1. Home
  2. Michigan
  3. Mecosta County
  4. Big Rapids
  5. S 3rd Ave

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

Mecosta County property record for 327 S 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details12,400 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size2.25 acres (98,402 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$11,655 (Mar 2012)
Tax Bill$12,849 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Transfer
Feb 2023 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-14-205-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-14-205-001

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area12,400 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Fire ResistanceSpecial
Lot Area98,402 sqft (2.25 acres)
Lot Dimensions281 ft deep x 350 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemPackage A/C
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address327 S 3RD AVE
CityBIG RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49307-9782
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal Description000327 S THIRD AVENUE: BIG RAPIDS WATER POWER IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S ADDITION -- BLK B, LOTS 1 THRU 11 INCL & BLK G, LOTS 1, 2
Legal SubdivisionBIG RAPIDS WATER POWER IMPROVEMENT COMPA
Legal BlockB,G
Legal Lot Number1-3
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1028
Census Tract960400

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address124 MAPLE RIDGE RD, NEWAYGO, MI 49337-8033
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 18, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 28, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
DAVID COSGROVE
Jan 3, 2018Land Contract, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE, LAKELAND TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 28, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 28, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20122836
Deed Book / Page819 / 2284
Last Transfer DateNov 1, 2023
Transfer Doc000929/245
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateApr 18, 2024
Property Address327 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9782
Document Number000929/245
Book / Page929 / 245
Instrument DateNov 1, 2023
Instrument202400002781
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address327 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9782

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipIrrevocable Trust
Address124 MAPLE RIDGE RD, NEWAYGO, MI 49337-8033

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Property Address327 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9782
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number000923/118
DateFeb 28, 2023
Book Page923/118
Instrument202300000995
Lender
NameDAVID COSGROVE
TypePrivate Party
AddressCADILLAC, MI 49601
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage

January 2018: Land Contract, Transfer

Document TypeLand Contract
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateJan 3, 2018
Property Address327 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9782
Document Number00882/2669
Book / Page882 / 2669
Instrument DateDec 28, 2017
Instrument201800000034
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, LAKELAND TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address124 MAPLE RIDGE RD, NEWAYGO, MI 49337-8033

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address327 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9782

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

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
2026$239,800 (-8.26%)$479,600 (-8.26%)
2025$12,849.00 (-6.29%)$261,400 (+16.23%)$522,800 (+16.23%)
2024$13,711.00
2023$224,900$449,800

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 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

Nearby Properties on S 3rd Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

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