1216 Darwin Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 1216 Darwin Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,492 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$127,900 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,404 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-11-136-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-11-136-010`

Exterior

Lot Area	7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1216 DARWIN AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-1126
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	001216 DARWIN AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY'S AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SECOND ADDITION -- BL
Legal Subdivision	GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPAN
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	13-14
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1018
Census Tract	960500

Owner

Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 30, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1216 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1126
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 1, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Apr 7, 2021	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2022
Property Address	1216 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1126
Document Number	00917/1498
Book / Page	917 / 1498
Instrument	202200001523
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$960.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18944 MILTON RD, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9082

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1216 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1126

Mortgage

Document Number	202200001524
Date	Mar 1, 2022
Instrument	202200001524

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2052

April 2021: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Apr 7, 2021
Property Address	1216 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1126
Document Number	00910/1897
Book / Page	910 / 1897
Instrument Date	Mar 24, 2021
Instrument	202100003086
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$61.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1216 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1126

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18944 MILTON RD, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9082

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
Municipality	Big Rapids City
County	Mecosta County
Unified School District	Big Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$43,900 (+27.62%)	$87,800 (+27.62%)
2025	$1,404.00
2023		$34,400	$68,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

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	Indirect within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Point Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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