Updated home, check. Waterfront property, check. Affordable cost, check. Whether you are into boating and skiing or ice fishing and snowmobiling or all of the above, this property has you covered! Large garage with newer shingled roof and finished room with boiler heated floor. Home updates include newer metal roof and electrical panel. Furnace and water heater (5 years). Some updated windows and doors as well as sinks, faucets and flooring. Most of the plumbing has been updated. Enjoy a gorgeous sunset on the waterfront deck sitting on a partially updated seawall. Currently a successful AirBnB for those investors. Don't miss out on your opportunity. Call today for your private showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeremy Owen• Bay Area Real Estate
•989-686-3300 (broker)
Bought with Jeffrie Stange• Best Real Estate-Janca & Associates
Updated home, check. Waterfront property, check. Affordable cost, check. Whether you are into boating and skiing or ice fishing and snowmobiling or all of the above, this property has you covered! Large garage with newer shingled roof and finished room with boiler heated floor. Home updates include newer metal roof and electrical panel. Furnace and water heater (5 years). Some updated windows and doors as well as sinks, faucets and flooring. Most of the plumbing has been updated. Enjoy a gorgeous sunset on the waterfront deck sitting on a partially updated seawall. Currently a successful AirBnB for those investors. Don't miss out on your opportunity. Call today for your private showing!
Public Records
Apr 2, 2001
Sold
$131,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,648 (+3.4%)
2024
$3,527 (+5.4%)
2023
$3,348 (+4.6%)
2022
$3,199 (+6.0%)
2021
$3,019 (+21.3%)
2020
$2,489 (+2.9%)
2019
$2,418 (+2.4%)
2018
$2,361 (+2.4%)
2017
$2,306
2016
$2,304 (−5.5%)
2014
$2,438
Tax history for 962 S River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,648 (+3.4%)
2024
$3,527 (+5.4%)
2023
$3,348 (+4.6%)
2022
$3,199 (+6.0%)
2021
$3,019 (+21.3%)
2020
$2,489 (+2.9%)
2019
$2,418 (+2.4%)
2018
$2,361 (+2.4%)
2017
$2,306
2016
$2,304 (−5.5%)
2014
$2,438
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bay County
APN
130-009-300-040-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Rooms: First Floor Laundry, Living Room
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=9
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 1 Length: 6
Bathroom 1 Width: 7
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Length: 8
Bathroom 2 Width: 7
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Kitchen Floor Covering: Vinyl
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 8 x 12
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Dimension: 10 x 13
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 21 x 14
Laundry/Basement Information
Laundry Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Block
Laundry Room Level: First
Laundry Room Dimensions: 5 x 8
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Aluminum
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Foundation Type: Crawl
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: River Frontage, Sea Wall, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Water
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1968
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 100,160
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.36
Frontage: 190
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $45,576
Total Tax Amount: $2,446.26
Summer Tax Year: 2020
Summer Tax Amount: $1,820.91
Winter Tax Year: 2019
Winter Tax Amount: $625.35
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public Water
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1254
School Information
School District: Bay City School District
School District: Bay City School District
Location Details
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Portsmouth Twp
Mail City: Bay City
Subdivision: None
Municipality: Portsmouth Twp
Area (Municipality): Portsmouth Twp (09013)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Bay County
APN: 130-009-300-040-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Bay County REALTOR Association
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Transit
Mackensen Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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Western Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.6mi
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Bay City Western High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.6mi
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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, 13 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Bay City, MI • 48708
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Estimated sale price
$256,000 – $309,000
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