Big Rapids Real Estate

Big Rapids Real Estate

Welcome to Big Rapids, Michigan – a charming city nestled in the heart of Mecosta County. Known for its rich history and vibrant community, Big Rapids offers a unique blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal place to call home.

With a population of around 8,500 residents, Big Rapids is renowned for its friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community. The city is home to Ferris State University, which adds a youthful energy and a variety of cultural events throughout the year. From art galleries and music festivals to local farmers' markets, there’s always something happening in this lively town.

Nature enthusiasts will fall in love with the stunning landscapes that surround Big Rapids. The city is bordered by the picturesque Muskegon River, offering ample opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and tubing. With an extensive network of parks and trails, including the beautiful Big Rapids Riverwalk, residents can enjoy hiking, biking, and picnicking in the great outdoors. During the winter months, nearby snowmobiling and skiing options provide plenty of fun for the whole family.

Big Rapids also boasts a diverse selection of dining and shopping options, from cozy cafés to charming boutiques. Local businesses thrive here, contributing to the town's unique character and community spirit.

Whether you’re drawn to the vibrant arts scene, outdoor activities, or the welcoming community, Big Rapids is a place where you can truly feel at home. Explore the possibilities and discover why so many love living in this delightful Michigan city!

Newest Listings in Big Rapids

$339,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1948295 MLS
Country living with endless possibilities. Set on 20 beautiful acres just minutes from Big Rapids, this charming farmhouse offers the space, privacy, and opportunity to create the country lifestyle you've always imagined. With over 2,400 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms, the home provides a solid foundation for someone ready to make it their own while enjoying the character and warmth of a classic farmhouse. The property is equally impressive outdoors. A large detached garage/workshop, additional garage, small barn, gazebo, playhouse, deck, and fenced areas provide exceptional versatility for hobbies, equipment, animals, or recreational pursuits. The rolling acreage offers a picturesque blend of open ground and mature woods, creating a peaceful setting with room to expand, garden, raise animals, or simply enjoy the outdoors. Whether your vision is a hobby farm, homestead, weekend retreat, or a forever home tailored to your style, this property offers the land and infrastructure to bring those dreams to life. Conveniently located just outside Big Rapids, you'll enjoy the tranquility of country living without sacrificing easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and Ferris State University. Bring your vision and unlock the incredible potential this unique property has to offer.

14160 New Millpond Road, Big Rapids
$370,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1947607 MLS ⋅ Sunrise Haven BLDG.
You are not going to want to miss this one! Immaculate, meticulously maintained, and truly like new, this stunning 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers over 3,200 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space in the desirable Sunrise Haven subdivision. Step inside to discover 9-foot ceilings, an inviting open floor plan, a cozy fireplace, a whole-home 14-speaker sound system, and a spacious private primary suite designed for comfort and relaxation. The beautifully finished basement is flooded with natural daylight and features an enormous family room, custom bar area, workshop, and flexible space that hardly feels like a basement at all. Outside, the pride of ownership continues with professional landscaping, in-ground irrigation, a large deck perfect for entertaining or unwinding, convenient storage beneath the deck, and a vinyl-fenced area for pets. Even the attached 2-car garage is exceptionally clean, while the floored attic provides abundant storage. As a Sunrise Haven resident, you'll enjoy access to scenic walking trails, picturesque heart-shaped Lake Ester, basketball and tennis courts, and peaceful picnic areas—all just minutes from town, giving you the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility. If you've been searching for a move-in-ready home with abundant space, premium features, luxury finishes, whole-home audio, exceptional cleanliness, and a location that offers both recreation and privacy, this home deserves a spot at the top of your list.

21233 Forest Trail, Big Rapids
$309,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1947473 MLS ⋅ Na BLDG.
Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath ranch offers over 2,100 finished square feet of comfortable living space in a fantastic location! The huge open floor plan is perfect for everyday living and entertaining, featuring a separate dining area, an updated kitchen, and new primary bathroom. The thoughtful layout includes a large family room complete with laundry, a full bathroom, and your own private sauna—creating the perfect space to unwind after a long day. The partially finished basement adds valuable flex space for a recreation area, home office, or gym. Step outside to your own backyard retreat! The private, fenced setting features an inground pool, hot tub, and dedicated pump house, making it the perfect place to relax or entertain family and friends all summer long. An attached 2-car garage plus a brand-new 18x40 steel building provide outstanding storage for vehicles, recreational equipment, hobbies, or a workshop. Situated on a large half-acre lot just minutes from downtown shopping, the hospital, the Muskegon River, and the nearby Rails-to-Trails system, you'll love the opportunity to walk, run, or bike miles of scenic trails right from your neighborhood. This outstanding location offers the perfect blend of convenience, outdoor recreation, and privacy. If you're searching for an updated ranch home with an inground pool, hot tub, sauna, large steel building, open floor plan, and easy access to shopping, healthcare, and outdoor adventures, this property checks all the boxes!

18116 205th Avenue, Big Rapids
$256,500
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1944850 MLS ⋅ Belmont Park Estates BLDG.
Lots of room in this 4 bedroom, 3 bath ranch-style home located on a quiet residential street just east of Big Rapids. Main level features living room with fireplace, kitchen/dining area with patio doors leading to back yard, primary bedroom with bath, two additional bedrooms and second bath. Full basement features large recreational room with bar area, fourth bedroom, and third bath. Attached 2 car garage and large yard.

15801 Belmont Drive, Big Rapids
$299,900
2 Baths ⋅ 1943619 MLS ⋅ Na BLDG.
Prime commercial opportunity on high-visibility Northland Dr just north of Big Rapids! This versatile 2,177 sq ft building (plus 577 sq ft basement) offers endless possibilities for professional offices, counseling services, wellness businesses, medical use, training facilities, meeting space, or even a boutique event or retreat center. The flexible floor plan features 5 private offices, a welcoming reception/living room area, conference room, full kitchen, and 2 bathrooms—ideal for a wide range of business or organizational needs. Situated on 1.42 acres with ample parking and a detached 2-car garage, the property provides both functionality and room for future growth. Excellent frontage and exposure along Northland Dr make it easy for clients, customers, and guests to find. Whether you're looking to establish a professional office, wellness center, nonprofit headquarters, meeting venue, or small retreat facility, this property offers the visibility, space, and versatility to bring your vision to life.

18554 Northland Drive, Big Rapids
$299,000
1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1 Half Baths ⋅ 1943360 MLS ⋅ Youngs Lake Resort BLDG.
Waterfront cottage on picturesque Private Youngs Lake. Picture yourself stepping out of the large primary bedroom onto the deck that overlooks the water as the sun comes up. This is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or campfires in the evening. The property has 95ft of private frontage and a large sandy beach for all to enjoy. Inside of this is where you truly experience the cottage feel. The rustic style living room and large sunroom are the perfect places to relax and unwind. Several updates have been done over the last couple of years including new plumbing throughout the cottage. There is plenty of storage for all of your toys with a detached 2 car garage that sits just up the hill from the home. This three-season cottage is perfect for an Up-North get away but still within 10 minutes of downtown Big Rapids. This is your chance to enjoy summers in Northern Michigan!

19116 Kenny Drive, Big Rapids
$500,000
1939345 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.
Prime commercial development opportunity in the heart of Big Rapids! This 2.12-acre parcel is strategically located at the corner of Perry Avenue and Venlo Drive, offering excellent visibility and access in one of the city’s most vibrant corridors. With over 19,500 cars traveling Perry Avenue daily, this site provides unmatched exposure for a wide variety of commercial, retail, service, or mixed-use projects. Big Rapids is a thriving community anchored by Ferris State University, which enrolls more than 10,000 students and continues to serve as a major driver of local commerce and growth. The property is within blocks of campus, creating a steady stream of potential customers, employees, and residents. Just west of Highway US-131 and on Business US-131 (aka Perry Ave), the site benefits from easy regional connectivity and is positioned along a primary commercial artery that attracts both local traffic and visitors from surrounding communities. The parcel sits adjacent to the 66-unit Venlo Place Apartments, bringing immediate residential density next door, and directly across the street from Arby’s Restaurant, showcasing the confidence of national brands in this corridor. Wal-Mart, Meijer, Menards, and additional national retailers are located just east along Perry Avenue, making this corridor the primary shopping and dining destination in Big Rapids. Perry Avenue continues to see strong growth with new development activity, fueled by steady population demand, university presence, and convenient highway access. This large corner site offers flexibility for development with ample acreage for building, parking, and site design. Whether for quick-service dining, multi-tenant retail, medical office, or other commercial uses, the property’s size, location, and visibility make it an exceptional choice. Rarely does an opportunity of this caliber come available along Perry Avenue — Big Rapids’ most dynamic commercial corridor. FSU's Katke Golf Course is across the street!

00 Perry Street, Big Rapids
$449,900
2 Baths ⋅ 1924552 MLS
**** Update: Owner Financing Available - 20% Down, 8% Int, 20 yr Amortization with 5 year balloon *** A 10,500 SF retail building located on North Michigan Avenue in the heart of Big Rapids, Michigan. This property presents an excellent opportunity for both owner/users and investors to acquire a spacious retail space with a 50-space parking lot in Downtown Big Rapids. The building has a rich history, having previously served as a Sears & Roebuck and a grocery store. It has been meticulously maintained, featuring a recently installed new roof. Additionally, the previous tenant upgraded the HVAC system, plumbing and electrical services. The building offers a mostly completed redesigned and built-out main street entrance, featuring ADA compliant restroom, a welcoming reception area, conference space, and multiple office & storage areas. The spacious central portion of the building includes two locker rooms with showers, ideal for employee or customer use. A separate back area of the building provides the flexibility to accommodate another business or tenant. Additionally, this property comes with a second designated lot, paved for parking and offers convenient alley access for easy ingress and egress. Current owner has freshly power washed & painted the exterior recently. Immediate possession available after closing. There is an existing gym currently operating in the back 2,000 sf of the building (this area has an additional customer restroom specific to this business). Gym equipment is being sold separately.

310 N Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids
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