$500,000
Big Rapids, MI 49307
MLS# 26007082
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Property Description
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. (see 'More...')
Details
Location Property Info
County: Mecosta
Street #: 00
Street Name: Perry
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49307
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $500,000
List Price: $500,000
Listing Date: 2025-10-04
General Property Info
Property Sub-Type: Commercial Land
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Square Footage: 92347
Lot Acres: 2.12
Lot Dimensions: 290 x 318
Road Frontage: 290
Waterfront: No
School District: Big Rapids
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 5405016015800
Taxable Value: 83923
SEV: 88700
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3864
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: N/A
Zoning: res.
Remarks Misc
Directions: On corner of Perry & Venlo Place, across the street from Arby's, in front of Venlo Place Apartments
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Property Features
Current Use: Commercial
Lot Description: Buildable; Corner Lot; Level
Street Type: Paved; Public
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer
Utilities Attached: None
Sewer: None
Water: Other
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Sale Conditions: None
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Supplements
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!
Listing Office: Cb Schmidt - Cadillac
Listing Agent: Daniella Bell
Last Updated: February - 26 - 2026
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