Newaygo County property record for 5252 Elm Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,584 sqft |
| Lot Size | 80 acres (3,484,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,866 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-33-100-003 |
| Primary APN | 08-33-100-003 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,584 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 3,484,800 sqft (80 acres) |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 5252 ELM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-9136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOCAL ZONE |
| Legal Description | S1/2 NW1/4 SEC 33, T15N - R11W 80A M/L |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWAYGO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWICH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2226 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
5252 Elm Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2008.
Source: Newaygo County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5252 ELM AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 433 / 4545 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5252 Elm Ave was $4,866 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Newaygo County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Newaygo County |
| County Subdivision | Norwich Township |
| Unified School District | Big Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $250,900 | $501,800 | |
| 2025 | $4,866.00 | ||
| 2023 | $185,400 | $370,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,403.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5252 Elm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 17, 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 5252 Elm 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Truestream Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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