Allegan County property record for 542 6th St, Plainwell, MI 49080
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,253 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,746 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-021-006-00 |
| Primary APN | 08-021-006-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,253 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 941 sqft |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 542 6TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | PLAINWELL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49080-9535 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | COM AT E 1/4 PST TH W 667.40' TH N 990' TO POB TH E 666.86' TH N 332.18' TH W 666.86' TH S 332.18' TO POB SEC 21 T1N R11W |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GUN PLAIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 32100 |
542 6th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2006.
Source: Allegan County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10850 GILKEY RD, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-9063 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3036 / 594 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2979/778 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 6th St was $2,746 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Allegan County assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan County |
| County Subdivision | Gun Plain Township |
| Unified School District | Plainwell Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $109,700 (+7.44%) Land $45,000 Building $64,700 | $219,400 (+7.44%) Land $90,000 Building $129,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,746.00 (+2.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,100 Land $36,000 Building $66,100 | $204,200 Land $72,000 Building $132,200 |
| 2024 | $2,671.00 | ||
| 2023 | $93,500 Land $29,000 Building $64,500 | $187,000 Land $58,000 Building $129,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,432.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 6th 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 542 6th St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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