Mecosta County property record for 17868 197th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft |
| Lot Size | 27.1 acres (1,183,525 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,487 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05 002 008 000 |
| Primary APN | 05 002 008 000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,782 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,782 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,782 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 1,183,525 sqft (27.1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 17868 197TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-9038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 02 T15N R10W W 27.17 A OF NE 1/4 NW 1/4 FRL |
| Legal Range | 10W |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
17868 197th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17868 197TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17868 197TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9038 |
| Document Number | 00938/3810 |
| Book / Page | 938 / 3810 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202600000133 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17868 197TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9038 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17868 197TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17868 197th Ave was $2,487 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta County |
| County Subdivision | Big Rapids Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Big Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $168,500 (+4.46%) | $337,000 (+4.46%) | |
| 2025 | $2,487.00 (+2.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,300 | $322,600 |
| 2024 | $2,433.00 | ||
| 2023 | $132,100 | $264,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17868 197th 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 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 risk around 17868 197th 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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