218 2nd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 218 2nd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$95,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,586 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-11-379-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-11-379-002`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,056 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	421 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions	122 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	280 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	72 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Space Heater

Location & Zoning

Street Address	218 2ND AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-1554
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	000218 SECOND 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	10
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	960500

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	218 2ND AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1554
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 8, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20217798
Deed Book / Page	913 / 2221
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 4, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	743/1305
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Aug 11, 2021
Property Address	218 2ND AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1554
Document Number	913/2221
Book / Page	913 / 2221
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2021
Instrument	202100007798
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 26, 2021
Title Company	VERIFIED TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	3135 S TUTTLE RD, 3135, CUSTER, MI 49405-9746

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	218 2ND AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1554

Mortgage

Document Number	913/2224
Date	Aug 11, 2021
Book Page	913/2224
Instrument	202100007799

Lender

Name	TOP FLITE FINANCIAL INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WILLIAMSTON, MI 48895

Agreement

Type	USDA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$56,800 (+28.51%)	$113,600 (+28.51%)
2025	$1,586.00
2023		$44,200	$88,400

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.

Flood

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

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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