1223 Darwin Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 1223 Darwin Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.215 acres (9,365 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$115,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill	$3,938 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Mortgage May 2023 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-11-131-008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-11-131-008`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Building Area	1,440 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	1,440 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1994
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	9,365 sqft (0.215 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	24 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1223 DARWIN AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-1125
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	001223 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	6
Legal Lot Number	8-9
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	960500

Owner

Source: Mecosta County records, as of November 19, 2025

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1223 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1125
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 27, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HURON COMMUNITY BANK
May 2, 2023	Land Contract, Transfer TITLE AGENCY OF MICHIGAN, SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MICHIGAN
Apr 2, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 11, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit LAKE-OSCEOLA STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20244075
Deed Book / Page	929 / 5239
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 13, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc	00929/5239
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Property Address	1223 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1125
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 8, 2025
Title Company	UNKNOWN, LAKELAND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18061 MILTON RD, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9346

Mortgage

Document Number	00937/2404
Date	Oct 27, 2025
Book Page	937/2404
Instrument	202500007337

Lender

Name	HURON COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank
Address	EAST TAWAS, MI 48730

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

May 2023: Land Contract, Transfer

Document Type	Land Contract
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	May 2, 2023
Property Address	1223 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1125
Document Number	00923/5571
Book / Page	923 / 5571
Map Reference	LB 2 PG 3
Instrument Date	Apr 28, 2023
Instrument	202300002834
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 24, 2023
Title Company	TITLE AGENCY OF MICHIGAN, SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MICHIGAN

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	11726 RIDGE WATER DR, SPARTA, MI 49345-8163

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18061 MILTON RD, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9346

April 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2018
Property Address	1223 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1125
Document Number	885/2015
Book / Page	885 / 2015
Instrument Date	Apr 2, 2018
Instrument	201800002840
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 5, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2075 JANES AVE NE, 2075, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-6226

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2075 JANES AVE NE # B, B, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-6226

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Jul 11, 2017
Property Address	1223 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1125
Document Number	877/0647
Book / Page	877 / 0647
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2017
Instrument	201700005378
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 5, 2021
Title Company	LAKELAND TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$817.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2711 W WAGNER RD, 2711, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8307

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	131 S DEKRAFT AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1623

Mortgage

Document Number	877/0649
Date	Jul 11, 2017
Book Page	877/0649
Instrument	201700005379

Lender

Name	LAKE-OSCEOLA STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	BALDWIN, MI 49304

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025

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
2025		$73,400 (+17.82%)	$146,800 (+17.82%)
2024	$3,938.00
2023		$62,300	$124,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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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