Mecosta County property record for 813 Lilac Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,763 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,376 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-14-411-002 |
| Primary APN | 17-14-411-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 12,763 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 813 LILAC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-2521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000813 LILAC AVENUE: AMENDED PLAT OF ELDRIDGE AND MUCHLER RIVERSIDE ADDITION OF LOTS 36, 37 AND A PART OF LOT 38, IN WARREN E |
| Legal Subdivision | AMENDED PLAT OF ELDRIDGE AND MUCHLER RIV |
| Legal Lot Number | 36-3 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
813 Lilac Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2008.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 813 LILAC AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 783/1347 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 813 Lilac Ave was $2,376 with a homeowner's exemption, down 30.5% from the year before.
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 | $97,300 (+10.95%) | $194,600 (+10.95%) | |
| 2025 | $2,376.00 (-30.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,700 | $175,400 |
| 2024 | $3,417.00 | ||
| 2023 | $69,400 | $138,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 813 Lilac Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 813 Lilac Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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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