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Listed By:
Apex Realty Group - 6162771463
Address
517 N Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, MI
Price
$ 179,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#65026045414
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyMECOSTA
  • CityBig Rapids
  • AreaBig Rapids
  • Zip49307
  • StyleTraditional
  • Year Built1900
  • Taxes$ 3694
  • Price$ 179,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms1
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1714
  • Lot Size0.19 Acres
Data Source:
RealComp
Property Description

This spacious two-story home in Big Rapids offers more than 1,700 finished square feet of living space. A low-maintenance vinyl exterior, main-floor laundry, original hardwood floors, and an oversized dining room are standout features. There are three bedrooms plus a fourth non-conforming bedroom, along with a large two-stall garage.The location is a real advantage: walk to Big Rapids Middle School, Hemlock Park, and the Muskegon River, and you're only minutes from downtown. A strong option whether you're looking for a primary home or an investment property.

Price History
8/27/2026 Listed $185,000
9/14/2026 4$179,000

General Features

Sewer PublicSewer
Heating Baseboard, NaturalGas
Possession CloseOfEscrow
Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Garage Spaces 2.0
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials VinylSiding
Year Built 1900
Stories Count 2
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
Tax Year 2025
County Mecosta
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Garage Y/N Yes
Total Rooms 9
Full Baths 1
Status Active
City BigRapidsCity_Mecosta
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District BigRapids
MLS Area Area54252BigRapids
Lot Size Units SquareFeet
Carport Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 3694.0
Home Warranty Y/N No
Lease Renewal Y/N No
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Lease Considered Y/N No
Rent Control Y/N No
Building Area Units SquareFeet
Living Area Units SquareFeet
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 67871
MobileHomeRemainsYN No
PostalCity BigRapids_Mecosta
Legal Description 000517 N MICHIGAN AVENUE: WARREN AND BRONSON'S FIRST SUBDIVISION -- BLK 2, THE S 1/2 OF LOT 4 & ENTIRE LOTS 5 & 6.

Interior Features

Basement (Y/N) Yes
Air Conditioning Y/N No
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Above Grade Finished Area 1714.0
Laundry Features MainLevel
Total Bedrooms 3
WaterHeaterFuel NaturalGas
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
LivingAreaSource Measured
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Parking Features Detached
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 8276.0
Foundation Details MichiganBasement
Spa No
Building Area Total 1842.0
Lot Dimensions 67X120
Lot Size Acres 0.19
Waterfront Y/N No
Crops Included Y/N No
Horse Y/N No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool


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Property vs Single Family Average in 49307

Price
AVG $290K
$180K
Taxes
AVG $2,667
$3,694
Year Built
AVG 1988
1900
Visits
AVG 1
7
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