Welcome to 1500 Center Ave! A rare opportunity to acquire a 7-unit apartment building in the heart of Bay City's historic Center Avenue corridor. Owned by the same family for the past 30 years, this property offers stable occupancy and significant upside potential.
Recent improvements include a complete rebuild of the steam boiler system, a new porch roof, and a new garage roof, helping reduce future capital expenditure needs.
Located on one of Bay City's most iconic streets, the property is fully occupied and benefits from strong rental demand in the area. The property also features a detached garage and off-street parking, amenities that are increasingly difficult to find in historic multifamily properties.
With below-market rents and long-term ownership, investors will appreciate the opportunity to increase income over time while acquiring a well-maintained asset in a highly desirable location. Whether you're looking for a long-term hold or a value-add investment, 1500 Center Ave presents a compelling opportunity to grow your portfolio.
Don't miss your chance to own a classic Bay City investment property!
Active
$425,000
1500 Center Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
7beds
8baths
4,725sqft
5+ Units
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$419,700 Zestimate®
$90/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageOff-street parking
- 4 days |
- 308 |
- 13 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Drew Denham 616-920-1953,
Keller Williams GR North 616-447-9100
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26031029
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 8
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,725 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Paved
Lot
- Size: 0.62 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 135
- Features: Level, Sidewalk, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0916002235800100
- Zoning description: Commercial
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 5+ Units
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bay City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $90/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $67,031
- Annual tax amount: $4,224
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Tenant pays: None
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$419,700
$399,000 - $441,000
$2,592/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+325%$90/sqft |
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| 9/13/2007 | Sold | $100,000$21/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,101 +5.6% | $120,100 +5% |
| 2024 | $3,884 | $114,350 +20.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $94,550 +22.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $77,350 +5.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $73,300 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $4,301 | $72,950 +26.6% |
| 2019 | -- | $57,600 +3.3% |
| 2018 | $4,301 +16.6% | $55,750 +6.9% |
| 2017 | $3,689 | $52,150 +2.3% |
| 2016 | $3,689 | $51,000 -14.9% |
| 2015 | $3,689 -6% | $59,900 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $3,925 | $55,200 -42.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $96,700 -1.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $98,250 +15% |
| 2007 | -- | $85,450 +10.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $77,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $77,200 +3.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $74,800 +4% |
| 2003 | -- | $71,900 +5% |
| 2002 | $3,558 | $68,500 +3% |
| 2000 | -- | $66,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 48708
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGladwin Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 7.1 mi
- 6/10Gladwin Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.1 mi
- 9/10Gladwin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.1 mi
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- Michigan
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- 1500 Center Ave







