Allegan County property record for 956 James St, Plainwell, MI 49080
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,986 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.46 acres (63,641 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $73,500 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,627 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 08-420-009-00 |
| Primary APN | 08-420-009-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,986 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,986 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 63,641 sqft (1.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 240 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 956 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | PLAINWELL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49080-1816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 9 & 10 RUMBLE'S OAK DALE SEC 29 T1N R11W. (89). |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUMBLES OAK DALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-10 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GUN PLAIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 32100 |
Source: Allegan County records, as of June 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 956 JAMES ST, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3863 / 885 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3762/085 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 956 JAMES ST, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1816 |
| Document Number | 4378/757 |
| Book / Page | 4378 / 757 |
| Map Reference | LB 10 49&50 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 956 JAMES ST, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1816 |
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 | $188,500 (+4.09%) Land $24,000 Building $164,500 | $377,000 (+4.09%) Land $48,000 Building $329,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,627.00 (+2.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $181,100 (+18.99%) Land $19,100 Building $162,000 | $362,200 (+18.99%) Land $38,200 Building $324,000 |
| 2024 | $3,537.00 (+9.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $152,200 Land $14,100 Building $138,100 | $304,400 Land $28,200 Building $276,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,225.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 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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