Bay County property record for 905 E Smith St, Bay City, MI 48706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,643 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,186 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,416 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-016-251-021-00 |
| Primary APN | 160-016-251-021-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,643 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,265 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,265 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,265 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,186 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Patio Area | 440 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 905 E SMITH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BAY CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48706-3967 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SINGLE |
| Legal Description | W 10 FT OF LOT 3 & E 40 FT OF LOT 4 BLK 38 JOSEPH TROMBLES ADD TO THE VILLAGE OF BANKS ALSO N 30 FT OF W 45.82 FT OF S 130 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | JOSEPH TROMBLES ADD |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | BAY MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 281300 |
Source: Bay County records, as of May 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 905 E SMITH ST, BAY CITY, MI 48706-3967 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2688 / 969 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,416.00 (+14.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,900 (+39.64%) | $107,800 (+39.64%) |
| 2023 | $38,600 | $77,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,237.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1981–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2017 · Severe Storms And 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.
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 572 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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