227 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080 Property Records

Allegan County property record for 227 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,682 sqft · built 1860
Lot Size	0.689 acres (30,013 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$325,000 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill	$7,405 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2023 Sale Feb 2023 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone A (high risk)
APN	`55-160-085-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`55-160-085-00`
Alternative APN	`03-55-160-085-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,682 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,050 sqft
Basement Area	1,660 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,660 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1860
Effective Year Built	Effective 1860
Exterior Material	Stucco
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	30,013 sqft (0.689 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	227 HICKS AVE
City	PLAINWELL
State	MI
Zip	49080-1813
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1A
Legal Description	LOT 85 ALSO PT OF SW 1/4 SEC 29 COM AT SW COR LOT 85 C. P. TH S 16.5 FT TH E TO KALAMAZOO RIVER TH NLY ALONG SD RIVER TO SE COR OF SD LOT 85 TH W TO BEG THE ENTIRE DESC BEING OWNED & OCCUPIED AS A SINGLE PIECE OF PROPERTY CORPORATION PLAT
Legal Subdivision	CORPORATION
Legal Lot Number	85
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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	227 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1813
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 15, 2023	Correction Deed CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC
Feb 15, 2023	Correction Deed
Sep 8, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Sep 28, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA
Aug 28, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 8, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 8, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202217580
Deed Book / Page	4796 / 342
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2023: Correction Deed

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGAN MI
Recording Date	Feb 15, 2023
Property Address	227 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1813
Document Number	004836/172
Book / Page	4836 / 172
Map Reference	LB 1 PG 9
Instrument Date	Feb 10, 2023
Instrument	2023002043
Record Updated	Mar 15, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	227 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1813

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	227 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1813

February 2023: Correction Deed

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGAN MI
Recording Date	Feb 15, 2023
Property Address	227 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1813
Document Number	004836/243
Book / Page	4836 / 243
Instrument Date	Feb 10, 2023
Instrument	2023002062
Record Updated	Mar 15, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	227 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1813

September 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGAN MI
Recording Date	Sep 8, 2022
Property Address	227 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1813
Document Number	004796/342
Book / Page	4796 / 342
Map Reference	LB 1 PG 9
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2022
Instrument	2022017580
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2022
Title Company	DO NO USE, ASK SERVICES

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,437.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	227 HICKS AVE, 227, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1813

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3432 TIBERT AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49004-9103

Mortgage

Document Number	0004796345
Date	Sep 8, 2022
Instrument	4796-345

Lender

Name	LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.62%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2029
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.75%
Max Rate At Change	9.62%
Index	1-Year CMT
Max Rate	9.62%

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALLEGAN MI
Property Address	227 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1813
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	4286/433
Date	Sep 28, 2018
Book Page	4286/433

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PLAINWELL, MI 49080

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALLEGAN MI
Property Address	227 HICKS AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1813
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 12, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	4375/740
Date	Aug 28, 2019
Book Page	4375/740

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43231

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 14, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

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		$194,900 (+32.4%) Land $36,900 Building $158,000	$389,800 (+32.4%) Land $73,800 Building $316,000
2025	$7,405.00 (+92.44%)
2023		$147,200 Land $28,100 Building $119,100	$294,400 Land $56,200 Building $238,200
2022	$3,848.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

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 A high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Not determined for this zone
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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