S 3rd Ave Area
Strong schools draw families here
1 home for sale·Median $180K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 6.6/10
Head south on 3rd Avenue and you'll feel the shift immediately—the streets widen out, lots get bigger, and suddenly you're surrounded by trees and open space that makes you forget you're still in town. This stretch sits right next to Vogel Field, so there's genuine breathing room, and the residential character runs deep: single-story ranches with fenced yards, pole barns tucked behind apple trees, corner lots with room to move. A restaurant is just a three-minute walk away, and the grocery store lands about an eleven-minute walk, so you're not disconnected from daily needs. Coffee and transit are both within reach on foot, though the car does most of the work here. Seven parks dot the neighborhood within a mile, and Horseshoe Lake sits just over a mile south if you want water access. The homes tend toward straightforward layouts—efficient floor plans, basements, garages you can actually use—the kind of place where a steel roof and a sturdy deck read as solid living rather than showiness.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 39 parks within 1 mile
- Vogel Field: 3 min walk
- Linden Street Park: 9 min walk
$180K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in S 3rd Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,222/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Vogel Field
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
39
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
Subway
Starbucks
Vogel Field
+1 more
Playground on 12 Mile Rd
Townline Lake
Brutus Dog Park
Big Rapids River Trail
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Ferris State - Big Rapids
Walgreens
Big Rapids Library
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Crime in S 3rd Ave Area 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 S 3rd Ave Area home (around $180,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $32k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,197 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,197/mo | $31,926 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,378/mo | $36,757 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,439/mo | $38,372 |
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
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$75K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for S 3rd Ave Area 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
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+2 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)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about S 3rd Ave Area
- What do homes cost in S 3rd Ave Area?
- The median home value in S 3rd Ave Area is about $180,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S 3rd Ave Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in S 3rd Ave Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve S 3rd Ave Area?
- S 3rd Ave Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is S 3rd Ave Area walkable?
- S 3rd Ave Area scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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