Mecosta County property record for 501 Ridgeview Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,828 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-15-179-001 |
| Primary APN | 17-15-179-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,518 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,518 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 155 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 598 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 18 sqft |
| Deck Area | 442 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 501 RIDGEVIEW DR |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-1939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000501 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE: SUNSET MANOR -- LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
501 Ridgeview Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 RIDGEVIEW DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1939 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 00915/5340 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 501 RIDGEVIEW DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1939 |
| Document Number | 00915/5340 |
| Book / Page | 915 / 5340 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100011232 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 501 RIDGEVIEW DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1939 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 501 RIDGEVIEW DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1939 |
| Document Number | 00915/5342 |
| Book / Page | 915 / 5342 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100011233 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 501 RIDGEVIEW DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1939 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Ridgeview Dr was $2,828 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Big Rapids City |
| County | Mecosta County |
| Unified School District | Big Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $129,600 (+8.54%) | $259,200 (+8.54%) | |
| 2025 | $2,828.00 (+2.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $119,400 | $238,800 |
| 2024 | $2,746.00 | ||
| 2023 | $91,200 | $182,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Ridgeview Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 501 Ridgeview Dr 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 164 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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