17570 197th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307

New Listing
$259,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,638 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 102,366 Status: Active
Current Price: $259,000 List Date: 3/16/2026 Last Modified: 3/16/2026

Description

First Time Ever on the Market! Opportunities like this don't come along very often. Built in 1959 and lovingly held by the same ownership ever since, this classic 2-bedroom ranch sits on nearly 2.5 acres of open space and possibility. The home offers that solid mid-century feel, with a comfortable layout that's ready for its next chapter. Outside is where this property really shines. A large pole barn--previously used as a mechanic's shop--features roll-up doors on both ends, making it perfect for projects, equipment, vehicles, or a small business setup. Whether you're a hobbyist, car enthusiast, or just need serious workspace, this building is a huge bonus. With room to spread out, plenty of privacy, and a property that has been cared for over generations, this is a rare chance to own a piece of land with character, history, and incredible potential. Come see it for yourself--properties like this don't stay secret for long!

More Information MLS# 26009982

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Catherine Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Municipality: Big Rapids Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 158.12

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 660x150 Road Frontage: 150 Garage Y/N: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Waterfront: No Income Property: No Basement: No Total Rooms AG: 7 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1638 SqFt Above Grade: 1638 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0 Building Total SqFt: 1638 Total Beds Above Grade: 2 Main Level Primary: Yes Stories: 1 School District: Big Rapids Association YN: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 2.35 Lot Square Footage: 102366 Year Built: 1959 Total Bedrooms: 2 Full Baths: 1 Total Baths: 1

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 49735 SEV: 108000 For Tax Year: 2025 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1250 Tax Year: 2025 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: None Tax ID #: 5405-002-017-000

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: First Time Ever on the Market! Opportunities like this don't come along very often. Built in 1959 and lovingly held by the same ownership ever since, this classic 2-bedroom ranch sits on nearly 2.5 acres of open space and possibility. The home offers that solid mid-century feel, with a comfortable layout that's ready for its next chapter. Outside is where this property really shines. A large pole barn--previously used as a mechanic's shop--features roll-up doors on both ends, making it perfect for projects, equipment, vehicles, or a small business setup. Whether you're a hobbyist, car enthusiast, or just need serious workspace, this building is a huge bonus. With room to spread out, plenty of privacy, and a property that has been cared for over generations, this is a rare chance to own a piece of land with character, history, and incredible potential. Come see it for yourself--properties like this don't stay secret for long! Legal: SEC 02 T15N R10W BEG AT SW COR S 1/2 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 TH E 660 FT TH N 155 FT TH W 660 FT TH S 155 FT TO POB.

Lot Description

Level: 1

Street Type

Paved: 1 Public: 1

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available: 1 Electricity Available: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Natural Gas Available: 1 Phone Available: 1

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Water

Well: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 MSHDA: 1 Rural Development: 1 VA Loan: 1

Laundry Features

In Bathroom: 1 Main Level: 1

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1 Shingle: 1

Parking Features

Attached: 1 Garage Faces Front: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Forced Air: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: 1

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 2 Main Full Baths: 1 Main Level SQFT: 1638

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0 Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Asphalt: 1 Paved: 1

Substructure

Crawl Space: 1

Kitchen Features

Garden Window: 1 Mud Room Access: 1 Snack Bar: 1

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Oven: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1 Water Softener Owned: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: 1 Porch(es): 1 Covered: 1

Architectural Style

Ranch: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Location Property Info

County: Mecosta Street #: 17570 Street Name: 197th Suffix: Avenue State: MI Zip Code: 49307 Zip (4): 9348

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active List Price: $259,000 Current Price: $259,000 Listing Date: 2026-03-16

Remarks Misc

Directions: From Northland Drive take Baldwin east to Catherine North. Catherine becomes 197th and the property is on the east side.

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Bathroom; Main Level Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition; Shingle Substructure: Crawl Space Lot Description: Level Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available Kitchen Features: Garden Window; Mud Room Access; Snack Bar Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch(es) Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Ranch Driveway: Asphalt; Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Kitchen Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Main Width: 11.00 Dining Room Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 7.00 Level: Main Width: 7.00 Living Room Length: 20.00 Length: 20.00 Width: 13.00 Level: Main Width: 13.00 Family Room Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Main Width: 12.00 Bathroom 1 Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 9.00 Level: Main Width: 9.00 Primary Bedroom Length: 21.00 Length: 21.00 Width: 13.00 Level: Main Width: 13.00 Bedroom 2 Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Main Width: 12.00
Listing Office: Chris Jane Sells Houses
Listing Agent: Chris Jane
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Last Updated: March - 16 - 2026
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