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727 N 4th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 727 N 4th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,202 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$30,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$1,171 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Transfer
May 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-11-180-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-11-180-011

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,202 sqft Total Area
Basement Area824 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address727 N 4TH AVE
CityBIG RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49307-1127
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description000727 N FOURTH AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- BLK 1
Legal SubdivisionGRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPAN
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Township / Civil DivisionBIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract960500

Owner

Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 28, 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address727 N 4TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1127
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 8, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 11, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20183946
Deed Book / Page887 / 280
Last Transfer DateNov 3, 2021
Transfer Doc00915/1656
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateNov 8, 2021
Property Address727 N 4TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1127
Document Number915/1656
Book / Page915 / 1656
Map ReferenceLB 1 PG 8
Instrument DateNov 3, 2021
Instrument202100010353
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address727 N 4TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1127

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMECOSTA MI
Recording DateMay 11, 2018
Property Address727 N 4TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1127
Document Number887/0280
Book / Page887 / 0280
Map ReferenceLB1 PG8
Instrument DateApr 12, 2018
Instrument201800003946
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 5, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$258.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3122 DOROTHY LN, 3122, SPRING ARBOR, MI 49283-9744

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address727 N 4TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1127

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
MunicipalityBig Rapids City
CountyMecosta County
Unified School DistrictBig Rapids Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$59,600 (+7%)$119,200 (+7%)
2025$1,171.00 (+2.99%) Homeowner's exemption$55,700 (+19.02%)$111,400 (+19.02%)
2024$1,137.00
2023$46,800$93,600

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBIG RAPIDS
serves 10,403 people · EPA ID MI0000710
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2023
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 276 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Point Broadband
Fiber · Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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