703 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 703 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,517 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.173 acres (7,536 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$89,000 (Jan 2005)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Line of Credit May 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-11-190-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-11-190-001`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,517 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	442 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	7,536 sqft (0.173 acres)
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	96 sqft
Deck Area	115 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address	703 N 3RD AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-1164
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	000703 N THIRD AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- PART O
Legal Subdivision	GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPAN
Legal Block	27
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	960500

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	16425 165TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9309
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CHEMICAL BANK
May 16, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, LAKELAND TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 7, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 7, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 10, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	725/1519
Deed Book / Page	725 / 1519
Last Transfer Date	May 16, 2017
Transfer Doc	875/0544
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Property Address	703 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1164
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 31, 2020

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	904/3672
Date	Jul 17, 2020
Book Page	904/3672
Instrument	202000005069

Lender

Name	CHEMICAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	May 16, 2017
Property Address	703 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1164
Document Number	875/0544
Book / Page	875 / 0544
Instrument Date	May 5, 2017
Instrument	201700003779
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 5, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, LAKELAND TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW, 1400, WASHINGTON, DC 20250-0002

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16425 165TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9309

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	$56,700	$113,400

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2015

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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 276 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
Point Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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