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Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606)

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 $251K·Walkability 3.0/10

🏙️51 mito Downtown GR(~1h 42m drive)
🏞️57 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 54m drive)

Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$251K median

  • 10 sales in last 12mo
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 34 parks within 1 mile
  • Unnamed bike_path: 7 min bike
  • Clay Cliffs Nature Area: 7 min drive
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Median home price in Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,704/mo

$
$50,190
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,30276%
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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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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Walkability

3.0

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
3.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
5.2
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
1.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
3.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
1.5

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

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Red Fox Market

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 4 min drive
Walmart Supercenter
9 minbike
ALDI
10 minbike
Meijer
11 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Bob Evans

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Arby's
6 minbike
☕Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Starbucks

11 minbike· 25 min walk· 5 min drive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Szots

12 minbike· 4 min drive
Scoreboard
11 minbike
Sawmill
12 minbike
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Clay Cliffs Nature Area

7 mindrive· 14 min bike
🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Unnamed playground

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

White Pine Trail

8 mindrive· 18 min bike
🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Brutus Dog Park

10 minbike· 26 min walk· 5 min drive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Unnamed bike_path

7 minbike· 20 min walk· 3 min drive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
🚌Transit Stops
Bikeable

Ferris State - Big Rapids

8 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
Bond Ct (Big Rapids)
10 minbike
💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 4 min drive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Big Rapids Library

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 3 min drive
Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education
9 minbike
🎬Movie Theaters
Bikeable

AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 3 min drive

Crime in Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606) 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 Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606) home (around $250,950) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,692 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,692/mo$45,111
10% (+PMI)$1,947/mo$51,921
5% (+PMI)$2,033/mo$54,210

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.

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Land for sale

Listings

2 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$143K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$380K

Per listing

Multifamily for sale

Listings

3 buildings

Active / pending

Median Price

$260K

Per building

Price Per Unit

$226K

Median

Who actually lends in Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606), and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~23 loans · $5M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 79%FHA 12%VA 4%USDA 4%

Most active lenders

1Lake Michigan Credit Union15%
2Isabella Bank10%
3Union Home Mortgage Corp.10%
4Rocket Mortgage, LLC10%
5Guild Mortgage Company5%

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

~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,324 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606) 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)

Walmart Supercenter

Grocery Store

0.6 mimap
Red Fox Market

Grocery Store

0.8 mimap
Aldi

Grocery Store

0.9 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🍕 Restaurants(5)

Bob Evans

Restaurant

0.4 mimap
Arby's

Fast Food

0.4 mimap
Applebee's

Restaurant

0.4 mimap
KFC

Fast Food

0.6 mimap
Little Caesars

Fast Food

0.6 mimap

☕ Coffee(1)

Starbucks

Café

1.0 mimap

🍺 Bars(3)

Szots

Bar

1.2 mimap

Scoreboard

Bar

1.4 mimap

Sawmill

Bar

1.4 mimap

🏫 Schools(4)

Brookside School

0.3 mimap

The Crossroads Charter Academy

0.7 mimap

Riverview Elementary School

School

1.3 mimap

Pleasant View School

2.1 mimap

💪 Gyms(1)

Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center

Fitness Center

1.6 mimap

🌳 Parks(4)

Clay Cliffs Nature Area

0.4 mimap

Community Pool

0.5 mimap

Library Park

0.7 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🐕 Dog Parks(1)

Brutus Dog Park

Dog Park

1.2 mimap

🚴 Trails(7)

Bike Path

Bike Path

0.5 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

0.5 mimap

Cycleway from Northland Dr to Watertower Rd

Bike Path

0.5 mimap

+4 more within 5 miles

🚌 Transit(2)

Ferris State - Big Rapids

Transit Stop

0.9 mimap
Bond Ct (Big Rapids)

Transit Stop

0.9 mimap

💊 Pharmacies(1)

Walgreens

Pharmacy

0.8 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital

Hospital

1.2 mimap

📚 Libraries(2)

Big Rapids Library
0.8 mimap
Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education
0.9 mimap
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Frequently asked about Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606)

What do homes cost in Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606)?
The median home value in Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606) is about $250,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606) housing market?
there are 8 homes for sale in Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606) right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
Is Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606) walkable?
Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606) scores 3.0/10 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 Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,704/mo

$
$50,190
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,30276%
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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