$186,500
SOLD JUL 29, 2025

21245 Forest Lake Dr Big Rapids, MI 49307

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$155 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Wooded Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of July 2025

This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. Nestled on a spacious wooded lot, the property overlooks a peaceful pond, providing a serene and private retreat. The home features an inviting open floor plan, allowing natural light to flow throughout the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The kitchen is well-equipped with ample cabinetry and generous counter space. The three bedrooms provide comfortable living spaces, ideal for family, guests, or a home office. The full bathroom is conveniently located and features a clean, modern design. Outside, the property's expansive yard is surrounded by mature trees, creating a tranquil setting perfect for relaxation or outdoor activities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kati Ross

RE/MAX TOGETHER License #6502431285 Listed on: 04/18/2025

RE/MAX TOGETHER

Last Buyer's Agent

Chase Fetterley

Keller Williams GR North (Downtown) License #6501454421

Keller Williams GR North (Downtown)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,738

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 255x80x211x152
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Private Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,738

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 255x80x211x152
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1200.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1738.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1200.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1200.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 189000.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Area: 0.37
  • Lot Dimensions: 255x80x211x152
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16117.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1738.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Stebbins Maria Katherine
Bought by
Space Evan
Seller's Agent
Kati Ross
RE/MAX TOGETHER
Buyer's Agent
Chase Fetterley
Keller Williams GR North (Downtown)
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$186,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.32%
Views
151

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.06%
Original Mortgage
$186,500
Outstanding Balance
$186,341
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$145

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2019
Sold by
Schmeltzer Thomas M
Bought by
Schmeltzer Thomas M and Schmeltzer Terese L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2017
Closed on
Jan 15, 2018
Sold by
Sharp Roger
Bought by
Schmeltzer Thomas M
Seller's Agent
Mary Peacock
Peacock Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Randy Ostrander
Lake and Lodge Realty LLC
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$72,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,150
-8.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.09%
Original Mortgage
$70,567
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $186,500 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Warranty Deed $186,500 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lighthouse Title Inc
Warranty Deed $72,750 Sun Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $186,500 VA
Closed $186,500 VA
Previous Owner $15,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $67,379 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,567 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Sold $186,500 -1.3% $155 / Sq Ft
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $189,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
04/13/2025 04/13/25 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Price Changed $189,000 -5.0% $158 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $199,000 +91.3% $166 / Sq Ft
07/17/2020 07/17/20 Sold $104,000 +4.0% $86 / Sq Ft
06/07/2020 06/07/20 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2020 06/06/20 For Sale $100,000 +37.5% $83 / Sq Ft
01/15/2018 01/15/18 Sold $72,750 -8.9% $60 / Sq Ft
12/05/2017 12/05/17 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2017 08/23/17 For Sale $79,900 -- $66 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $1,521 $67,200 $0 $0
2024 -- $63,100 $0 $0
2023 -- $55,700 $0 $0
2022 $0 $50,200 $0 $0
2021 -- $47,500 $0 $0
2020 -- -- $0 $0
2019 -- -- $0 $0
2018 -- -- $0 $0
2017 -- -- $0 $0
2016 -- -- $0 $0
2014 -- -- $0 $0
2013 -- -- $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25009122

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5405-045-006-000