Mecosta County property record for 520 Willow Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,207 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-14-255-009 |
| Primary APN | 17-14-255-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 972 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 520 WILLOW AVE |
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| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-2055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000520 WILLOW AVENUE: WARREN AND BRONSON'S THIRD SUBDIVISION, PLAT #3 -- BLK 49, LOTS 9 & 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARREN AND BRONSON'S THIRD SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-10 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 WILLOW AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 835/1520 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 520 WILLOW AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2055 |
| Document Number | 873/1700 |
| Book / Page | 873 / 1700 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700002364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, LAKELAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14595 220TH AVE # AVE5C, 14595, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9232 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 703 BEEBE AVE, FREMONT, MI 49412-1305 |
| Document Number | 201700002365 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700002365 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
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 | $83,900 (+10.83%) | $167,800 (+10.83%) | |
| 2025 | $2,207.00 (+2.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,700 (+25.75%) | $151,400 (+25.75%) |
| 2024 | $2,143.00 | ||
| 2023 | $60,200 | $120,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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