720 West Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 720 West Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	1 acres (43,604 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$149,900 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,574 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05 078 012 300`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05 078 012 300`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,568 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,568 sqft
Basement Area	1,040 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,040 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 2004
Architectural Style	Modular
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	43,604 sqft (1 acres)
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	32 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Street Address	720 WEST AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-9273
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SEC 03 T15N R10W CHEW'S FARM ADDITION E 200 FT OF S 218 FT OF LOT 12
Legal Range	10W
Legal Township	15N
Legal Section	03
Legal Subdivision	CHEW'S FARM ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4003
Census Tract	960500

Owner

Source: Mecosta County records, as of October 20, 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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	720 WEST AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9273
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 27, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage INDEPENDENT BANK
Jun 27, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage INDEPENDENT BANK
Jul 18, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20194524
Deed Book / Page	898 / 1769
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Jun 27, 2019
Property Address	720 WEST AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9273
Document Number	00898/1769
Book / Page	898 / 1769
Instrument Date	Jun 24, 2019
Instrument	201900004524
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2023
Title Company	LAKELAND TITLE/MECOSTA COMPANY, LAKELAND TITLE OF MECOSTA CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,290.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	720 WEST AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9273

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	720 WEST AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9273

Mortgage

Document Number	201900004525
Date	Jun 27, 2019
Instrument	201900004525

Lender

Name	INDEPENDENT BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2049

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Jun 27, 2019
Property Address	720 WEST AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9273
Document Number	00898/1769
Book / Page	898 / 1769
Instrument Date	Jun 24, 2019
Instrument	201900001769
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2023
Title Company	LAKELAND TITLE/MECOSTA COMPANY, LAKELAND TITLE OF MECOSTA CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,290.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	720 WEST AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9273

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	720 WEST AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9273

Mortgage

Document Number	201900001771
Date	Jun 27, 2019
Instrument	201900001771

Lender

Name	INDEPENDENT BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2049

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Jul 18, 2017
Property Address	720 WEST AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9273
Document Number	00877/1120
Book / Page	877 / 1120
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2017
Instrument	201700005521
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2023
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, LAKELAND TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	277 N BEARTRACK, WHITE CLOUD, MI 49349-7546

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 63, BENZONIA, MI 49616-0063

Mortgage

Document Number	201700005522
Date	Jul 18, 2017
Instrument	201700005522

Lender

Name	UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Mecosta County
County Subdivision	Big Rapids Charter Township
Unified School District	Big Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$122,300 (+33.52%)	$244,600 (+33.52%)
2025	$2,574.00
2023		$91,600	$183,200

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2015

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 39 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
Point Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Verizon.

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