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$249,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,795 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 8 days ago
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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!

Full Property Details for 117 N 3rd Ave

General

  • Price: $249,900
  • Taxes: $2,463
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SWMRIC_MLS
  • MLS ID: 26000723
  • Updated: 1/8/2026
  • Added to Site: 9 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Main Level

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Detached

Location

  • Area: West Central - W
  • County: Mecosta
  • Cross Streets: Maple Street & Third Avenue
  • Driving 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.

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Cable Available: Yes
  • Utility Description: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 1,795
  • Living Area: 1,795 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1920

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,098
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 123 50 x 123'
  • Frontage: Paved
  • Lot Features: Level

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $2,463
  • Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: 000117 N THIRD AVENUE: GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY AND CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY'S SUB-DIVISION -- BLK 15, LOT 5.
  • Property ID: 5417-11-382-008

Listed by Big Rapids Realty, Randall LaPreze

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    Big Rapids Realty

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Schools serving 117 N 3rd Ave

School District:Big Rapids Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Big Rapids Middle School
500 North Warren Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307
5-80.4 mi
Riverview Elementary School, Big Rapids, MI
509 Willow Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307
K-40.6 mi
Brookside Elementary School
210 Escott Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307
K-41 mi
Big Rapids High School
21175 15 Mile Road, Big Rapids, MI 49307
9-122.1 mi
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1/07/2026
Listed
$249,900
212.77%
MLS
7/02/2014
Sold
$79,900
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Tax History for 117 N 3rd Ave

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2024
$2,389
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$73,000
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117 N 3rd Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 (MLS# 26000723) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 117 N 3rd Avenue is currently listed for $249,900 and was received on January 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 117 N 3rd Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Big Rapids? You can browse all Big Rapids real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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