This beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of modern upgrades and timeless charm! Major improvements completed approximately seven years ago include the roof, windows, furnace, central air conditioning, water heater, electrical wiring, and PEX plumbing, providing peace of mind for years to come. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors throughout, elegant crown molding, and a beautifully remodeled kitchen completed just 1.5 years ago. A new attic staircase provides easy access to additional storage, while thoughtful design touches create a warm and inviting feel. Relax on the covered front porch with your morning coffee or unwind on the covered back porch while overlooking the spacious backyard. Situated on approximately 0.50 acres, the property features a detached two-car garage plus an additional garage with electricity, perfect for a workshop, hobby space, extra storage, or even a home gym. The fully fenced backyard is a gardener's dream, featuring a mini orchard with apple, pear, cherry, and plum trees, along with grapevines, raspberry bushes, and plenty of room to expand your garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the outdoors. Conveniently located near a boat launch for easy access to the Saginaw River, this home combines major updates, versatile outdoor space, and thoughtful details throughout. Don't miss your opportunity to make it yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$88Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cameron Hairston• Real Estate For A CAUSE
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
1709 Michigan Ave · $174,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$174,000
Median sale price in this area is $172,500. (1% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
31% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the entry level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher, range/oven, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer, dryer
Flooring
Wood flooring in the bedrooms, dining room, and living room
Laminate flooring in one bathroom
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Porch
Home design
One-story home
Parking
Detached two-car garage with electric service and a garage door opener
Construction
Built in 1940
Aluminum exterior
Basement and crawl-space foundation
Utilities
Public water
Natural gas
Gas water heater
Electricity and solar
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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
2/10 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 4913
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Bay City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1709 Michigan Ave
$173,545
$455 under list price of $174K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $141K to $175K.