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

Mecosta County property record for 312 S 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial
Details	2,550 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.365 acres (15,899 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$2,424 (Feb 2012)
Tax Bill	$1,485 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-14-201-006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-14-201-006`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,550 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Fire Resistance	Masonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area	15,899 sqft (0.365 acres)
Lot Dimensions	137 ft deep x 116 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	312 S 3RD AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-1571
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail
Legal Description	000312 S THIRD AVENUE: BRONSON AND TROWBRIDGE'S ADDITION -- BLK 2, LOTS 4 & 5 AND THE N 36 FT OF LOT 6. TOGETHER WITH THE VAC
Legal Subdivision	BRONSON AND TROWBRIDGE'S ADDITION
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	4-6
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	960701

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	19342 LAKE MONTCALM RD, HOWARD CITY, MI 49329-9434
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20121381
Deed Book / Page	818 / 1571
Last Transfer Date	Aug 28, 2021
Transfer Doc	00913/5474
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Sep 8, 2021
Property Address	312 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1571
Document Number	00913/5474
Book / Page	913 / 5474
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2021
Instrument	202100008544
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 27, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	144 - 5 MILE ROAD, REMUS, MI 49340

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	19342 LAKE MONTCALM RD, HOWARD CITY, MI 49329-9434

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$27,300 (+0.37%)	$54,600 (+0.37%)
2025	$1,485.00 (-5.11%)	$27,200 (+12.86%)	$54,400 (+12.86%)
2024	$1,565.00
2023		$24,100	$48,200

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 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 Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

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 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