Allegan County property record for 238 Washington Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,367 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,200 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,666 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-260-115-00 |
| Primary APN | 55-260-115-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,352 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,367 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 238 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PLAINWELL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49080-1345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 115 ORCHARD ACRES # 2 SEC 29 T1N R11W |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD ACRES #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 115 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 32100 |
Source: Allegan County records, as of June 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 WASHINGTON AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3346 / 662 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3251/406 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Property Address | 238 WASHINGTON AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1345 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 4504/413 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 4504/413 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PORTAGE, MI 49002 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
Source: Allegan County assessment roll, as of June 25, 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 | $125,300 (+6.91%) Land $24,800 Building $100,500 | $250,600 (+6.91%) Land $49,600 Building $201,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,666.00 (+2.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $117,200 (+23.11%) Land $23,800 Building $93,400 | $234,400 (+23.11%) Land $47,600 Building $186,800 |
| 2024 | $2,609.00 (+10.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $95,200 Land $20,100 Building $75,100 | $190,400 Land $40,200 Building $150,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,359.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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