Mecosta County property record for 703 N 4th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,200 (Sep 2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-11-180-015 |
| Primary APN | 17-11-180-015 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 287 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 703 N 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-1127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000703 N FOURTH AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPAN |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
703 N 4th Ave is owned by a company that bought it in September 2023.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of September 22, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10090 E 48 RD, CADILLAC, MI 49601-9514 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SUN TITLE AGENCY/MI LLC, SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MI LLC |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SURE TITLE AGENCY, SUN TITLE AGENCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202300005856 |
| Deed Book / Page | 925 / 5430 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 703 N 4TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1127 |
| Document Number | 00925/5430 |
| Book / Page | 925 / 5430 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300005856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | SUN TITLE AGENCY/MI LLC, SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MI LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,271.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10090 E 48 RD, CADILLAC, MI 49601-9514 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 703 N 4TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1127 |
| Document Number | 878/1764 |
| Book / Page | 878 / 1764 |
| Map Reference | LB2 PG3 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700006398 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SURE TITLE AGENCY, SUN TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $963.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 703 N 4TH AVE, 703, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1127 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1362 HIGHWAY 56, HILLSBORO, KS 67063-8003 |
Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Big Rapids City |
| County | Mecosta County |
| Unified School District | Big Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,800 | $105,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 703 N 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 risk around 703 N 4th 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.
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 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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