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1401 Garfield Ave, Bay City, MI, 48708

3beds
2baths
1,516sqft
$128,000
$84price/sqft
$1,074/moest. monthly cost
$42,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or add a well-maintained income producing property to your portfolio, this nicely updated duplex is a fantastic opportunity! Both units are currently occupied, providing immediate rental income. The lower unit offers a spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout with updated flooring, fresh paint, and a newer bathroom. The upper unit features a 1-bedroom, 1-bath layout with fresh paint, updated flooring, an updated bathroom, and generous walk-in closets for excellent storage. Additional highlights include newer windows, a full basement with abundant storage, a beautifully landscaped yard, and a newer front porch that adds great curb appeal. Call today for your private tour.

Getting Around

73
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
73
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

5/10
4/10
Handy Middle SchoolGrades 6-82.2 mi
6/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Foundation: Basement

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block,Full

Bathroom

  • Features: First Flr Bath Lav/Half,Second Flr Bath Lav/Half

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Wall Furnace,Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,516
  • Total interior livable area: 1,516 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 16003313700100
  • Special condition: Private

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Porch
  • Frontage length: 50

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,662 sqft
  • Features: Sidewalks,Main Street
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 110

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
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Hail
Tornado
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 $647$7,764
Home Insurance *$100$1,200
Property Taxes $139$1,668
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$1,074$12,888
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$36,822/yr
40% on housing$32,220/yr
45% on housing$28,640/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

$84This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 48708$75
Bay County$115

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 48708$94
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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-17Contingent$128,000
2026-07-13Listed for sale$128,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentHeidi N Guerra
BrokerageBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Bay City

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