If you are searching for a place to call your own , this is the home meant for you! Charm meets coziness in this beautifully remodeled 3 bed, 1 bath home. Location PLUS, this gem is located just a short walk away from Carroll Park & The Rail Trail. Everything is on one level and offers a living experience of ease and sheer coziness. Step inside to discover a fully remodeled interior boasting a kitchen with stylish Poggenpohl® cabinets, stainless steel appliances, pitched ceiling and bar seating. Gleaming hardwood floors flow through the living room, hallway, and all three bedrooms. All Andersen® windows, newer roof, newer siding, gutters, and soffit, flower bed and screened-in sitting porch off of the living room that is a perfect place to relax and unwind. The furnace and AC is just a few years old and the lighting is trendy, gleaming, and will light up your days and nights. The newer concrete extends from the driveway around the backside of the house and offers extra parking space and/or back patio area, also alongside the garage perfect for boat/camper storage. You will enjoy a 1.5 car detached finished garage with newer siding, roof, cedar soffit, and lighting. The deep crawl space beneath the home is equipped with lighting, vapor barrier, and two convenient access points. Home is move-in ready with low maintenance requirements, very little to do, and best part is that you will get the keys at closing! Don't miss the opportunity to make this adorable house your new home!
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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Offer insights
1706 Helen St · $179,900
$186K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $186K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 17 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Hardwood floors
Sun/Florida room
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first/main level (approx. 11 x 11) with wood flooring
Second bedroom on the main level (approx. 10 x 10) with wood flooring
Third bedroom on the first level (approx. 8' wide) with wood flooring
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Electric/gas range/oven
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Vinyl kitchen floor
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry room on the first level
Flooring
Wood flooring in living areas and bedrooms
Vinyl flooring in the kitchen
Concrete floor in the sun/Florida room
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio and porch
Sidewalks
Road frontage
Home design
One-story residential home
Built in 1955
Parking
Detached garage with garage door opener
Approximately 1.5 garage parking spaces
Paved driveway
Construction
Vinyl siding
Crawlspace foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sanitary sewer
Natural gas
Electricity and solar
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If you are searching for a place to call your own , this is the home meant for you! Charm meets coziness in this beautifully remodeled 3 bed, 1 bath home. Location PLUS, this gem is located just a short walk away from Carroll Park & The Rail Trail. Everything is on one level and offers a living experience of ease and sheer coziness. Step inside to discover a fully remodeled interior boasting a kitchen with stylish Poggenpohl ® cabinets, stainless steel appliances, pitched ceiling and bar seating. Gleaming hardwood floors flow through the living room, hallway, and all three bedrooms. All Andersen ® windows, newer roof, newer siding, gutters, and soffit, flower bed and screened-in sitting porch off of the living room that is a perfect place to relax and unwind. The furnace and AC is just a few years old and the lighting is trendy, gleaming, and will light up your days and nights. The newer concrete extends from the driveway around the backside of the house and offers extra parking space and/or back patio area, also alongside the garage perfect for boat/camper storage. You will enjoy a 1.5 car detached finished garage with newer siding, roof, cedar soffit, and lighting. The deep crawl space beneath the home is equipped with lighting, vapor barrier, and two convenient access points. Home is move-in ready with low maintenance requirements, very little to do, and best part is that you will get the keys at closing! Don't miss the opportunity to make this adorable house your new home!
Greater Lansing AoR #50109338
Jun 30, 2023
Sold
$149,900
$150/sq ft
Jun 30, 2023
Sold
$149,900
$150/sq ft
May 24, 2023
Pending
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May 19, 2023
Price Changed
$149,900
$150/sq ft
May 19, 2023
Listed
$154,900
$155/sq ft
May 18, 2023
Coming Soon
$154,900
$155/sq ft
May 18, 2023
Listed
$149,900
$150/sq ft
Welcome to 1706 Helen St, where charm meets coziness in this beautifully remodeled 3 bed, 1 bath home. Located just a short walk away from Carroll Park & The Rail Trail, this one-story gem offers a delightful living experience. Step inside to discover a fully remodeled interior boasting a kitchen with stylish Poggenpohl® cabinets, stainless steel appliances, pitched ceiling and bar seating. Gleaming hardwood floors flow through the living room, hallway, and all three bedrooms. All Andersen® windows, newer roof, freshly painted siding, flower bed and screened-in sitting porch off of the living room that is a perfect place to relax and unwind. The recently poured concrete extending from the driveway around the backside of the house provides extra parking space and/or back patio area, also alongside the garage perfect for boat/camper storage. Speaking of the garage, you'll find a 1.5 car detached finished garage with all new siding, roof, cedar soffit, and lighting. The deep crawl space beneath the home is equipped with lighting, vapor barrier, and two convenient access points. Home is move-in ready with low maintenance requirements, low utility costs and keys at closing! Don't miss the opportunity to make this adorable house your new home!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50099654
Mar 3, 2023
Pending
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Mar 3, 2023
Listing Removed
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Mar 3, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Feb 16, 2023
Relisted
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Feb 10, 2023
Pending
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Jan 18, 2023
Listed
$159,900
$160/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #30822878
Jun 12, 2017
Sold
$26,000
$26/sq ft
Jun 12, 2017
Sold
$26,000
$26/sq ft
Mar 6, 2017
Listed
$29,900
$30/sq ft
Mar 6, 2017
Listed
$29,900
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,862 (+3.0%)
2024
$2,779 (+47.2%)
2023
$1,888 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,798 (+47.6%)
2021
$1,218 (−6.0%)
2020
$1,295 (+2.2%)
2019
$1,267 (−0.4%)
2018
$1,272 (−9.8%)
2017
$1,410 (+0.6%)
2016
$1,402 (−48.5%)
2014
$2,722
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
936
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
936
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bay County
APN
160-022-234-006-00
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
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1706 Helen St
$180,499
$599 over list price of $180K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $115K to $208K.