Allegan County property record for 520 W Bridge St, Plainwell, MI 49080
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,066 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,100 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Line of Credit Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-180-008-00 |
| Primary APN | 55-180-008-00 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 744 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 12,066 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 520 W BRIDGE ST |
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| City | PLAINWELL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49080-1559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 ALSO E 14.5 FT OF S 165 FT OF LOT 5 GILKEY ADDITION. |
| Legal Subdivision | GILKEY ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 32000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the West Bridge Street Historic District listed 1991 · 28 contributing resources · NRIS 91001549 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
520 W Bridge St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Allegan County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 W BRIDGE ST, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1559 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHO |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4259 / 863 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3234/233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Property Address | 520 W BRIDGE ST, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1559 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 004259/877 |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 4259/877 |
| Name | MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHO |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | LANSING, MI 48912 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 520 W BRIDGE ST, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1559 |
| Document Number | 004259/863 |
| Book / Page | 4259 / 863 |
| Map Reference | LB4 PG5 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN IN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,333.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 520 W BRIDGE ST, 520, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1559 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 711 VISTA DR APT 12, 12, ALLEGAN, MI 49010-8727 |
| Document Number | 0004259866 |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4259/866 |
| Name | VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 W Bridge St was $3,100 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% 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 | $94,700 (+2.16%) Land $25,700 Building $69,000 | $189,400 (+2.16%) Land $51,400 Building $138,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,100.00 (+2.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,700 Land $25,600 Building $67,100 | $185,400 Land $51,200 Building $134,200 |
| 2024 | $3,035.00 | ||
| 2023 | $73,800 Land $19,300 Building $54,500 | $147,600 Land $38,600 Building $109,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,746.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 520 W Bridge St 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 520 W Bridge St is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
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| 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 232 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 |
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