$259,000
Big Rapids, MI 49307
MLS# 26009982
2 beds | 1 baths | 1638 sqft
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Property 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!
Details
Maps
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
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width |
| Kitchen | 13.00 | 13.00 | 11.00 | Main | 11.00 |
| Dining Room | 13.00 | 13.00 | 7.00 | Main | 7.00 |
| Living Room | 20.00 | 20.00 | 13.00 | Main | 13.00 |
| Family Room | 13.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 | Main | 12.00 |
| Bathroom 1 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 9.00 | Main | 9.00 |
| Primary Bedroom | 21.00 | 21.00 | 13.00 | Main | 13.00 |
| Bedroom 2 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 | Main | 12.00 |
Listing Office: Chris Jane Sells Houses
Listing Agent: Chris Jane
Last Updated: March - 16 - 2026
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