $166,300	$403,400 (+28.96%) Land $70,800 Building $332,600
2024	$5,539.00 (+10.16%)
2023		$156,400 Land $28,100 Building $128,300	$312,800 Land $56,200 Building $256,600
2022	$5,028.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	PLAINWELL serves 3,998 people · EPA ID MI0005380
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Nov 2024
Lead	4 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Surf Internet Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless	150 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: 123.NET, AT&T.

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