Bay County property record for 1501 E Smith St, Bay City, MI 48706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,500 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,229 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-015-102-010-00 |
| Primary APN | 160-015-102-010-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1501 E SMITH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BAY CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48706-4147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SINGLE |
| Legal Description | LOTS 18 & 19 & W 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ SD LOTS BLK 11 RIVERSIDE PARK SUB ADD TO W BC |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERSIDE PARK SUB |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-19 |
| Jurisdiction | BAY MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 281300 |
1501 E Smith St is owned by a company that bought it in July 2011 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Bay County records, as of May 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 E SMITH ST, BAY CITY, MI 48706-4147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2813 / 253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1501 E Smith St was $1,229 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Bay County assessment roll, as of May 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Bay County |
| Municipality | Bay City |
| Unified School District | Bay City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,229.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,700 | $103,400 |
| 2023 | $37,050 | $74,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,074.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1501 E Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1986–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1501 E Smith St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BAY CITY serves 32,255 people · EPA ID MI0000470 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from BAY AREA WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 275 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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