Allegan County property record for 248 Washington Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,367 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,119 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-260-114-00 |
| Primary APN | 55-260-114-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 10,367 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 248 WASHINGTON AVE |
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| City | PLAINWELL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49080-1345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 114 ORCHARD ACRES # 2 SEC 29 T1N R11W |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD ACRES 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 114 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 32100 |
248 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Allegan County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 901 WINDIGO LN, OTSEGO, MI 49078-1537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1713 / 505 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010578 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 248 WASHINGTON AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1345 |
| Document Number | 004610/541 |
| Book / Page | 4610 / 541 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 248 WASHINGTON AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1345 |
| Document Number | 0004610544 |
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| Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4610/544 |
| Name | ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 85 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 248 Washington Ave was $3,119 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.4% 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 | $92,900 (+6.41%) Land $24,800 Building $68,100 | $185,800 (+6.41%) Land $49,600 Building $136,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,119.00 (+2.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,300 Land $23,800 Building $63,500 | $174,600 Land $47,600 Building $127,000 |
| 2024 | $3,046.00 | ||
| 2023 | $71,300 Land $20,100 Building $51,200 | $142,600 Land $40,200 Building $102,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,753.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 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 248 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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