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Opportunity Zone5071.9 acres

Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605)

Solid value in a growing area

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $179K·Walkability 1.5/10

🏙️53 mito Downtown GR(~1h 46m drive)
🏞️58 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 57m drive)

Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$179K median

  • 13 sales in last 12mo
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 12 parks within 1 mile
  • The River Walk Park: 8 min bike
  • Big Rapids River Walk: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,214/mo

$
$35,775
20%
%
Principal & Interest $92876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Walkability

1.5

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.9
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
1.8
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
2.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
1.5
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Red Fox Market

11 minbike· 4 min drive
Save-A-Lot
7 mindrive
Walmart Supercenter
9 mindrive
ALDI
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Hungry Howie's

11 minbike· 4 min drive
Subway
5 mindrive
☕Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Starbucks

7 mindrive· 18 min bike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Szots

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 2 min drive
Scoreboard
12 minbike
Sawmill
12 minbike
🌳Parks
Bikeable

The River Walk Park

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 2 min drive
NorthEnd Park
5 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Unnamed playground

14 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
🥾Hiking Trails
Bikeable

White Pine Trail

11 minbike· 5 min drive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Brutus Dog Park

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Big Rapids River Walk

9 minbike· 26 min walk· 4 min drive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center

8 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short drive

Ferris State - Big Rapids

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
Bond Ct (Big Rapids)
6 mindrive
💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

5 mindrive· 16 min bike
📚Libraries
Short drive

Big Rapids Library

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education
5 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4

4 mindrive· 12 min bike

Crime in Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605) 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 Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605) home (around $178,876) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $32k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,206 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,206/mo$32,155
10% (+PMI)$1,388/mo$37,009
5% (+PMI)$1,449/mo$38,641

Estimates use a 6.66% 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.

Full Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605) cost-of-living breakdown →

Land for sale

Listings

12 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$25K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$38K

Per listing

Multifamily for sale

Listings

1 building

Active / pending

Median Price

$230K

Per building

Price Per Unit

$115K

Median

Who actually lends in Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605), and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~41 loans · $10M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 63%FHA 22%VA 7%USDA 7%

Most active lenders

1Lake Michigan Credit Union10%
2Union Home Mortgage Corp.10%
3Churchill Mortgage Corporation9%
4United Shore Financial Services, LLC9%
5Success Mortgage Partners, INC.9%
Refinances~13 loans · $2M

Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage

Conventional 91%FHA 8%VA 1%

Most active lenders

1The Huntington National Bank24%
2Independent Bank15%
3Isabella Bank9%
4Rocket Mortgage, LLC9%
5Nationstar Mortgage LLC8%

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.

Solar potential

~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,359 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605) are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.

🛒 Grocery(5)

Red Fox Market

Grocery Store

1.5 mimap
Walmart Supercenter

Grocery Store

2.0 mimap
Meijer

Grocery Store

2.1 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🍕 Restaurants(5)

Hungry Howie's

Fast Food

1.5 mimap
Subway

Fast Food

1.6 mimap
Taco Bell

Fast Food

1.8 mimap
Wendy's

Fast Food

1.9 mimap
Little Caesars

Fast Food

2.0 mimap

☕ Coffee(1)

Starbucks

Café

2.2 mimap

🍺 Bars(3)

Szots

Bar

0.9 mimap

Sawmill

Bar

1.6 mimap

Scoreboard

Bar

1.6 mimap

🏫 Schools(4)

Crossroads Charter Academy

1.3 mimap

Brookside School

1.5 mimap

Riverview Elementary School

School

2.1 mimap

Pleasant View School

3.8 mimap

💪 Gyms(1)

Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center

Fitness Center

3.1 mimap

🌳 Parks(4)

NorthEnd Park

0.4 mimap

The River Walk Park

0.9 mimap

Swede Hill Park

0.9 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🐕 Dog Parks(1)

Brutus Dog Park

Dog Park

1.9 mimap

🚴 Trails(3)

Big Rapids River Walk

Bike Path

0.3 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

0.9 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

0.9 mimap

🚌 Transit(2)

Ferris State - Big Rapids

Transit Stop

1.9 mimap
Bond Ct (Big Rapids)

Transit Stop

2.4 mimap

💊 Pharmacies(1)

Walgreens

Pharmacy

2.2 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital

Hospital

1.9 mimap

📚 Libraries(2)

Big Rapids Library
1.8 mimap
Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education
2.2 mimap

⚡ EV Charging(2)

Unnamed ev_charging

EV Charging

1.4 mimap
Big Rapids Supercharger

EV Charging

2.2 mimap
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Frequently asked about Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605)

What do homes cost in Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605)?
The median home value in Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605) is about $178,876. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605) housing market?
there are 31 homes for sale in Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605) right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
Is Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605) walkable?
Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605) scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,214/mo

$
$35,775
20%
%
Principal & Interest $92876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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