00 Perry Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) 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 Details MLS# 26007082
Location Property Info
- County
- Mecosta
- Street #
- 00
- Street Name
- Perry
- Suffix
- Avenue
- State
- MI
- Zip Code
- 49307
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.
- Homestead %
- 0
Remarks Misc
- Directions
- On corner of Perry & Venlo Place, across the street from Arby's, in front of Venlo Place Apartments
Status Change Info
- Under Contract Date
- 2026-04-17
More Information
Waterfront Options
- Water Access Y/N
- No
Location & Property Info
- Cross Streets
- Venlo Place
- Municipality
- Big Rapids
- Ownership Type
- Private Owned
Office/Contract Info
- Auction or For Sale
- For Sale
- List Price/Acre
- 235849.06
- Listing Agreement
- Exclusive Right To Sell
Remarks & Misc
- Public Remarks
- 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...')
- Legal
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Current Use
- Commercial
- Yes
Lot Description
- Buildable
- Yes
- Corner Lot
- Yes
- Level
- Yes
Street Type
- Paved
- Yes
- Public
- Yes
Util Avail at Street
- Cable Available
- Yes
- Electricity Available
- Yes
- High Speed Internet
- Yes
- Natural Gas Available
- Yes
- Phone Available
- Yes
- Storm Sewer
- Yes
Utilities Attached
- None
- Yes
Sewer
- None
- Yes
Water
- Other
- Yes
Terms Available
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Mineral Rights
- Unknown
- Yes
Sale Conditions
- None
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Property Features



