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845 WATER TOWER RD

BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
0
Baths
24,766 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.
1.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$47,501 (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.$982,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,087,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,964,000

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.32
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2006
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.89
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 1.3 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

845 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
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Big Rapids 49307
  • Newer than 90% 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 area24,766 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.78 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 845 Water Tower Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBig Rapids 49307Mecosta County
Living areabigger than24,766 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.89 ac67% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than199689% of homes90% of homes

About 845 Water Tower Rd

When did 845 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI last sell?

845 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI last sold on Mar 23, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 845 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI?

845 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI has 24,766 square feet of living space and a 1.89-acre lot.

When was 845 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI built?

845 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 845 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI?

845 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 845 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 (24,766 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (1.89 ac against a typical 0.78 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1996 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 845 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 845 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI was $47,501. The county assessed it at $982,000.

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