Mecosta County property record for 16972 James Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.361 acres (15,725 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $377,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,938 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02 042 070 000 |
| Primary APN | 02 042 070 000 |
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| Lot Area | 15,725 sqft (0.361 acres) |
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| Street Address | 16972 JAMES DR |
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| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-9010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 31 T16N R09W YOUNGS LAKE RESORT #2 LOT 70, 71 |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | YOUNGS LAKE RESORT |
| Legal Lot Number | 70-71 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
16972 James Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16972 JAMES DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20258806 |
| Deed Book / Page | 938 / 3025 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 16972 JAMES DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9010 |
| Document Number | 00938/3025 |
| Book / Page | 938 / 3025 |
| Map Reference | LB 3 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500008806 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,827.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16972 JAMES DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9010 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16972 JAMES DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9010 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16972 James Dr was $1,938, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta County |
| County Subdivision | Grant Township |
| Unified School District | Big Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $169,000 (-0.35%) | $338,000 (-0.35%) | |
| 2025 | $1,938.00 (+2.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $169,600 | $339,200 |
| 2024 | $1,891.00 | ||
| 2023 | $180,600 | $361,200 |
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.
FEMA maps place 16972 James Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 16972 James Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| HomeWorks Connect Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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