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. 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!
