1601 Catherine St, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 1601 Catherine St, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1991
Lot Size	1.59 acres (69,260 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$155,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,530 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-02-301-006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-02-301-006`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,456 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	1,456 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1991
Effective Year Built	Effective 1991
Architectural Style	Ranch
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	69,260 sqft (1.59 acres)
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	960 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	30 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1601 CATHERINE ST
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-9037
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	001601 CATHERINE STREET: SEC 2, T15N, R10W -- COM 396 FT S OF THE NE COR OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4, TH S 132 FT, TH W 660 F
Legal Range	10W
Legal Township	15N
Legal Section	02
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	960400

Owner

1601 Catherine St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2020.

Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 25, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1601 CATHERINE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9037
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 16, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage TOP FLITE FINANCIAL INC
Mar 15, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE MICHIGAN LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 16, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 16, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 15, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20204209
Deed Book / Page	903 / 5933
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 14, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	764/1519
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Jun 16, 2020
Property Address	1601 CATHERINE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9037
Document Number	903/5933
Book / Page	903 / 5933
Instrument Date	May 28, 2020
Instrument	202000004209
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 5, 2021
Title Company	LAKELAND TITLE/MECOSTA COMPANY, LAKELAND TITLE OF MECOSTA CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,333.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1601 CATHERINE ST, 1601, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9037

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1601 CATHERINE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9037

Mortgage

Document Number	202000004210
Date	Jun 16, 2020
Instrument	202000004210

Lender

Name	TOP FLITE FINANCIAL INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2017
Property Address	1601 CATHERINE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9037
Document Number	873/0990
Book / Page	873 / 0990
Instrument Date	Mar 13, 2017
Instrument	201700001957
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 5, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, LAKELAND TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1491 CATHERINE ST, 1491, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9037

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9944 NORTHLAND DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9442

Mortgage

Document Number	201700001958
Date	Mar 15, 2017
Instrument	201700001958

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE MICHIGAN LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2032

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		$126,100	$252,200
2024	$3,530.00
2023		$107,100	$214,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1601 Catherine St 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 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 1601 Catherine St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Point Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless	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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