617 Ives Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 617 Ives Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.43 acres (18,731 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$105,000 (May 2021)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-14-181-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-14-181-002`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Building Area	1,242 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	1,242 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	18,731 sqft (0.43 acres)
Garage Area	384 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	24 sqft
Deck Area	360 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address	617 IVES AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-2421
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	000617 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	57
Legal Lot Number	22-5
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	960600

Owner

617 Ives Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.

Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 19, 2023

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	4343 47TH ST, HOLLAND, MI 49423-9586
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	3 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202100004738
Deed Book / Page	911 / 1348
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	May 6, 2021
Property Address	617 IVES AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2421
Document Number	00911/1348
Book / Page	911 / 1348
Map Reference	LB 2 PG 115
Instrument Date	May 4, 2021
Instrument	202100004738
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 1, 2023
Title Company	LAKELAND TITLE/MECOSTA COMPANY, LAKELAND TITLE OF MECOSTA CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$903.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4536 DUTCHESS CT NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534-3436

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	4343 47TH ST, HOLLAND, MI 49423-9586

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
Municipality	Big Rapids City
County	Mecosta County
Unified School District	Big Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2023	$70,300	$140,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 617 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

Wildfire risk around 617 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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