Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606)
Easy outdoor access
Median $225K·Walkability 3.0/10
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 34 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min bike
- Clay Cliffs Nature Area: 7 min drive
$225K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/mo
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5 homes sold in Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606) this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Clay Cliffs Nature Area
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
34
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red Fox Market
+1 more
Bob Evans
Starbucks
Szots
Clay Cliffs Nature Area
Unnamed playground
White Pine Trail
Brutus Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Ferris State - Big Rapids
Walgreens
Big Rapids Library
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
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 $225,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,497 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,497/mo | $39,908 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,723/mo | $45,946 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,799/mo | $47,965 |
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
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
$270K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$135K
Median
Who actually lends in Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606), and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
~$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)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+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(7)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway from Northland Dr to Watertower Rd
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 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 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 $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606) housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in Big Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 9606) right now, and 5 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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