Mecosta County property record for 708 River St, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,544 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,244 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,488 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-14-426-006 |
| Primary APN | 17-14-426-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,544 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 14,244 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 708 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-2546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000708 S RIVER STREET: EATON MANOR -- LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | EATON MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
708 River St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2008.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 RIVER ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2546 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 773/1728 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 708 River St was $3,488 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Big Rapids City |
| County | Mecosta County |
| Unified School District | Big Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $149,600 (+9.92%) | $299,200 (+9.92%) | |
| 2025 | $3,488.00 (+3.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $136,100 | $272,200 |
| 2024 | $3,386.00 | ||
| 2023 | $106,500 | $213,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 708 River St 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 risk around 708 River St 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 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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