Opportunity meets location in this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home just minutes from downtown Bay City and the State Park! With a straightforward, functional floor plan, the home offers comfortable living spaces, a sunroom for additional room to enjoy, and plenty of flexibility throughout. Out back, the spacious yard is a standout with room to garden, entertain, play, or simply enjoy your own outdoor space. With an easy layout, a great backyard, and convenient access to downtown, this home has plenty to offer its next owner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$112Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Eric Levanduski• The Mitten Real Estate Group
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
2016 Center Ave · $129,900
DAYS ON MARKET
18 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$129,900
Median sale price in this area is $172,500. (33% 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
Interior features
Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Block unfinished basement
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Bedrooms with carpet flooring
At least one first-floor bedroom
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (main level)
Kitchen
Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry on the main level
Flooring
Carpet in bedrooms, dining room, living room
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas fuel
Exterior features
Vinyl siding
Sidewalks
Shed on the property
Subdivision lot, cleared
Home design
Residential single-story
Built in 1961
Face: Avenue (street designation)
Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
Construction
Vinyl siding construction
Block foundation
Built in 1961
Utilities
Public water
Community sewer
Cable available
Other
Located in Bay City municipality and Bay City School District
Subdivision: H J H Schutjes Add To Sub
Lot acreage approximately 0.22 acres
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Opportunity meets location in this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home just minutes from downtown Bay City and the State Park! With a straightforward, functional floor plan, the home offers comfortable living spaces, a sunroom for additional room to enjoy, and plenty of flexibility throughout. Out back, the spacious yard is a standout with room to garden, entertain, play, or simply enjoy your own outdoor space. With an easy layout, a great backyard, and convenient access to downtown, this home has plenty to offer its next owner.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80073905
Sep 29, 2026
Contingent
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Sep 24, 2026
Listed
$129,900
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,483 (+3.0%)
2024
$2,411 (+5.8%)
2023
$2,278 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,170 (+6.3%)
2021
$2,040 (−6.0%)
2020
$2,170 (+2.2%)
2019
$2,123 (+1.0%)
2018
$2,101 (+2.2%)
2017
$2,056 (+0.6%)
2016
$2,044 (+9.1%)
2014
$1,874
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,102
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,102
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bay County
APN
160-022-382-009-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 30, 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
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
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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
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Redfin Estimate for 2016 Center Ave
$132,819
$2,919 over list price of $130K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $129K to $190K.