703 N 4th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 703 N 4th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$169,200 (Sep 2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale
Aug 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-11-180-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-11-180-015

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,008 sqft Total Area
Basement Area432 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Garage Area252 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area287 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address703 N 4TH AVE
CityBIG RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49307-1127
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description000703 N FOURTH AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- BLK 1
Legal SubdivisionGRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPAN
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number1-2
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract960400

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address10090 E 48 RD, CADILLAC, MI 49601-9514
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 8, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
SUN TITLE AGENCY/MI LLC, SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MI LLC
Aug 22, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
SURE TITLE AGENCY, SUN TITLE AGENCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 22, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202300005856
Deed Book / Page925 / 5430
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateSep 8, 2023
Property Address703 N 4TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1127
Document Number00925/5430
Book / Page925 / 5430
Map ReferenceLB 1 PG 8
Instrument DateJul 31, 2023
Instrument202300005856
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023
Title CompanySUN TITLE AGENCY/MI LLC, SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MI LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,271.25
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address10090 E 48 RD, CADILLAC, MI 49601-9514

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateAug 22, 2017
Property Address703 N 4TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1127
Document Number878/1764
Book / Page878 / 1764
Map ReferenceLB2 PG3
Instrument DateJul 21, 2017
Instrument201700006398
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 5, 2021
Title CompanySURE TITLE AGENCY, SUN TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$963.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address703 N 4TH AVE, 703, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1127

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1362 HIGHWAY 56, HILLSBORO, KS 67063-8003

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 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 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
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 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 276 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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