Spacious Historic Home with Modern Updates Built in 1900, this Bay City home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates. Offering four bedrooms plus a large den that could serve as a fifth bedroom, there is plenty of room for everyone as well as ample storage throughout. The main level features convenient laundry, hardwood floors in the kitchen and dining areas, and a spacious layout filled with natural light. Recent updates include a super-efficient hydronic hot water heating system, updated electrical and plumbing, remodeled bathrooms, and vinyl windows. Located just blocks from downtown Bay City's shops, restaurants, and the waterfront, this property blends historic charm with modern comfort.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Washington Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Handy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Bay City Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Provided by GreatSchools
About Columbus
Avenue
Columbus Avenue, located between Downtown Bay City and the Saginaw River, is a residential and commercial Bay City neighborhood with a walkable main drag and a classic Midwestern streetscape. The character concentrates along Columbus Avenue near Center Avenue, where storefronts, corner bars, and service shops keep the sidewalks active. Early-20th-century houses and small apartment buildings sit behind mature trees, while brick facades and painted signs give the corridor a lived-in look. Wenonah Park and the Riverwalk set a waterside rhythm for daily routines. Delta College Planetarium adds a cultural anchor close by. Side streets stay quieter, with porches and compact lots shaping the block-by-block feel.
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Market insights
413 Franklin St · $69,900
DAYS ON MARKET
363 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.6%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$69,900
Median list price in this area is $175,355. (151% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
6 price drops
29% 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
Gas fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Disposal, microwave, oven, refrigerator, range
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Baseboard, natural gas, steam heating
Ceiling fans, wall/window units
Exterior features
Deck, porch, fenced
Home design
Single-family residence
One-and-a-half-story
Parking
Assigned parking
Construction
Vinyl siding
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association
Other
Shed
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Spacious Historic Home with Modern Updates Built in 1900, this Bay City home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates. Offering four bedrooms plus a large den that could serve as a fifth bedroom, there is plenty of room for everyone as well as ample storage throughout. The main level features convenient laundry, hardwood floors in the kitchen and dining areas, and a spacious layout filled with natural light. Recent updates include a super-efficient hydronic hot water heating system, updated electrical and plumbing, remodeled bathrooms, and vinyl windows. Located just blocks from downtown Bay City’s shops, restaurants, and the waterfront, this property blends historic charm with modern comfort.
Greater Lansing AoR #50008525
Jul 27, 2020
Sold
$62,000
$31/sq ft
Mar 15, 2020
Listed
$64,900
$32/sq ft
Room for all your people and stuff! 4 possible 5 bedrooms plus storage galore. Also features main level laundry, hardwood in kitchen and dining, and large den (possible 5th bedroom) Updates include super efficient hydronic hot water heat system, electrical, plumbing, bathrooms, vinyl windows, and more! Very cute, get in while you can!
Public Records
Aug 1, 2013
Sold
$16,500
$8/sq ft
REALCOMP #53012048337
Aug 31, 2012
Listed
$21,676
$11/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20888429
Aug 6, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 6, 2012
Listed
$23,500
$12/sq ft
REALCOMP #212013074
Aug 6, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 6, 2012
Listed
$23,500
$12/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20524751
Jun 23, 2011
Sold
$15,000
$7/sq ft
Apr 28, 2011
Listed
$35,920
$18/sq ft
REALCOMP #211044449
Jun 23, 2011
Sold
$15,000
$7/sq ft
Apr 28, 2011
Listed
$35,920
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,745 (+3.0%)
2024
$1,694 (+5.8%)
2023
$1,601 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,525 (+6.3%)
2021
$1,434 (+12.2%)
2020
$1,278 (+2.2%)
2019
$1,250 (+1.0%)
2018
$1,238 (+0.3%)
2017
$1,234 (−3.4%)
2016
$1,277 (−51.4%)
2014
$2,628
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,014
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,014
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bay County
APN
160-028-336-004-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Bay City, MI • 48708
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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15
32
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47
29
58
39
66
47
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80
61
75
54
63
45
47
35
33
22
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 413 Franklin St
$74,361
$4,461 over list price of $70K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $80K to $139K.