Mecosta County property record for 203 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,993 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-11-379-013 |
| Primary APN | 17-11-379-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 484 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 278 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 203 N 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-1561 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 00203 N THIRD AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- BLK 16, |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPAN |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
Source: Mecosta County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37561 E GREENWOOD DR, NORTHVILLE, MI 48167-9095 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20163597 |
| Deed Book / Page | 864 / 1304 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 865/0606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 203 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1561 |
| Document Number | 00916/2083 |
| Book / Page | 916 / 2083 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202200000035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 37561 E GREENWOOD DR, NORTHVILLE, MI 48167-9095 |
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 | $90,900 (+8.86%) | $181,800 (+8.86%) | |
| 2025 | $2,993.00 (+3.03%) | $83,500 (+19.63%) | $167,000 (+19.63%) |
| 2024 | $2,905.00 | ||
| 2023 | $69,800 | $139,600 |
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
| 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.
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 | None beyond 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 276 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Point Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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