Mecosta County property record for 126 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,490 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,598 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-11-451-001 |
| Primary APN | 17-11-451-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,490 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 126 N 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-1560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000126 N THIRD AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- BLK 7, |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPAN |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 25, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHEMICAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20247595 |
| Deed Book / Page | 932 / 2093 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000916/542 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 126 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1560 |
| Document Number | 000916/542 |
| Book / Page | 916 / 542 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100011532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 696 110TH AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-9505 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 126 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1560 |
| Document Number | 898/3307 |
| Book / Page | 898 / 3307 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900004998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | BRIDGE TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $989.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 N 3RD AVE, 126, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1560 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 696 110TH AVE, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-9505 |
| Document Number | 201900004999 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900004999 |
| Name | CHEMICAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
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 | $96,200 (+19.8%) | $192,400 (+19.8%) | |
| 2024 | $3,598.00 | ||
| 2023 | $80,300 | $160,600 |
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.
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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 145 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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