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$250,502$155 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

518 HICKS AVE

PLAINWELL, MI 49080
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,617 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$251K
$233K low$268K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,050 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$118,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$94,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$237,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.23
96
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
13
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.84 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALLEGAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Plainwell Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Starr Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Plainwell High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Plainwell Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49080These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,455
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.216 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,613
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,590
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

518 Hicks Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Allegan County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Allegan County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Plainwell 49080
  • Older than 92% of homes in Allegan County

What homes are worth in Plainwell 49080

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$121K$766K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Plainwell 49080.

How it measures up in Plainwell 49080

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainwell 49080.

Estimated value$250,502
CheaperTypical $293,331Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,617 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,468 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 518 Hicks Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainwell 49080Allegan County
Estimated valuepricier than$250,50235% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15520% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,617 ft²62% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac13% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than19009% of homes8% of homes

About 518 Hicks Ave

How much is 518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI is $250,502 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $232,628 to $268,376. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI last sell?

518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI?

518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,617 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI built?

518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI?

518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI is assigned to Plainwell Middle School (middle), rated B-; Starr Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Plainwell High School (high), rated A. All sit in Plainwell Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI compare to other homes in Plainwell 49080?

Among the 5,838 homes in Plainwell 49080, it is worth more than 35% of them ($250,502 against a typical $293,331), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($155 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,617 ft² against a typical 1,468 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.73 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1900 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Allegan County, it is worth more than 25% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Hicks Ave, Plainwell, MI was $3,050. The county assessed it at $118,900.

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