$249,900

117 N 3rd Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307

Estimated payment $1,504/month

Total Views 2,509
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,795 Sq Ft
$139 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

So much to love in this updated four-bedroom, TWO BATHROOM vinyl-sided home located in the heart of Big Rapids. This spacious property offers over 1,700 square feet of living space and features updated appliances including a dishwasher, range, refrigerator, washer and dryer, flooring with a mix of carpet and hard surfaces, and interior paint throughout. Garage added by the seller provides convenience and storage, while the large concrete patio with vinyl privacy fence provides an ideal outdoor entertaining space. The home also includes a clean Michigan basement for additional storage. Natural gas heating. Prime location within walking distance to Ferris State University, downtown Big Rapids, Eastwood Elementary School, and Big Rapids Middle School. Call today to see for yourself everything this well appointed home has to offer you and your family!

Listing Agent

Randy LaPreze

Big Rapids Realty License #6501382752 Listed on: 01/07/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,463

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 123 50 x 123'
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,795 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Michigan Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Big Rapids Middle School
  • Big Rapids High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,463

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 139.22
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 x 123 50 x 123'
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1795.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2463.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1795.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info High School: Big Rapids High School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: Big Rapids Middle School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: So much to love in this updated four-bedroom, TWO BATHROOM vinyl-sided home located in the heart of Big Rapids. This spacious property offers over 1,700 square feet of living space and features updated appliances including a dishwasher, range, refrigerator, washer and dryer, flooring with a mix of carpet and hard surfaces, and interior paint throughout. Garage added by the seller provides convenience and storage, while the large concrete patio with vinyl privacy fence provides an ideal outdoor entertaining space. The home also includes a clean Michigan basement for additional storage. Natural gas heating. Prime location within walking distance to Ferris State University, downtown Big Rapids, Eastwood Elementary School, and Big Rapids Middle School. Call today to see for yourself everything this well appointed home has to offer you and your family!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1795.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 785.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 249900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Rear: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • High School: Big Rapids High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Big Rapids Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 123 50 x 123'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2463.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,389 $73,000 $0 $0
2024 -- $69,300 $0 $0
2023 -- $61,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,290 $51,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/07/2026 01/07/26 For Sale $249,900 +212.8% $139 / Sq Ft
07/14/2014 07/14/14 Sold $79,900 0.0% $45 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2014 05/20/14 For Sale $79,900 -- $45 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $79,900 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $59,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26000723

MichRIC

APN: 5417-011-382-008

Michigan Mecosta County Big Rapids 49307

117 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI

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