Bay County property record for 702 E John St, Bay City, MI 48706
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 8,536 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,704 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,051 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-020-431-002-00 |
| Primary APN | 160-020-431-002-00 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 8,536 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,268 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 4,704 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 702 E JOHN ST |
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| City | BAY CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48706 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3 CTRL B |
| Legal Description | E 47 FT OF LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 15 LAKE CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE CITY |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | BAY MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 286600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Midland Street Commercial District listed 1982 · 44 contributing resources · NRIS 82002827 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
702 E John St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Bay County records, as of May 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12523 RATHBUN RD, BIRCH RUN, MI 48415-9799 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | Land Contract, Transfer |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1991 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1991 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1190 / 842 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002555 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
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| Jurisdiction | BAY MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 702 E JOHN ST, BAY CITY, MI 48706 |
| Document Number | 0000009446 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202509446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 240 S LINCOLN RD, BAY CITY, MI 48708-9126 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12523 RATHBUN RD, BIRCH RUN, MI 48415-9799 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BAY MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 702 E JOHN ST, BAY CITY, MI 48706 |
| Document Number | 0000002555 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202202555 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 240 S LINCOLN RD, BAY CITY, MI 48708-9126 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 702 E John St was $2,051, up 14.6% from the year before.
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 | $2,051.00 (+14.58%) | $75,900 (+6.15%) | $151,800 (+6.15%) |
| 2025 | $1,790.00 | $71,500 | $143,000 |
| 2023 | $61,400 | $122,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,796.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 702 E John St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1983–1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| 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 702 E John 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 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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