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$197,603$124 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

21870 MADISON AVE

BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
3
Beds
2 / 2
Baths
1,588 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
6.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$198K
$176K low$220K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,481 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$137,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$120,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$275,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.6
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
14
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMECOSTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.80
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 188 ft²Porch · 440 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Brookside Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.6 mi
H
Big Rapids High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Big Rapids Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Big Rapids Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49307These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.125 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,905
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,799
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

21870 Madison Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Big Rapids 49307
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Big Rapids 49307

What homes are worth in Big Rapids 49307

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$46K$486K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Big Rapids 49307.

How it measures up in Big Rapids 49307

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Big Rapids 49307.

Estimated value$197,603
CheaperTypical $199,473Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,588 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,484 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size6.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 21870 Madison Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBig Rapids 49307Mecosta County
Estimated valuepricier than$197,60349% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12442% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,588 ft²58% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.8 ac82% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than197976% of homes76% of homes

About 21870 Madison Ave

How much is 21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI is $197,603 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $175,581 to $219,625. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI last sell?

21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,588 square feet of living space and a 6.80-acre lot.

When was 21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI built?

21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI is assigned to Brookside Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Big Rapids High School (high), rated B-; Big Rapids Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Big Rapids Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Big Rapids 49307?

Among the 5,459 homes in Big Rapids 49307, it is worth more than 49% of them ($197,603 against a typical $199,473), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($124 against a typical $133), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,588 ft² against a typical 1,484 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (6.8 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1979 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Mecosta County, it is worth more than 52% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21870 Madison Ave, Big Rapids, MI was $2,481. The county assessed it at $137,800.

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