725 S 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 725 S 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial
Details	6,000 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.93 acres (40,511 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$400,000 (Feb 2023)
Tax Bill	$6,236 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2023 Sale & Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-14-240-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-14-240-001`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	6,000 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1979
Fire Resistance	Wood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area	40,511 sqft (0.93 acres)
Lot Dimensions	270 ft deep x 150 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Zoned

Location & Zoning

Street Address	725 S 3RD AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-8521
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail
Legal Description	000725 S THIRD AVENUE: BIG RAPIDS WATER POWER IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S ADDITION -- BLK D, THAT PART OF LOTS 6, 9, 10 & 11 LYING
Legal Subdivision	BIG RAPIDS WATER POWER IMPROVEMENT COMPA
Legal Block	D
Legal Lot Number	6-8
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1028
Census Tract	960400

Owner

Source: Mecosta County records · APN 17-14-240-001

Assessment roll updated July 28, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	1950 HALL ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4008
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 08, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 08, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 09, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023645
Deed Book / Page	922 / 4840
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 19, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000645
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Feb 08, 2023
Property Address	725 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-8521
Document Number	00922/4840
Book / Page	922 / 4840
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2023
Instrument	202300000645
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 23, 2023
Title Company	VERIFIED TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,000.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	725 S 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-8521

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 694, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49516

Mortgage

Document Number	202300000646
Date	Feb 08, 2023
Instrument	202300000646

Lender

Name	COMMERCIAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecosta County records · Assessment roll updated July 28, 2026 · Last verified August 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$165,700 (+59.94%)	$331,400 (+59.94%)
2025	$6,236.00
2023		$103,600	$207,200

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 3, 2015 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Point Broadband Fiber Holding Fiber · Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 79 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water System	BIG RAPIDS serves 10,403 people
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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.