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$193,740$183 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

685 MELROSE ST

PLAINWELL, MI 49080
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,056 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$194K
$182K low$206K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,822 (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.$82,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$63,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,800

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.0.20
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

E
Starr Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Plainwell High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Plainwell Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 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

685 Melrose St 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 87% of homes in Allegan County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Allegan County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Allegan County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Plainwell 49080
  • Older than 80% 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.

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$118K$703K

This home is worth more than 16% 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$193,740
CheaperTypical $283,635Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $200Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,468 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.74 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 685 Melrose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainwell 49080Allegan County
Estimated valuepricier than$193,74016% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18339% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²16% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac8% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195024% of homes20% of homes

About 685 Melrose St

How much is 685 Melrose St, Plainwell, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 685 Melrose St, Plainwell, MI is $193,740 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $181,884 to $205,596. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 685 Melrose St, Plainwell, MI last sell?

685 Melrose St, Plainwell, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 685 Melrose St, Plainwell, MI?

685 Melrose St, Plainwell, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 685 Melrose St, Plainwell, MI built?

685 Melrose St, Plainwell, MI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 685 Melrose St, Plainwell, MI?

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

How does 685 Melrose St, Plainwell, MI compare to other homes in Plainwell 49080?

Among the 5,835 homes in Plainwell 49080, it is worth more than 16% of them ($193,740 against a typical $283,635), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($183 against a typical $200), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,468 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.74 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1950 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Allegan County, it is worth more than 13% 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 685 Melrose St, Plainwell, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 685 Melrose St, Plainwell, MI was $2,822. The county assessed it at $82,900.

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