127 S 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 127 S 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,219 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$65,000 (Mar 2021)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Sale
Mar 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-11-458-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-11-458-005

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,219 sqft Total Area
Basement Area390 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeRaised
Lot Area12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area76 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address127 S 3RD AVE
CityBIG RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49307-1590
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description000127 S THIRD AVENUE: C. D. STIMSON AND CO.'S ADDITION -- LOTS 5 & 6
Legal SubdivisionC. D. STIMSON AND CO ADDITION
Legal Lot Number5-6
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1031
Census Tract960500

Owner

127 S 3rd Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2021.

Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 19, 2023

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address17576 MCKINLEY RD, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9593
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 24, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
LAKELAND TITLE/MECOSTA COMPANY, LAKELAND TITLE OF MECOAST CO
Mar 24, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
LAKELAND TITLE/MECOSTA COMPANY, LAKELAND TITLE OF MECOSTA CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 24, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 24, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 24, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202100005730
Deed Book / Page909 / 5730
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateMar 24, 2021
Property Address127 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1590
Document Number00909/5730
Book / Page909 / 5730
Map ReferenceLB 1 PG 51
Instrument DateMar 15, 2021
Instrument202100002490
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2023
Title CompanyLAKELAND TITLE/MECOSTA COMPANY, LAKELAND TITLE OF MECOAST CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$559.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5869 S MISSION RD, MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858-9107

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17576 MCKINLEY RD, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9593
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateMar 24, 2021
Property Address127 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1590
Document Number00909/5730
Book / Page909 / 5730
Map ReferenceLB 1 PG 51
Instrument DateMar 15, 2021
Instrument202100005730
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2023
Title CompanyLAKELAND TITLE/MECOSTA COMPANY, LAKELAND TITLE OF MECOSTA CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$559.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5869 S MISSION RD, MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858-9107

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17576 MCKINLEY RD, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9593
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
MunicipalityBig Rapids City
CountyMecosta County
Unified School DistrictBig Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$66,200$132,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 127 S 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 127 S 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemBIG RAPIDS
serves 10,403 people · EPA ID MI0000710
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2023
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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