Mecosta County property record for 500 Willow Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,185 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Aug 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-14-255-006 |
| Primary APN | 17-14-255-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,185 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 889 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Area | 391 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Street Address | 500 WILLOW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-2055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000500 WILLOW AVENUE: WARREN AND BRONSON'S THIRD SUBDIVISION, PLAT #3 -- BLK 49, LOTS 15 & 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARREN AND BRONSON'S THIRD SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-16 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
500 Willow Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 19, 2023
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20879 MADISON AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9755 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE 1 INC |
| Nov 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ISABELLA BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202200006663 |
| Deed Book / Page | 920 / 2507 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Property Address | 500 WILLOW AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2055 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 WILLOW AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2055 |
| Document Number | 00937/1527 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Book Page | 937/1527 |
| Instrument | 202500007129 |
| Name | CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LUBBOCK, TX 79413 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 323 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 500 WILLOW AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2055 |
| Document Number | 00920/2507 |
| Book / Page | 920 / 2507 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200006663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | VERIFIED TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 WILLOW AVE, 500, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2055 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3016 WOODBRIDGE DR SE APT 304, 304, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512-1966 |
| Document Number | 202200006664 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200006664 |
| Name | MORTGAGE 1 INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Property Address | 500 WILLOW AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2055 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 906/5287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 906/5287 |
| Instrument | 202000008225 |
| Name | ISABELLA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Big Rapids City |
| County | Mecosta County |
| Unified School District | Big Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,400 | $122,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Willow Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 Claims | 3 (1991–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2013 · river or lake flooding |
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 risk around 500 Willow Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
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 |
| 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.
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 |
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