305 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 305 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$75,000 (Nov 2016)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-11-335-011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-11-335-011`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Building Area	988 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	988 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	54 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address	305 N 3RD AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-1563
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	000305 N THIRD AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- BLK 17
Legal Subdivision	GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPAN
Legal Block	17
Legal Lot Number	1-2
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	960500

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	140 SKYLINE DR, HOWELL, MI 48843-8678
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	870/0164
Deed Book / Page	870 / 0164
Last Transfer Date	Jun 14, 2017
Transfer Doc	876/0693
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Jun 14, 2017
Property Address	305 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1563
Document Number	876/0693
Book / Page	876 / 0693
Map Reference	LB1 PG8
Instrument Date	Mar 2, 2017
Instrument	201700004595
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 5, 2021
Title Company	LIBERTY TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	140 SKYLINE DR, 140, HOWELL, MI 48843-8678

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	140 SKYLINE DR, HOWELL, MI 48843-8678

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

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	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2023	$47,200	$94,400

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

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.

Nearby Properties on N 3rd Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures