304 S 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 304 S 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 756 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$69,000 (Oct 2021)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-14-201-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-14-201-005

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area756 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeRaised
Lot Area7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)
Garage Area336 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area16 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSpace Heater

Location & Zoning

Street Address304 S 3RD AVE
CityBIG RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49307-1571
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description000304 S THIRD AVENUE: BRONSON AND TROWBRIDGE'S ADDITION -- BLK 2, THE S 17.1 FT OF LOT 2 & ENT LOT 3; ALSO THE VAC ALLEY LYI
Legal SubdivisionBRONSON AND TROWBRIDGE'S ADDITION
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number2,3
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract960701

Owner

Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 19, 2023

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address304 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1571
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 29, 2004
Deed Document Number202100010063
Deed Book / Page915 / 394
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateOct 27, 2021
Property Address304 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1571
Document Number915/394
Book / Page915 / 394
Map ReferenceLB 2 PG 23
Instrument DateOct 25, 2021
Instrument202100010063
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2021
Title CompanySUN TITLE AGENCY OF MI LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$593.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address114 HERITAGE PL, 114, REED CITY, MI 49677-1300

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address304 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1571

Mortgage

Document Number202100010064
DateOct 27, 2021
Instrument202100010064
Lender
NameISABELLA BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueNov 1, 2041

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
MunicipalityBig Rapids City
CountyMecosta County
Unified School DistrictBig Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$35,500$71,000

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemBIG RAPIDS
serves 10,403 people · EPA ID MI0000710
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2023
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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