Mecosta County property record for 513 Ives Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,979 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Jan 2022 Second Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-14-179-009 |
| Primary APN | 17-14-179-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,979 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 18 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 513 IVES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-2033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000513 IVES AVENUE: FERRIS ACRES, A REPLAT OF BLOCKS 47, 48, 57 AND 58, IN WARREN AND IVES' PLAT (ORIGINAL PLAT) AND A REPLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATE'S FARM SUB-DIVISION |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22-7 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
513 Ives Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 513 IVES AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20178181 |
| Deed Book / Page | 881 / 107 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 881/0107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 513 IVES AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2033 |
| Document Number | 0000004609 |
| Book / Page | 941 / 3216 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 IVES AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2033 |
| Document Number | 0000004609, |
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| Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Book Page | 941/3216 |
| Instrument | 20264609 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.51% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Property Address | 513 IVES AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2033 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 IVES AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2033 |
| Document Number | 00916/3453 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 916/3453 |
| Instrument | 202200000369 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 513 IVES AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2033 |
| Document Number | 881/0107 |
| Book / Page | 881 / 0107 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700008181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, LAKELAND TITLE OF MICHIGAN M |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $688.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2265 HIGHLAND DR, 2265, ANN ARBOR, MI 48105-1087 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 IVES AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2033 |
| Document Number | 201700008182 |
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| Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700008182 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 513 Ives Ave was $1,879 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 | $72,500 (+11.88%) | $145,000 (+11.88%) | |
| 2025 | $1,879.00 (+3.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,800 | $129,600 |
| 2024 | $1,824.00 | ||
| 2023 | $51,800 | $103,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 513 Ives 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 513 Ives 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 | Indirect within 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 197 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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