Mecosta County property record for 225 Winter Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,687 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-14-130-003 |
| Primary APN | 17-14-130-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 478 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 357 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 250 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 225 WINTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-1847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000225 WINTER AVENUE: WARREN AND BRONSON'S THIRD SUBDIVISION, PLAT #2 -- BLK 27, LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARREN AND BRONSON'S THIRD SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
225 Winter Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2008.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15848 157TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9528 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 781/1734 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 225 Winter Ave was $2,687, up 3% from the year before.
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 | $87,400 (+10.49%) | $174,800 (+10.49%) | |
| 2025 | $2,687.00 (+3.03%) | $79,100 | $158,200 |
| 2024 | $2,608.00 | ||
| 2023 | $61,400 | $122,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 225 Winter 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 225 Winter Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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