Bay County property record for 501 State St, Bay City, MI 48706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $14,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $795 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-017-480-018-00 |
| Primary APN | 160-017-480-018-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,098 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 501 STATE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BAY CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48706-3764 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 DUPLEX |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 6 GEORGE W KINGS 1ST ADD TO KINGSBURGH |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE KINGS 1ST ADDITION TO KINGSBURG |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BAY MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 286600 |
501 State St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Bay County records, as of August 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 STATE ST, BAY CITY, MI 48706-3764 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2979 / 891 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0029790890 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 501 State St was $795 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 | $795.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,750 | $87,500 |
| 2023 | $30,850 | $61,700 | |
| 2022 | $694.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 State 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 501 State 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 547 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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