Johnson Street, located between Center Avenue and the Saginaw River, is a residential and river-adjacent Bay City neighborhood with a grid of walkable blocks and a working-waterfront backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Center Ave & Johnson St corner, where corner storefronts, service counters, and porch-lit sidewalks set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Nearby, the Bay City State Park Visitor Center and Tobico Marsh trails add a nature-forward counterpoint to the streetscape. Housing reads as practical Midwestern stock—compact bungalows, two-story frame homes, and tidy lots with alley access. River views and passing freighters shape the daily atmosphere. Downtown’s historic blocks sit close enough to frame the skyline without overtaking the neighborhood’s quieter cadence.
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Market insights
3226 N Water st St · $152,000
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
$152,000
Median sale price in this area is $170,690. (12% higher 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
Dining
Interior features
Has basement
Bedrooms
Primary and other main bedrooms on the first floor
One bedroom located on the second floor
Bedroom sizes include 14 x 14, 10 x 11, approximately 12 (W=12), and 11 x 12
All bedrooms carpeted
Bathrooms
Three total bathrooms
Two bathrooms on the first floor and one on the second floor
Kitchen
Kitchen on the first floor
Kitchen floor is vinyl
Kitchen dimensions approximately 14 x 16
Flooring
Carpet in living areas and bedrooms
Vinyl flooring in the kitchen
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas fuel
Exterior features
Road frontage
Home design
Residential property
1 1/2-story design
Built in 1900
Construction
Vinyl siding exterior
Basement foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sanitary sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Build your future with real estate! Fully occupied 3 unity ready for you to start your future in real estate.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50222355
Sep 19, 2026
Listed
$152,000
$71/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50097104
Mar 6, 2023
Sold
$120,000
$56/sq ft
Mar 6, 2023
Sold
$120,000
$56/sq ft
Feb 9, 2023
Pending
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Jan 26, 2023
Relisted
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Jan 11, 2023
Pending
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Dec 23, 2022
Relisted
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Dec 4, 2022
Pending
—
Dec 2, 2022
Listed
$130,000
$60/sq ft
Dec 2, 2022
Listed
$130,000
$60/sq ft
Investment opportunity to own a 3 unit apartment building located just on the border of Essexville. Easy access to bridges, bus stops and shopping. Brand new roof with complete tear off completed November 2022. Brand new windows also. Good standing Tennant in one unit the rest are vacant with fresh paint through out. Upper unit has brand new tub and vanity in bathroom. Coin laundry on site. Off street parking.
REALCOMP #61050097104
Mar 6, 2023
Sold
$120,000
$56/sq ft
Dec 2, 2022
Listed
$130,000
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 2007
Sold
$64,300
$30/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 28, 2005
Sold
$77,520
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,859 (+3.0%)
2024
$2,776 (+75.2%)
2023
$1,584 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,509 (−17.6%)
2021
$1,831 (+22.9%)
2020
$1,490 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,463 (+0.2%)
2018
$1,460 (+1.2%)
2017
$1,442 (−7.5%)
2016
$1,560 (−18.8%)
2014
$1,921
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,592
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,592
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bay County
APN
160-022-231-007-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 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 96° 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.6 hrs
2.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 3226 N Water st St
$151,796
$204 under list price of $152K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $167K to $226K.