916 James St, Plainwell, MI 49080
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SOLD
MAY 8, 2026

916 James St
Plainwell, MI 49080

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,278 sqft (on 0.61 acres)

$231,000

Last Sold: May 8, 2026
16% over list $200K
$181/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,500/mo*
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$231,000

Last Sold: May 8, 2026
16% over list $200K
$181/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,500/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,278 sqft
(on 0.61 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Affordable ranch home on a low traffic 2 street neighborhood on the east side of Plainwell features large .61 acre lot, very nice 24x36 pole barn built to house RV's + 2 stall attached garage & TWO main floor living areas including large FR open to kitchen & overlooking handsome back yard. Primary Bedroom with brand new flooring, nice sized secondary bedroom with Murphy Bed & study area. The main floor LR could be reworked to become a third bedroom if so desired. The kitchen is nice sized & comes with all appliances & features quality cabinetry that could be repainted when updating. Main floor laundry comes with washer + dryer. The back yard is gorgeous & sizeable & offers privacy from neighbors. The pole barn will make men weak in the knees & is perfect for RV's, storage, workshop, golf simulator and/or MAN CAVE! There is also a one stall sized storage shed for extra storage needs. Walking distance to the nearby town of Plainwell. Seller will not review offers prior to 5 PM 4/10/26.
916 James St, Plainwell, MI 49080 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,278 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $231,000 on May 8, 2026 (16% above the $199,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $233,500, with a rent estimate of $1,572/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$181/sqft
Listed
97 days ago

Home Details for 916 James St

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space,SlabNumber of Rooms: 9
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1278 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener OwnedDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot WaterHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleOther Structures: Pole Barn
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4Has a GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Faces Side,Attached
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0812001400

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,900Price Per Sqft: $181/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Apr 10 2026

Location

Direction & Address
City: Plainwell
School Information
High School District: Plainwell

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1278 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.61 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 26013720
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Kim K Paavola, (616) 813-3035
Greenridge Realty (Caledonia)
Bought with: Amy Myers, (219) 808-4771, RE/MAX West
Source: MichRIC, MLS#26013720

Price History for 916 James St

DatePriceEventSource
05/08/2026$231,000Sold
MichRIC #26013720
04/11/2026$199,900PendingMichRIC #26013720
04/06/2026$199,900Listed For SaleMichRIC #26013720

Market trends in Gunplain

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,729
Assessment$215,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 916 James St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
204 N Sherwood Ave, Plainwell, MI
0.44
Single-Family Home
$252,010
06/26/26
3
1
1,350
144 Orchard St, Plainwell, MI
0.22
Single-Family Home
$205,000
07/28/25
3
1.5
1,221
835 M 89, Plainwell, MI
0.50
Single-Family Home
$258,000
05/08/26
2
1
1,076
936 James St, Plainwell, MI
0.13
Single-Family Home
$299,900
04/13/26
4
1.5
1,800
605 S Anderson St, Plainwell, MI
0.39
Single-Family Home
$260,000
05/14/26
3
1
1,770
115 Maple St, Plainwell, MI
0.36
Single-Family Home
$270,000
06/10/26
3
2
1,387
793 Riverview Dr, Plainwell, MI
0.70
Single-Family Home
$240,000
06/25/26
3
1
1,344
1085 2nd Division, Plainwell, MI
0.64
Single-Family Home
$229,750
08/21/25
3
1
1,414

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What Locals Say about Gunplain

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  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 92 % Say kids play outside

  • 91 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 36 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 31 % Say there are community events

  • 17 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 17 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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