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512 Germania St, Bay City, MI, 48706

1beds
3baths
2,700sqft
$195,000
$72price/sqft
$1,609/moest. monthly cost
$64,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming RM-1 zoned residential property with versatile home occupation use, perfect for live-work lifestyles! This unique home features 1 bedroom, a modern kitchen, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, a cozy living room, and a spacious recreational room. The property includes a studio currently setup as a barbershop, ideal for entrepreneurs. Enjoy ample parking and a large pole barn for additional storage or workspace. With city approval, the property could be converted to M-1 light industrial use, offering endless possibilities for commercial ventures. Conveniently located with easy access to local amenities, this property is a rare find for those seeking a blend of residential comfort and business potential. This property may qualify for Michigan OPRA tax abatement program to assist with redevelopment if you choose. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a multi-functional space tailored to your vision! Schedule a showing today.

Getting Around

55
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
59
BikeBikeable

Schools

5/10
Kolb Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.4 mi
4/10
Handy Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.3 mi
6/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1950

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Bathroom1

  • Level: First
  • Area: 105

Bedroom1

  • Level: First
  • Area: 165

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2

Family Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 264

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,700

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,700
  • Total interior livable area: 2,700 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 120

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 1248

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 16002925501500
  • Zoning: Currently RM-1, suggestion from city if converting to full commercial use would be M-1 light industr
  • Zoning description: Commercial,Other,Residential
  • Special condition: Private

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Frontage type: Road
  • Frontage length: 120

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.33 Acres
  • Features: City Lot,Corner Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 120 x 120

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: 3 or More Spaces

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado
Hail
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Bay County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $986$11,832
Home Insurance *$117$1,404
Property Taxes $212$2,544
Electricity $294$3,534
Total$1,609$19,308
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$55,165/yr
40% on housing$48,270/yr
45% on housing$42,906/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.9%
8.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.1%
-0.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$72This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 48706$150
Bay County$115

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 48706$121
Bay County$101

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-10-30Price change$230,000
2025-08-29Price change$240,000
2024-12-29Listed for sale$225,000
2024-05-07Sold$135,000
2024-03-18Pending sale$159,900
2024-02-12Listed for sale$159,900
2024-01-31Pending sale$159,900
2024-01-07Listed for sale$159,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentSeth Vendelboe
BrokerageNextHome Greater Tri-cities

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