$229,900
$20K PRICE DROP

117 N 3rd Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307

Estimated payment $1,444/month

Total Views 18,213
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,795 Sq Ft
$128 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
  • Unpaved Parking

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • 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

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6IlQwMDAwMDAwNiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjI2MDAwNzIzIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJBY3RpdmUiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA2LTEyVDE1OjIyOjMwLjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzE0NjI5IiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.i-G9Vm2mpqd35JP4DT7kZwMPLWGw8tmB077xVRzIk7k/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • 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
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 785.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 229900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Unpaved, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear

Utilities

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

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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Tax History

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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
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/12/2026 06/12/26 Price Changed $229,900 -3.8% $128 / Sq Ft
05/08/2026 05/08/26 Price Changed $239,000 -4.4% $133 / Sq Ft
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
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $79,900 Chicago Title
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Mortgage History

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

MLS Number: 26000723

MichRIC

APN: 5417-011-382-008

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