Mecosta County property record for 817 N 4th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 924 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.284 acres (12,371 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,883 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-11-154-005 |
| Primary APN | 17-11-154-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 12,371 sqft (0.284 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 735 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 817 N 4TH AVE |
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| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-1129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000817 N FOURTH AVENUE: TIOGA ADDITION -- BLK A, THE S 1/2 OF LOT 7 & ENTIRE LOT 8; ALSO GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD CO |
| Legal Subdivision | TIOGA ADDITION |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-5 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
817 N 4th Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of May 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 322 S STEWART AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2079 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262926 |
| Deed Book / Page | 940 / 1786 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 817 N 4TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1129 |
| Document Number | 0000002926 |
| Book / Page | 940 / 1786 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.2926 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | MUTUAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 322 S STEWART AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2079 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000003070, |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Book Page | 940/2082 |
| Instrument | 2026.3070 |
| Name | NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.11% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,600 | $113,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,883.00 | ||
| 2023 | $47,700 | $95,400 |
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.
FEMA maps place 817 N 4th 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 817 N 4th 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 276 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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