Freshly updated side-by-side duplex in the historical districtwalking distance from downtown Bay City the Historic Masonic Temple, center street and the Uptown/riverfront districts. Freshly painted exterior on house and garage, three years old asphalt roof on house and metal garage roof. Paved off street 3 car driveway with a large 22x24 two-car garage. Large front porch plus unit has its own side or back porch. Mostly fenced in private backyard with a small fire pit. Two 2-bedroom, 1-bath units plus 1600 sf of extra storage, on site laundry and additional toilet in the basement. About 1,786 sf finished above grade. Unit A: Features hardwood floors, 9’ ceilings, microwave, and kitchen/dining room breakfast bar, original wood trim and staircase, clawfoot tub large front window and open spacious design on the main level. Unit B: Features bay-windows for lots of natural lighting in the spacious living room and seamless flow into the dining area. All laid out on a single level with a sky light in the bathroom. High-efficiency furnace and walk out back porch to enjoy some privacy. Both sides have updated separate electrical sub panels, GFCI’s. Separate gas meters, dryer outlets and hot water heaters for each unit. Shared water and sewer. Refrigerator and ranges stay in each unit. Empty on both sides so you can walk the whole building with no tenant coordination. Live in one side and rent the other, or rent both. Both units rent quickly and have been previously rented $1100 a month plus utilities and split water/sewer for each unit from 2022 until April of this year. Also has high potential for Airbnb/short term style rental. Get in now to this walkable area and grow with the city of Bay City.
Center Avenue Historic District, located between Downtown Bay City and the Saginaw River, is a historic and walkable Bay City neighborhood with ornate Victorian-era homes and a leafy, porch-lined streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Center Avenue near Washington Avenue, where restored facades frame a steady rhythm of local storefronts and sidewalk life. Architectural details—turrets, brickwork, and deep setbacks—set a measured, residential pace. The district’s cultural backbone includes the Bay County Historical Society, the Delta College Planetarium, and the Bay City State Theatre. Pocket parks and riverfront paths shape daily routines without leaving the grid. Seasonal festivals and downtown events spill naturally into the avenue’s historic blocks.
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Market insights
504 N Monroe St · $169,900
DAYS ON MARKET
6 days
The average home goes pending in 43 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
92.5%
Most homes are selling 7% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$169,900
Median list price in this area is $157,588. (7% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
46% 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
Bay window
Hardwood floors
Basement
Bedrooms
Unit 1: two bedrooms on the second floor
Unit 2: two bedrooms on the first floor (11 x 12 and 15 x 8)
Bathrooms
Three total bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Half/hall lavatories on the first floor, second floor and in the basement
Kitchen
Unit 1 kitchen on the first floor
Unit 2 kitchen on the first floor (8 x 11)
Range/oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Natural gas fuel
Wall/window A/C and exhaust fan
Separate heat and separate gas and electric for units
Exterior features
Porch
Home design
Multi-family property
Two-story
Built in 1913
Parking
Detached garage with electric in garage
Off-street parking
Two garage parking spaces
Construction
Aluminum exterior
Basement foundation (block)
Utilities
Public water at street
Public sewer at street
Natural gas
Gas water heater
Separate electric
HOA & community
Private entry
Fiber optic internet
Financial info
Two-unit building
Unit 1 rent listed at $1,050
Unit 2 rent listed at $1,050
Special listing condition: Real Estate Owned
Other
Property located in a city (Bay City) in the Center Ave Historic District
Electricity and solar
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Freshly updated side-by-side duplex in the historical district walking distance from downtown Bay City the Historic Masonic Temple, center street and the Uptown/riverfront districts. Freshly painted exterior on house and garage, three years old asphalt roof on house and metal garage roof. Paved off street 3 car driveway with a large 22x24 two-car garage. Large front porch plus unit has its own side or back porch. Mostly fenced in private backyard with a small fire pit. Two 2-bedroom, 1-bath units plus 1600 sf of extra storage, on site laundry and additional toilet in the basement. About 1,786 sf finished above grade. Unit A: Features hardwood floors, 9' ceilings, microwave, and kitchen/dining room breakfast bar, original wood trim and staircase, clawfoot tub large front window and open spacious design on the main level. Unit B: Features bay-windows for lots of natural lighting in the spacious living room and seamless flow into the dining area. All laid out on a single level with a sky light in the bathroom. High-efficiency furnace and walk out back porch to enjoy some privacy. Both sides have updated separate electrical sub panels, GFCI's. Separate gas meters, dryer outlets and hot water heaters for each unit. Shared water and sewer. Refrigerator and ranges stay in each unit. Empty on both sides so you can walk the whole building with no tenant coordination. Live in one side and rent the other, or rent both. Both units rent quickly and have been previously rented $1100 a month plus utilities and split water/sewer for each unit from 2022 until April of this year. Also has high potential for Airbnb/short term style rental. Get in now to this walkable area and grow with the city of Bay City.
Greater Lansing AoR #30826751
Mar 18, 2016
Sold
$13,500
$8/sq ft
Feb 23, 2016
Listed
$19,900
$11/sq ft
Calling all investors! Here is a 2 unit waiting for a new owner. Positive cash flow. 2 - Two Bedroom units. Apt B has been renovated just recently and is all on one level. Apt A is a spacious townhouse style unit. Both with access to the basement with separate electrical, furnaces & water heaters. Some updated plumbing has been done. Private entrances, off road parking plus a 2+ Car Garage. NOT city certified at this time.
Public Records
Mar 1, 2005
Sold
$66,135
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,352 (+1.4%)
2024
$1,334 (−12.1%)
2023
$1,518 (+65.3%)
2022
$918 (+5.5%)
2021
$871 (−4.0%)
2020
$907 (+1.9%)
2019
$890 (−21.8%)
2018
$1,138 (+17.0%)
2017
$972 (−22.0%)
2016
$1,247 (−43.5%)
2014
$2,207
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
62 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,786
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,786
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bay County
APN
160-021-469-003-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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 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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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 504 N Monroe St
$165,495
$4,405 under list price of $170K
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