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$45,000

Est. $377/mo —

•

1,056

sq ft

1242.5 Michigan Ave, Bay City, MI 48708

About this home

Previously utilized as a retail storefront, this vacant property offers approximately 1,056 square feet of existing building space, with utilities connected. A great opportunity for a buyer to explore its next use. Buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, building requirements, and intended use with the City of Bay City. Cash preferred, but alternative financing may be considered; buyer to verify property eligibility and financing requirements with their lender.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

1,306 sq ftLot Size

$43Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Ali Smith • Ayre/Rhinehart Bay REALTORS

•989-892-4800 (broker)

Listing updated: Nov 2, 2026 at 08:40am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #50226520

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$377 per month

Principal and interest$246

Property taxes

$113

HOA dues

Home insurance

$19

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Macgregor Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Handy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

4/10

Bay City Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

6/10

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About South

End

South End, located between the Saginaw River and the Bay City State Recreation Area, is a residential and waterfront Bay City neighborhood with riverfront parks and working-port scenery. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the stretch of Saginaw Street near the Liberty Bridge, where corner taverns, small eateries, and marina traffic set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Historic churches and early-20th-century houses mix with modest bungalows and views of freighters moving upriver. Veterans Memorial Park and nearby riverwalk segments frame daily walks and shoreline sunsets. Bay City State Park’s trails and Tobico Lagoon sit close by for paddling and birdwatching. The feel is grounded and practical, shaped by water, industry, and long-standing local gathering spots.

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Market insights

1242.5 Michigan Ave · $45,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 26 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $174,539. (288% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

31% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Living

Bedrooms
One bedroom on the first floor

Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the first floor

Flooring
Carpet in the bedroom
Vinyl flooring in the bathroom, kitchen, and living room

Heating & cooling
Electric heat

Sale and tax history for 1242.5 Michigan Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MiRealSource-MiMLS #50226520

Nov 2, 2026

Listed

$45,000

$43/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #50149536

Mar 19, 2025

Sold

$5,000

$5/sq ft

Mar 4, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Mar 2, 2025

Pending

—

Dec 16, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Dec 16, 2024

Relisted

—

Dec 15, 2024

Price Changed

$6,000

$6/sq ft

Dec 11, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Dec 10, 2024

Relisted

—

Oct 2, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Oct 2, 2024

Relisted

—

Jul 24, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Jul 22, 2024

Listed

$12,000

$11/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #20048456

Nov 22, 2020

Sold

$27,550

$26/sq ft

Oct 8, 2020

Listed

$27,550

$26/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #70171165

Nov 22, 2020

Sold

$27,550

$26/sq ft

Oct 8, 2020

Listed

$27,550

$26/sq ft

REALCOMP #65020048456

Nov 22, 2020

Sold

$27,550

$26/sq ft

Oct 8, 2020

Listed

$27,550

$26/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #50023264

Nov 25, 2020

Sold

$27,750

$26/sq ft

Sep 10, 2020

Listed

$24,900

$24/sq ft

REALCOMP #61050023264

Nov 25, 2020

Sold

$27,750

$26/sq ft

Sep 10, 2020

Listed

$24,900

$24/sq ft

Nice family home in the south end of Bay City! This home features three bedrooms, 1 bath, formal dining room, spacious kitchen, full basement and vinyl windows. Priced to sell. With a little TLC, this would make a great starter home or investment property! This property may also be marketed via an auction event at HUBZU.com (void where prohibited). The Seller will review offers submitted through the auction site HUBZU.com as well as through the Listing Agent.

MiRealSource-MiMLS #31389110

Aug 21, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jul 30, 2019

Listed

$31,900

$30/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 12, 2005

Sold

$54,300

$51/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 11, 2002

Sold

$9,500

$9/sq ft

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

76 ft.

Lot depth

50 ft.

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,271

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,271

Year built

1916

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bay County

APN

160-033-379-011-00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Bay City, MI • 48708

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Dec

Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Bay City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.8 hrs

5.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 1242.5 Michigan Ave

$44,908

$92 under list price of $45K

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