237 N Van Buren St, Bay City, MI, 48708
About This Home
Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully maintained historic Victorian in the heart of Downtown Bay City. Showcasing stunning original woodwork, authentic hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, spacious rooms, an inviting fireplace, and classic architectural details throughout, this home perfectly blends historic charm with modern comfort. The expansive basement features tall ceilings, a convenient laundry area, and abundant storage. Located just a short walk from Bay City's vibrant restaurants, boutiques, shopping, waterfront parks, and the beautiful Saginaw River, this exceptional home offers the opportunity to own a true piece of history in one of the city's most desirable locations! Its a MUST SEE!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1914
Materials
- Foundation: Basement
- Construction materials: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
Bathroom1
- Level: Second
Bedroom1
- Features: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
Bedroom2
- Features: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
Bedroom3
- Features: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
Bedroom4
- Features: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 198
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,170
Heating
- Heating features: Boiler,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,215
- Total interior livable area: 2,170 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 120
Living Room
- Features: Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 234
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 16002821102400
- Special condition: Private
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 0
Lot
- Lot size: 4,791 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 4792
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
- Cold Wave
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Bay County and Michigan
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $809 | $9,708 |
| Home Insurance * | $126 | $1,512 |
| Property Taxes | $174 | $2,088 |
| Electricity | $236 | $2,840 |
| Total | $1,345 | $16,140 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Listed for sale | $160,000 |
| 2017-08-25 | Sold | $66,500 |
| 2017-06-05 | Pending sale | $68,325 |
| 2017-06-01 | Price change | $68,325 |
| 2017-05-24 | Price change | $68,875 |
| 2017-05-15 | Price change | $69,400 |
| 2017-05-09 | Listed for sale | $69,900 |
| 2017-04-29 | Pending sale | $69,900 |
| 2017-04-24 | Listed for sale | $69,900 |
| 2007-03-06 | Sold | $81,000 |
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