Step inside and fall in love with the timeless charm and character this beautiful Bay City home has to offer! Full of warmth and personality, you'll appreciate the beautiful hardwood floors, classic arched doorways, charming built-ins, and cozy fireplace that give this home its unique appeal. A bright and inviting sunroom gives the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, curl up with a good book, or simply take in the natural light. Combining historic charm with new updates, this home features an updated bathroom (2025), a new roof (2025), as well as a new furnace and central air conditioning (2024). Outside, enjoy added privacy with a new vinyl fence, creating a space to relax and unwind. If you've been searching for a home with character, charm, and the large item updates already taken care of, this Bay City gem is one you'll want to see!
Pending
$259,000
1600 Helen St, Bay City, MI 48708
3beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$259,700 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceNew vinyl fenceCharming built-insBeautiful hardwood floorsTimeless charm and characterClassic arched doorwaysNew roof
- 12 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amber Smith,
Ayre Rhinehart Real Estate Partners 989-631-7000
Source: MIDMLS,MLS#: 50226470
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Wood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Living room
- Features: Wood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 24 x 11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Wood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000,580
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 50
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 120
Details
- Parcel number: 16002223500400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bay City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $167,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,660
- Price range: $259K - $259K
- Date on market: 10/31/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
Estimated market value
$259,700
$247,000 - $273,000
$1,591/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2026 | Pending sale | $259,000$130/sqft |
Source:  MIDMLS #50226470 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,000+125%$130/sqft |
Source: MIDMLS #50226470 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2017 | Sold | $115,100+0.1%$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2017 | Pending sale | $115,000$58/sqft |
Source: Ayre/Rhinehart REALTORS #1581889 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2017 | Listed for sale | $115,000+17.9%$58/sqft |
Source: Midland Board of Realtors #1581889 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2013 | Sold | $97,500$49/sqft |
Source:  MiRealSource #30821360 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,531 +5.8% | $83,550 +11.8% |
| 2024 | $2,391 | $74,750 +9.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $68,150 +15.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $58,850 +15.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $51,100 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $2,205 | $47,950 +3.2% |
| 2019 | -- | $46,450 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $2,205 -1% | $44,900 +7.4% |
| 2017 | $2,228 | $41,800 -11.4% |
| 2016 | $2,228 | $47,200 |
| 2015 | $2,228 +2.9% | $47,200 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $2,165 | $44,400 +10.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $40,100 -10.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,900 -4.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $46,850 -1.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,500 -19.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $59,300 -3.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $61,700 -6.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $65,700 -7.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $70,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $70,800 +4.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $67,700 +6.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $63,600 +12.4% |
| 2002 | $1,998 | $56,600 +9.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $51,900 |
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Neighborhood: 48708
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Bay City School District
Source: MIDMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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