212 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 212 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,234 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.093 acres (4,051 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$95,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,913 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-11-340-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-11-340-003`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,234 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	752 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 2012
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	4,051 sqft (0.093 acres)
Lot Dimensions	122 ft deep x 33.3 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	75 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	212 N 3RD AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-1562
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	000212 N THIRD AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- BLK 8,
Legal Subdivision	GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPAN
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	11-12
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	960500

Owner

212 N 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.

Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 28, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	212 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1562
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 22, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE 1 INC
Nov 30, 2020	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021562
Deed Book / Page	908 / 3669
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 7, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	809/2168
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Jan 22, 2021
Property Address	212 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1562
Document Number	908/3669
Book / Page	908 / 3669
Instrument Date	Dec 10, 2020
Instrument	202100000562
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 5, 2021
Title Company	SUN TITLE AGENCY/MI LLC, SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MI LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$817.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	11980 183RD AVE, 11980, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9461

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	212 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1562

Mortgage

Document Number	202100000563
Date	Jan 22, 2021
Instrument	202100000563

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE 1 INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

November 2020: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2020
Property Address	212 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1562
Document Number	907/2840
Book / Page	907 / 2840
Instrument Date	Nov 18, 2020
Instrument	202000009001
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jul 5, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$75.90
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	212 N 3RD AVE, 212, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1562

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX A, BALDWIN, MI 49304-9001

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 212 N 3rd Ave was $1,913 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.

Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

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
2026		$76,700 (+8.64%)	$153,400 (+8.64%)
2025	$1,913.00 (+3.02%) Homeowner's exemption	$70,600	$141,200
2024	$1,857.00
2023		$59,100	$118,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 212 N 3rd Ave 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

Wildfire risk around 212 N 3rd 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	None beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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