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Last sold for $727,500 on Jul 15, 2020

825 WATER TOWER RD

BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
0
Baths
12,360 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.
1.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$727,500 · Jul 15, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,216 (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.$227,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$455,400

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.Commercial (General)
CountyMECOSTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Brookside Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Big Rapids High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Big Rapids Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 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

825 Water Tower Rd 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Big Rapids 49307
  • Newer than 89% 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.

Living area12,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.78 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 825 Water Tower Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBig Rapids 49307Mecosta County
Living areabigger than12,360 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.1 ac59% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than199589% of homes89% of homes

About 825 Water Tower Rd

When did 825 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI last sell?

825 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI last sold on Jul 15, 2020 for $727,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 825 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI?

825 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI has 12,360 square feet of living space and a 1.10-acre lot.

When was 825 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI built?

825 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 825 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI?

825 Water Tower Rd, 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 825 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Big Rapids 49307?

Among the 5,459 homes in Big Rapids 49307, it is bigger than almost all of them (12,360 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (1.1 ac against a typical 0.78 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1995 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 825 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 825 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI was $12,216. The county assessed it at $227,700.

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