Mecosta County property record for 117 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,495 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,900 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,388 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-11-382-008 |
| Primary APN | 17-11-382-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,495 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 493 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 117 N 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-1559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000117 N THIRD AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- BLK 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPAN |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
117 N 3rd Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of January 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6396 E CARRIGAN DR, NEWAYGO, MI 49337-8752 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20146016 |
| Deed Book / Page | 847 / 453 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 847/0468 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Big Rapids City |
| County | Mecosta County |
| Unified School District | Big Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,000 | $146,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,388.00 | ||
| 2023 | $61,200 | $122,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 N 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 117 N 3rd Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BIG RAPIDS serves 10,403 people · EPA ID MI0000710 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Point Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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