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 additional workshop space ensures plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or hobbies.
With thoughtful upgrades throughout, this beautifully maintained property is full of charm and ready for its next owners.
Active
$759,999
12860 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080
4beds
3,456sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$622,000 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 01, 2026 at 09:02pm
Listed by:
Timothy R Magierka 269-599-6343,
Success Realty West Michigan 616-447-3010
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26007138
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Recreation
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,580
- Total interior livable area: 3,456 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub Spa
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Pine Lake
Lot
- Size: 9,147.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 155 x 60
Details
- Parcel number: 1236000600
- Zoning description: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Plainwell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,652
- Annual tax amount: $5,879
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$622,000
$560,000 - $697,000
$2,458/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $759,999+75.7%$220/sqft |
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| 11/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Realcomp II #66021101401 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2021 | Sold | $432,500-8.9%$125/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #21101401 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2021 | Pending sale | $475,000$137/sqft |
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| 9/22/2021 | Price change | $475,000-5%$137/sqft |
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| 9/3/2021 | Price change | $499,900-9.1%$145/sqft |
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| 8/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $549,900-44.5%$159/sqft |
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| 4/7/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan and Northern Indiana Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $990,000$286/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate #20049842 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $249,700 +4.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $239,300 +20% |
| 2022 | -- | $199,400 +2.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $195,200 |
| 2020 | -- | $195,200 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $2,786 | $182,300 +11.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $163,900 -1.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $165,800 +18.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $140,400 +5.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $132,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $132,800 -12.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $152,100 -3.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $157,600 -7.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $170,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $170,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $170,400 +3.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $165,140 +3.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $159,500 +5.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $150,785 |
| 2004 | -- | $150,785 +5.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $142,610 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,269/mo
Principal & interest
$3566
Property taxes
$703
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49080
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Delton-Kellogg Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 6/10Delton-Kellogg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
- 7/10Delton Kellogg Elem. SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 6.7 mi
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