Allegan County property record for 227 Washington Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.322 acres (14,026 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $76 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-240-042-00 |
| Primary APN | 55-240-042-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 14,026 sqft (0.322 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 171 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 227 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PLAINWELL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49080-1344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 42 ORCHARD ACRES SEC 20 & 29 T1N R11W |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 32100 |
227 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2016.
Source: Allegan County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 WASHINGTON AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 4003/979 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Property Address | 227 WASHINGTON AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1344 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 4183/849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 4183/849 |
| Instrument | 4183-849 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 12, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 227 Washington Ave was $76 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Allegan County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan County |
| Municipality | Plainwell City |
| Unified School District | Plainwell Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $101,400 (+6.29%) Land $27,500 Building $73,900 | $202,800 (+6.29%) Land $55,000 Building $147,800 | |
| 2025 | $76.00 (+2.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $95,400 Land $26,400 Building $69,000 | $190,800 Land $52,800 Building $138,000 |
| 2024 | $74.00 | ||
| 2022 | $49.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 227 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 227 Washington Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 257 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: AT&T.
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