Big Rapids Public Schools
Surrounded by nature
Median $258K
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Clear Lake within walking distance
- 35 parks within 1 mile
$258K median
- 21 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Big Rapids Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,751/mo
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21 homes sold in Big Rapids Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Clay Cliffs Nature Area
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Clear Lake
0.0 mi
Crime in Big Rapids Public Schools is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Big Rapids Public Schools home (around $257,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,715 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,715/mo | $45,743 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,975/mo | $52,665 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,062/mo | $54,979 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
43 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$20K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$38K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
4 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$264K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$125K
Median
Who actually lends in Big Rapids Public Schools, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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Brutus Dog Park
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Frequently asked about Big Rapids Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Big Rapids Public Schools?
- The median home value in Big Rapids Public Schools is about $257,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Big Rapids Public Schools housing market?
- there are 36 homes for sale in Big Rapids Public Schools right now, and 21 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
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