705 Ives Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 705 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	0.258 acres (11,238 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$195,700 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,304 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-14-326-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-14-326-001`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Building Area	1,242 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	1,242 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	11,238 sqft (0.258 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	36 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	705 IVES AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-2423
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	000705 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	47
Legal Lot Number	22-2
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1032
Census Tract	960600

Owner

Source: Mecosta County records, as of June 30, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	18966 16 MILE RD, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-8729
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 5, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 5, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20264059
Deed Book / Page	941 / 929
Prior Transfer Date	May 5, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc	00936/3685
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Jun 5, 2026
Property Address	705 IVES AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2423
Document Number	000941/929
Book / Page	941 / 929
Instrument Date	May 1, 2026
Instrument	20264059
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2026
Title Company	CERTIFIED TITLE, VERIFIED TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18966 16 MILE RD, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-8729

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004060,
Date	Jun 5, 2026
Instrument	20264060

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.23%
Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025

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	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$82,400 (+27.95%)	$164,800 (+27.95%)
2024	$3,304.00
2023		$64,400	$128,800

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

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

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