231 E Grand Traverse St, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 231 E Grand Traverse St, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.207 acres (9,017 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,772 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Line of Credit Jul 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-11-302-008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-11-302-008`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,112 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	156 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1992
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	9,017 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	230 sqft
Deck Area	128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	231 E GRAND TRAVERSE ST
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-1409
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	000231 E GRAND TRAVERSE STREET: WARREN AND BRONSON'S FIRST SUBDIVISION -- BLK 1, LOTS 33, 34 & 35
Legal Subdivision	WARREN AND BRONSON'S FIRST SUBDIVISION
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	33-35
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3012
Census Tract	960500

Owner

231 E Grand Traverse St is owned and occupied by an individual.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	231 E GRAND TRAVERSE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1409
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 13, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Jul 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Mar 30, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Property Address	231 E GRAND TRAVERSE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1409
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 23, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	231 E GRAND ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307

Mortgage

Document Number	00939/3146
Date	Mar 13, 2026
Book Page	939/3146
Instrument	202600001582

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Property Address	231 E GRAND TRAVERSE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1409
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	231 E GRAND TRAVERSE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1409

Mortgage

Document Number	913/411
Date	Jul 29, 2021
Book Page	913/411
Instrument	202100007422

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Mar 30, 2021
Property Address	231 E GRAND TRAVERSE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1409
Document Number	910/602
Book / Page	910 / 602
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2021
Instrument	202100002748
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 5, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$4.30
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	231 IVES AVE, 231, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1821

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	231 E GRAND TRAVERSE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1409

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 231 E Grand Traverse St was $1,772 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$89,300	$178,600
2025	$1,772.00
2023		$69,000	$138,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 231 E Grand Traverse St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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

Wildfire risk around 231 E Grand Traverse St 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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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