Bay County property record for 1817 3rd St, Bay City, MI 48708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,139 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,500 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,650 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage May 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-022-328-015-00 |
| Primary APN | 160-022-328-015-00 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,139 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,405 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,405 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,405 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1817 3RD ST |
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| City | BAY CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48708-6212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SINGLE |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK 7 MCEWAN & JENNISONS ADD TO BC |
| Legal Subdivision | MCEWAN & JENNISONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BAY MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 280500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Center Avenue Neighborhood Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2012 · 877 contributing resources · NRIS 12001027 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1817 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Bay County records, as of May 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1817 3RD ST, BAY CITY, MI 48708-6212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| May 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI INDEPENDENT BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20197520 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BAY MI |
| Property Address | 1817 3RD ST, BAY CITY, MI 48708-6212 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | CENTURION LAND TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1817 3RD ST, BAY CITY, MI 48708-6212 |
| Document Number | 0000003774 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202203774 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BAY MI |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1817 3RD ST, BAY CITY, MI 48708-6212 |
| Document Number | 0000007520 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | DIVERSIFIED NATIONAL TITLE, DIVERSIFIED NAT'L TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $692.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 806 PEARSON ST FERNDALE MI 482201687, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1687 |
| Document Number | 7521 |
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| Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7521 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 23, 2049 |
| Document Number | 7522, |
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| Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7522 |
| Name | MICHIGAN ST HSNG DEV AUTH |
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| Address | LANSING, MI 48912 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 1817 3rd St was $2,650 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 | $2,650.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,100 | $170,200 |
| 2023 | $61,700 | $123,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,316.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1817 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 1817 3rd 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 596 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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