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

Mecosta County property record for 311 S 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,510 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.112 acres (4,879 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$120,000 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill$1,237 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2024 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-14-202-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-14-202-003

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,510 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Lot Area4,879 sqft (0.112 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area560 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area35 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address311 S 3RD AVE
CityBIG RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49307-1570
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description000311 S THIRD AVENUE: BRONSON'S SUBDIVISION -- BLK 1, LOT 3
Legal SubdivisionBRONSON'S SUBDIVISION
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1028
Census Tract960400

Owner

Source: Mecosta County records, as of September 9, 2025

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1765 E 88TH ST, NEWAYGO, MI 49337-8587
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 20, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Feb 22, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
VANGUARD TITLE COMPANY
Apr 17, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
VANGUARD TITLE COMPANY
Mar 6, 2017Land Contract, Transfer
BEST HOME TITLE, BEST HOMES TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 22, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 22, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 20, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20241053
Deed Book / Page928 / 1233
Prior Transfer DateFeb 15, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000929/87
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateFeb 20, 2024
Property Address311 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1570
Document Number000928/940
Book / Page928 / 940
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2024
Instrument202400000970
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2024
Title CompanyVANGUARD TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$450.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address15035 OAKWOOD DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9256

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address311 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1570

Mortgage

Document Number000928/943
DateFeb 20, 2024
Book Page928/943
Instrument202400000971
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueMar 1, 2044

February 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateFeb 22, 2024
Property Address311 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1570
Document Number00928/1233
Book / Page928 / 1233
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2024
Instrument202400001053
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2024
Title CompanyVANGUARD TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$900.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address311 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1570

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1765 E 88TH ST, NEWAYGO, MI 49337-8587

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateApr 17, 2024
Property Address311 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1570
Document Number0000929/87
Book / Page929 / 87
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2024
Instrument202400002748
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2024
Title CompanyVANGUARD TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1765 E 88TH ST, NEWAYGO, MI 49337-8587

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address311 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1570

March 2017: Land Contract, Transfer

Document TypeLand Contract
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateMar 6, 2017
Property Address311 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1570
Document Number873/0098
Book / Page873 / 0098
Map ReferenceLB2 PG1
Instrument DateMar 3, 2017
Instrument201700001388
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 5, 2021
Title CompanyBEST HOME TITLE, BEST HOMES TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address15035 OAKWOOD DR, 15035, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9256

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address220 PEMBERTON AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1673

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$57,500 (+19.05%)$115,000 (+19.05%)
2024$1,237.00
2023$48,300$96,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2015

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 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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