1500 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708

New Listing
$425,000
Property Type: Multi Family Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,007 Status: Active
Current Price: $425,000 List Date: 6/22/2026 Last Modified: 6/23/2026

Overview

Description

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,

Supplements: 1500 Center Ave presents a compelling opportunity to grow your portfolio.Don't miss your chance to own a classic Bay City investment property!

Listing Details MLS# 26031029

Location Property Info

County
Bay
Street #
1500
Street Name
Center
Suffix
Avenue
State
MI
Zip Code
48708
Zip (4)
5101

General Property Info

Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Square Footage
27007
Lot Acres
0.62
Lot Dimensions
100x135
Year Built
1900
New Construction
No
Cert of Compliance
No
Road Frontage
100
Total # Units
7
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans
7
Total # Bldgs
2
Total Parking Spaces
5
Waterfront
No
School District
Bay City
Association YN
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
09-160-022-358-001-00
Taxable Value
67031
SEV
125050
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
4224.63
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Ty
none known
Zoning
Commercial
Homestead %
0

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Unit 1

Unit Description
Yes
SqFt
675
Occupied
Yes
Monthly Rent
700
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
2

More Information

Unit 2

Unit Description
2
SqFt
675
Occupied
Yes
Monthly Rent
595
Bathrooms
Yes
Full Baths
Yes

Unit 3

Unit Description
3
SqFt
675
Occupied
Yes
Monthly Rent
460
Bathrooms
Yes
Full Baths
Yes

Unit 4

Unit Description
4
SqFt
675
Occupied
Yes
Monthly Rent
525
Bathrooms
Yes
Full Baths
Yes

Unit 5

Unit Description
5
SqFt
675
Occupied
Yes
Monthly Rent
695
Bathrooms
Yes
Full Baths
Yes

Unit 6

Unit Description
6
SqFt
675
Occupied
Yes
Monthly Rent
595
Bathrooms
Yes
Full Baths
Yes

Unit 7

Unit Description
7
SqFt
675
Occupied
Yes
Bathrooms
Yes
Full Baths
Yes
Monthly Rent
395

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Birney
Property Sub-Type
5+ Units
Municipality
Bay City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
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,
Legal
LOTS 10 & 11 & N 35 FT OF LOT 9 BLK 7 JAMES FRASERS 1ST ADD TO BC S OF CENTER AVE

Lot Description

Corner Lot
Yes
Level
Yes
Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Phone Available
Yes
Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public Water
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Other
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes
Other
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Steam
Yes

Air Conditioning

Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Tenant Pays

None
Yes

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Extras

Laundry Facility
Yes

Owner Pays

Electricity
Yes
Gas
Yes
Sewer
Yes
Trash Collection
Yes
Water
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes
Subject To Tenant Rights
Yes

Property Features

Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding; Other Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full Lot Description: Corner Lot; Level; Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Water Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Public Sewer; Public Water Extras: Laundry Facility Owner Pays: Electricity; Gas; Sewer; Trash Collection; Water Tenant Pays: None Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Steam Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s) Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Other Possession: Close Of Escrow; Subject To Tenant Rights Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Keller Williams GR North
Listing Agent: Drew Denham
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 23 - 2026
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