Mecosta County property record for 1311 Darwin Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 696 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.517 acres (22,521 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,021 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-11-132-004 |
| Primary APN | 17-11-132-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 696 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 696 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 22,521 sqft (0.517 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1311 DARWIN AVE |
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| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-1215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 001311 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 | 8-10 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1311 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Property Address | 1311 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1215 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1311 DARWIN AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1215 |
| Document Number | 000922/923 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Book Page | 922/923 |
| Instrument | 202200009305 |
| Name | HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2032 |
Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,800 (+22.54%) | $119,600 (+22.54%) | |
| 2025 | $1,021.00 | ||
| 2023 | $48,800 | $97,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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 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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