Bay County property record for 2139 5th St, Bay City, MI 48708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,198 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,407 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $67,900 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,071 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-022-451-033-00 |
| Primary APN | 160-022-451-033-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,198 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,198 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,198 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 8,407 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Patio Area | 626 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2139 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BAY CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48708-6343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SINGLE |
| Legal Description | SW 1/4 OF LOT 6 BLK 6 W D FITZHUGHS ADD TO HIS SUB OF SEC 22 & 27 ETAL |
| Legal Subdivision | W D FITZHUGHS ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BAY MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 280500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Center Avenue Neighborhood Residential District listed 1982 · 225 contributing resources · NRIS 82002826 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2139 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Bay County records, as of May 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2139 5TH ST, BAY CITY, MI 48708-6343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3136 / 760 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2139 5th St was $2,071 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 | $2,071.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,300 | $130,600 |
| 2023 | $48,900 | $97,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,810.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2139 5th 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 2139 5th 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 436 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Air Advantage, Verizon.
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