117 N 3rd Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307

$239,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,795 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Active
Current Price: $239,000 List Date: 1/07/2026 Last Modified: 5/08/2026

Overview

Description

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 Details MLS# 26000723

Location Property Info

County
Mecosta
Street #
117
Street Direction
N
Street Name
3rd
Suffix
Avenue
State
MI
Zip Code
49307
Zip (4)
1559

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.14
Lot Square Footage
6098
Lot Dimensions
50 x 123 50 x 123'
Year Built
1920
Road Frontage
50
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Fireplace
No
Income Property
Yes
Total Rooms AG
9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1795
SqFt Above Grade
1795
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
750
Building Total SqFt
2545
Total Beds Above Grade
4
Total Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
2
School District
Big Rapids
Middle School
Big Rapids Middle School
High School
Big Rapids High School
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
5417-11-382-008
Taxable Value
44024
SEV
73000
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
2463
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
none
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
In downtown Big Rapids take State Street to Maple Street. Go East on Maple Street crossing over the river to 3rd Avenue. Turn left (North) on Third Avenue and very shortly the home will be on your left, 117 N 3rd Avenue, Big Rapids.

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Level Square Feet
300
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1495

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
785
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Maple Street & Third Avenue
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Area
West Central - W
Municipality
Big Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
133.15
Ownership Type
Private Owned

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!
Legal
000117 N THIRD AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- BLK 15, LOT 5.

Lot Description

Level
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Phone Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Rear
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Unpaved
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes
Michigan Basement
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes

Architectural Style

Contemporary
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Main Level Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Replacement Substructure: Full; Michigan Basement Lot Description: Level Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s) Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es) Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear Architectural Style: Contemporary Driveway: Unpaved Street Type: Paved Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameRemarks
Kitchen
Dining RoomFormal
Family Room
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bathroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Other
IDX
Listing Office: Big Rapids Realty
Listing Agent: Randall LaPreze
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026
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