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530 S 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 530 S 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.541 acres (23,566 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$40,500 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill$419 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Sale
Aug 2023 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-14-204-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-14-204-008

Exterior

Lot Area23,566 sqft (0.541 acres)
Lot Dimensions314 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address530 S 3RD AVE
CityBIG RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49307-9501
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Legal Description000530 S THIRD AVENUE: BIG RAPIDS WATER POWER IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S ADDITION -- BLK A, THE S 1/2 OF LOT 16 & ENT LOT 17
Legal SubdivisionBIG RAPIDS WATER POWER IMPROVEMENT COMPA
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number16-17
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract960701

Owner

530 S 3rd Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2025.

Source: Mecosta County records, as of December 19, 2025

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address8300 18 MILE RD NE, CEDAR SPRINGS, MI 49319-9772
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 10, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
SUN TITLE AGENCY LLC
Aug 25, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
SUN TITLE AGENCY/MI LLC, SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MI LLC
May 6, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
VERIFIED TITLE AGENCY LLC
May 18, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 10, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 10, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 25, 2023
Deed Document Number202500008402
Deed Book / Page938 / 1275
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateDec 10, 2025
Property Address530 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9501
Document Number00938/1275
Book / Page938 / 1275
Map ReferenceLB 1 PG 50
Instrument DateDec 5, 2025
Instrument202500008402
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2025
Title CompanySUN TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$303.75
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3001 TUSCANY DR, ELKHART, IN 46514-7674

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address8300 18 MILE RD NE, CEDAR SPRINGS, MI 49319-9772

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateAug 25, 2023
Property Address530 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9501
Document Number00925/3767
Book / Page925 / 3767
Map ReferenceLB 1 PG 50
Instrument DateAug 21, 2023
Instrument202300005422
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2023
Title CompanySUN TITLE AGENCY/MI LLC, SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MI LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3410 BELLE CHASE WAY STE 600, 600, LANSING, MI 48911-4274

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3001 TUSCANY DR, ELKHART, IN 46514-7674

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateMay 6, 2022
Property Address530 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9501
Document Number00918/3991
Book / Page918 / 3991
Instrument DateApr 29, 2022
Instrument202200004024
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 9, 2023
Title CompanyVERIFIED TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$232.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1000 WOODWARD AVE, STANWOOD, MI 49346

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1751 SPRINGWIND DR SW, BYRON CENTER, MI 49315-7939

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateMay 18, 2022
Property Address530 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9501
Document Number00918/5370
Book / Page918 / 5370
Instrument DateApr 29, 2022
Instrument202200004338
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1751 SPRINGWIND DR SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49515

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1213 PHILLIPS AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-1516

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
MunicipalityBig Rapids City
CountyMecosta County
Unified School DistrictBig Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,500$15,000
2024$419.00
2023$7,500$15,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 530 S 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 530 S 3rd Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBIG RAPIDS
serves 10,403 people · EPA ID MI0000710
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2023
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Point Broadband
Fiber · Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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