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Last sold for $75,000 on Sep 3, 2014

527 S MICHIGAN AVE

BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
6
Beds
3
Baths
1,924 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Sep 3, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,281 (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.$80,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$161,200

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.25
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
49
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
57
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. 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.0.17
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Porch · 167 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Riverview Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Big Rapids Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Big Rapids High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

527 S Michigan 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.

  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Mecosta County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Big Rapids 49307
  • Older than 94% of homes in Mecosta County

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.

Living area1,924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,448 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.78 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 527 S Michigan Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBig Rapids 49307Mecosta County
Living areabigger than1,924 ft²78% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac7% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than191017% of homes6% of homes

About 527 S Michigan Ave

When did 527 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI last sell?

527 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI last sold on Sep 3, 2014 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 527 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

527 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,924 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 527 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI built?

527 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 527 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

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

How does 527 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Big Rapids 49307?

Among the 5,458 homes in Big Rapids 49307, it is bigger than 78% of them (1,924 ft² against a typical 1,448 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.78 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1910 against a typical 1965). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 527 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 527 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI was $3,281. The county assessed it at $80,600.

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