720 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 720 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms	1 Baths
Year Built	Built 1940
Square Footage	2,020 sqft Total Area
Lot Size	12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
Garage	299 sqft
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Last Sale	$85,000 (2020)
Tax Bill	$2,605.00 (2024)

Owner

Source: Mecosta County records · APN 17-11-180-005

Assessment roll updated July 25, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	720 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1165
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 16, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number	20201101
Deed Book / Page	902 / 947
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 10, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	00856/2736
Record Refreshed	Jun 08, 2026

February 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Feb 19, 2020
Property Address	720 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1165
Document Number	902/0947
Book / Page	902 / 0947
Map Reference	LB 1 PG 8
Instrument Date	Jan 24, 2020
Instrument	202000001101
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 05, 2021
Title Company	BRIDGE TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$731.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	720 N 3RD AVE, 720, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1165

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20220 12 MILE RD, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307

Mortgage

Document Number	202000001102
Date	Feb 19, 2020
Instrument	202000001102

Lender

Name	ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecosta County records · Assessment roll updated July 25, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$97,300 (+19.68%)	$194,600 (+19.68%)
2024	$2,605.00
2023		$81,300	$162,600

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Mecosta County (26107C), updated February 3, 2015 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X
Flood Hazard	Minimal
500-Year Floodplain	No
Special Flood Hazard Area	No
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Low above 20% of the US · above 52% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	About 1 in 10,000 per year
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-11-180-005`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Baths
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Building Area	2,020 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Ranch Style
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Lot Area	12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
Depth X Width	122 ft x 100 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Spaces
Garage Area	299 sqft Garage
Deck Area	40 sqft Deck
Porch Area	81 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Heating System	Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address	720 N 3RD AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-1165
Property Usage	Residential Property Usage
Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	000720 N THIRD AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- BLK 13
Legal Subdivision	GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPAN
Legal Block	13
Legal Lot Number	14-15
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Minor Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Blockgroup	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	960500