825 Lilac Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Property Records

Mecosta County property record for 825 Lilac Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,799 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.517 acres (22,521 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$4,663 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2023 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-14-411-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-14-411-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Building Area	1,799 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	1,907 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1979
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	22,521 sqft (0.517 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 150 ft wide
Garage Area	553 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	199 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	825 LILAC AVE
City	BIG RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49307-2521
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	000825 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	36-7
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Township / Civil Division	BIG RAPIDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1028
Census Tract	960600

Owner

825 Lilac Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2013.

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 Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	825 LILAC AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2521
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jul 22, 2013
Transfer Doc	0000006422
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MECOSTA MI
Recording Date	Jan 12, 2023
Property Address	825 LILAC AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2521
Document Number	00922/3029
Book / Page	922 / 3029
Instrument Date	Jan 6, 2023
Instrument	202300000212
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 27, 2023
Title Company	VERIFIED TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	825 LILAC AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-2521

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5814 TEXTILE RD, SALINE, MI 48176-9793

Mortgage

Document Number	202300000213
Date	Jan 12, 2023
Instrument	202300000213

Lender

Name	LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 825 Lilac Ave was $4,663 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$150,400	$300,800
2025	$4,663.00
2023		$108,400	$216,800

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 825 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

Wildfire risk around 825 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.

Drinking Water

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

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, 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 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