Mecosta County property record for 217 Ives Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,839 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (May 2012) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-14-129-004 |
| Primary APN | 17-14-129-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,839 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Street Address | 217 IVES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-3205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000217 IVES AVENUE: WARREN AND BRONSON'S THIRD SUBDIVISION, PLAT #2 -- BLK 26, LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARREN AND BRONSON'S THIRD SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
217 Ives Ave is owned by a company that bought it in May 2012.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 19, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1079, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-0979 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201200003975 |
| Deed Book / Page | 821 / 0060 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Property Address | 217 IVES AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-3205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 886/1151 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 886/1151 |
| Instrument | 201800003429 |
| Name | CHEMICAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIDLAND, MI 48641 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Big Rapids City |
| County | Mecosta County |
| Unified School District | Big Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,800 | $141,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Ives Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1991–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2013 · river or lake flooding |
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 217 Ives 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.
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 249 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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