Mecosta County property record for 218 Monroe Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,264 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,500 (Feb 2016) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-10-471-003 |
| Primary APN | 17-10-471-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Street Address | 218 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-1439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000218 MONROE AVENUE: PARLEY M. BROWN'S SUBDIVISION -- BLK 2, LOT 4 & THE N 1/2 OF LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARLEY M. BROWN'S SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
218 Monroe Ave is owned by a company that bought it in February 2016.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 19, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 110 N BRONSON AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-8642 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201600000935 |
| Deed Book / Page | 862 / 0070 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $50,700 | $101,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 Monroe 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 218 Monroe 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 338 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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