Mecosta County property record for 709 Willow Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,269 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,924 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-14-402-003 |
| Primary APN | 17-14-402-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,269 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,269 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 654 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 105 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 709 WILLOW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-2550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000709 WILLOW AVENUE: D-F CORPORATION PLAT OF RIVERSIDE ADDITION, A REPLAT OF LOTS 24, 25, 26, 31, 32 AND 33, IN WARREN ESTAT |
| Legal Subdivision | D-F CORPORATION PLAT OF RIVERSIDE ADDITI |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24-5 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 WILLOW AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE SAVINGS BANK |
| May 18, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20233083 |
| Deed Book / Page | 924 / 479 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 709 WILLOW AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2550 |
| Document Number | 000924/479 |
| Book / Page | 924 / 479 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300003083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | VERIFIED TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 709 WILLOW AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2550 |
| Document Number | 202300003084 |
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| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300003084 |
| Name | STATE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 709 WILLOW AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2550 |
| Document Number | 00918/5407 |
| Book / Page | 918 / 5407 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200004348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 709 WILLOW AVENUE, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037 |
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 | $103,400 (+10.59%) | $206,800 (+10.59%) | |
| 2025 | $2,924.00 (+2.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $93,500 (+26.35%) | $187,000 (+26.35%) |
| 2024 | $2,850.00 | ||
| 2023 | $74,000 | $148,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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