1303 Darwin Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 1303 Darwin Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.517 acres (22,521 sqft)
Owner	Individual on Record
Last Sale	$61,500 (Nov 2016)
Tax Bill	$3,114 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-11-132-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-11-132-002`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,272 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	120 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1992
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	22,521 sqft (0.517 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 150 ft wide
Garage Area	768 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1303 DARWIN AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-1215
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	001303 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	7
Legal Lot Number	5-7
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	960500

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual on Record
Mailing Address	1303 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1215
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 30, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Jun 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INDEPENDENT BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20167821
Deed Book / Page	869 / 2219
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 13, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	00867/1670
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2022
Property Address	1303 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1215
Document Number	00921/5813
Book / Page	921 / 5813
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2022
Instrument	202200009027
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 14, 2022
Title Company	BIG RAPIDS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$967.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1303 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1215

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	22480 220TH AVE, PARIS, MI 49338-9745

Mortgage

Document Number	202200009028
Date	Nov 30, 2022
Instrument	202200009028

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2052

Mortgage

Document Number	00921/5826
Date	Nov 30, 2022
Book Page	921/5826
Instrument	202200009029

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY
Type	Government Agency
Address	LANSING, MI 48912

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Property Address	1303 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1215
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 8, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	912/1258
Date	Jun 21, 2021
Book Page	912/1258
Instrument	202100006138

Lender

Name	INDEPENDENT BANK
Type	Bank
Address	COPEMISH, MI 49625

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2036

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		$94,000 (+5.15%)	$188,000 (+5.15%)
2025	$3,114.00 (+3.01%) Homeowner's exemption	$89,400 (+24.86%)	$178,800 (+24.86%)
2024	$3,023.00
2023		$71,600	$143,200

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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