$189,900
SOLD FEB 11, 2026

14985 157th Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,370 Sq Ft
246,550 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

85 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a pond
  • Fruit Trees
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Hilly Lot
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of February 2026

PRICED TO RENOVATE!! This 5 acre setting has rolling hills, mature fruit trees, a pond and private backyard with views of your own covered bridge, sitting just a few miles East of the Big Rapids. Home and 2 stall garage built in the 60's has 3 bedrooms, oversized living room with wood burning unit, attached greenhouse and patio. New roof, vinyl windows and LVT flooring in the 6-7 years. This home is a great option for someone who wants a project they can invest in and make their own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Veersma

Big Rapids Realty License #6501312844 Listed on: 11/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jamie Rogers

Bellabay Realty LLC License #6501432689

Bellabay Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,202

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 5.66 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 530x465
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Corner Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Fruit Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,370 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,202

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

5.66 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mid-Century Modern
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 1370.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exclusions: NA
  • List Price: 199900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Rolling Hills
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Attached, Garage Faces Front

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Water Source: Private

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 5.66
  • Lot Size Area: 5.66
  • Lot Dimensions: 530x465
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 246550.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1202.0
  • Tax Year: 25

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2025
Closed on
Feb 11, 2026
Sold by
Mallett Gordon L and Mallett Janet K
Bought by
Houseman Joshua and Lane Barbara
Seller's Agent
Laura Veersma
Big Rapids Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Rogers
Bellabay Realty LLC
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$189,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-20.84%
Views
228

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
89.76%
Original Mortgage
$124,900
Outstanding Balance
$124,900
Interest Rate
5.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$77,563

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2002
Sold by
Mallett Gordon L and Mallett Janet K
Bought by
The Gordon L Mallett & Janet K Mallett R
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $189,900 Verified Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $124,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/11/2026 02/11/26 Sold $189,900 -5.0% $139 / Sq Ft
01/28/2026 01/28/26 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2026 01/05/26 Price Changed $199,900 -13.0% $146 / Sq Ft
12/02/2025 12/02/25 Price Changed $229,900 -4.2% $168 / Sq Ft
10/18/2025 10/18/25 For Sale $239,900 -- $175 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $1,154 $89,800 $0 $0
2024 -- $86,800 $0 $0
2023 -- $75,600 $0 $0
2022 $0 $66,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laura Veersma

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Laura Veersma

    Big Rapids Realty

    (231) 796-4978

    164 Total Sales

    Laura Veersma
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  • Jamie Rogers

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Jamie Rogers

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 634-1591

    139 Total Sales

    Jamie Rogers
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25053748

MichRIC

APN: 5406-021-007-000

Michigan Mecosta County Big Rapids 49307

14985 157th Ave, Big Rapids, MI

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