Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605)
Solid value in a growing area
Median $191K·Walkability 1.5/10
Why people love it here
$191K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
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
$1,300/mo
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8 homes sold in Big Rapids Township Opportunity Zone (Tract 9605) this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
NorthEnd Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
12
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red Fox Market
+1 more
Hungry Howie's
Starbucks
Szots
The River Walk Park
Unnamed playground
White Pine Trail
Brutus Dog Park
Big Rapids River Walk
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Ferris State - Big Rapids
Walgreens
Big Rapids Library
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
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 $191,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $34k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,273 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,273/mo | $33,957 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,466/mo | $39,095 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,530/mo | $40,813 |
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
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.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(4)
💪 Gyms(1)
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Brutus Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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 $191,450. 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 8 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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