Mecosta County property record for 834 N 4th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,102 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-11-176-002 |
| Primary APN | 17-11-176-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 407 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 834 N 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIG RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49307-1130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 000834 N FOURTH AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPAN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-9 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
834 N 4th Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14935 205TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9210 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 834 N 4th Ave was $2,102.
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 | $67,400 | $134,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,102.00 | ||
| 2023 | $52,000 | $104,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 834 N 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 834 N 4th Ave is low, with less than 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 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 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 174 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Point Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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