For SaleOpen House40d on marketOpen House
12860 Merlau Ave
Plainwell, MI, 49080 • 49080 • Barry County
$729,999
$211/sqft
-$20,000 since Apr 6, 2026
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
3Baths
3,456Sqft
0.21 acLot
1962Built
Property DNA
On the Pine Lake
Lake
Traditional Style
Built 1962 · 64 years of history
2 Fireplaces
Family Room · Living Room
2-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · Detached
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Listed 40 days ago · 1,581 views · 24 saves
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40 days on market
Established listing
$211/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1962
Welcome to your dream home on the shores of Pine Lake! This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers a perfect blend of comfort, style, and waterfront living. Enjoy breathtaking lake views from nearly every room and take advantage of 60 feet of private lake frontage--ideal for swimming, boating, or simply relaxing by the water. The walk-out lower level adds to the home's spacious feel, providing plenty of open areas for entertaining family and friends. Inside, you'll find large bedrooms, newer flooring, fresh paint, and replacement windows that fill the home with natural light. The new roof offers peace of mind, while the new hot tub with a gazebo provides the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy lake views year-round. A two-car garage with EV hookup and additional workshop space ensures plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. With thoughtful upgrades throughout, this beautifully maintained property also comes with a seller provided 1 yr home warranty for the new owners.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights walk-out lower level, additional workshop space, and fresh paint as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,564/month
Principal & Interest$3,590
Property Tax$730
Insurance$243
Down payment20% ($146,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.24% rate · 30yr fixed · $583,999 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1962
HeatingBaseboard, Hot Water
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot9,147 sqft
Days on Zillow40 Days
Price/sqft$211
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1962
Stories2
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Hot Water
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
RoofComposition,Metal
ConstructionBrick, Vinyl Siding
Water / SewerWell / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Detached
Garage2 spaces
BasementWalk-Out Access
Fireplaces2
Lot9,147 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood49080
Annual tax$5,879
Parcel081236000600
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dryer
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Water Softener Owned
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Heating
Baseboard
Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup
Gas Dryer Hookup
Laundry Room
Main Level
Fireplace
Family Room
Living Room
Windows
Screens
Replacement
Insulated Windows
Window Treatments
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Detached
Construction
Brick
Vinyl Siding
Utilities
Natural Gas Connected
Room details
11 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
UpperBedroom2
UpperBedroom3
UpperBedroom4
UpperMaster Bathroom
UpperBathroom1
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market40
Est. value$707,100
Est. rent$2,598/mo
Tax rate1.11%
Price/sqft$211
On marketMar 2, 2026
PostedFeb 27, 2026
Last sold$432,500
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 6, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,581
Favorites24
How are the schools in Plainwell?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Plainwell, MI, 49080
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 6, 2026Price Change$729,999$211MichRIC
Mar 15, 2026Price Change$749,999$217MichRIC
Mar 2, 2026Listed For Sale$759,999$220MichRIC
Nov 25, 2023Listing Removed——Realcomp II
Nov 24, 2021Sold$432,500$125MichRIC
Oct 20, 2021Pending Sale$475,000$137MichRIC
Sep 22, 2021Price Change$475,000$137MichRIC
Sep 3, 2021Price Change$499,900$145MichRIC
Aug 19, 2021Listed For Sale$549,900$159MichRIC
Apr 7, 2021Listing Removed——Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan and Northern Indiana Real Estate
Dec 7, 2020Listed For Sale$990,000$286Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
Price Change$729,999
Apr 6, 2026•$211/sqft•MichRIC
Price Change$749,999
Mar 15, 2026•$217/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$759,999
Mar 2, 2026•$220/sqft•MichRIC
Listing Removed—
Nov 25, 2023•Realcomp II
Sold$432,500
Nov 24, 2021•$125/sqft•MichRIC
Pending Sale$475,000
Oct 20, 2021•$137/sqft•MichRIC
Price Change$475,000
Sep 22, 2021•$137/sqft•MichRIC
Price Change$499,900
Sep 3, 2021•$145/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$549,900
Aug 19, 2021•$159/sqft•MichRIC
Listing Removed—
Apr 7, 2021•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan and Northern Indiana Real Estate
Listed For Sale$990,000
Dec 7, 2020•$286/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024—$249,700
Apr 8, 2023—$239,300
Apr 8, 2022—$199,400
Apr 8, 2021—$195,200
Apr 8, 2020—$195,200
Apr 8, 2019$2,786$182,300
Apr 8, 2018—$163,900
Apr 8, 2017—$165,800
Apr 8, 2016—$140,400
Apr 8, 2015—$132,800
Apr 8, 2014—$132,800
Apr 8, 2012—$152,100
Apr 8, 2011—$157,600
Apr 8, 2010—$170,400
Apr 8, 2009—$170,400
Apr 8, 2008—$170,400
Apr 8, 2007—$165,140
Apr 8, 2006—$159,500
Apr 8, 2005—$150,785
Apr 8, 2004—$150,785
Apr 8, 2003—$142,610
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Local context around this listing
Plainwell, MI • Barry County
Nearby cities
AlleganCaledoniaFennvilleHollandKalamazooMiddlevillePortageSouth Haven
Nearby zip codes
490044900949080
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