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2.12 Acres Lot
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Commercial Land
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Municipality Big Rapids
MLS Listing ID 26007082
Annual Tax Amount $3,864
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 2.120 Acres
Acres 2.12
Lot Dimensions 290 x 318
Property Sub-Type Commercial Land
Source Michigan Regional Information Center (MichRIC)
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...') 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! 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!
Location
State MI
County Mecosta
Direction On corner of Perry & Venlo Place, across the street from Arby's, in front of Venlo Place Apartments
Exterior
Utilities Available Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Available, Storm Sewer, None
View Y/N No
Present Use Commercial
Street Surface Paved
Building
Lot Description Level, Buildable, Corner Lot
Schools
School District Big Rapids
Others
Tax ID 5405016015800
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
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Nick Schweihofer
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Team Leader, Broker License ID: 6506047709
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