Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/03/2025
Listed
$299,000
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MLS
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Property Description
This home holds rich history as the original Birkner family residence & a former bed & breakfast. Situated on a corner lot in the heart of Bay City with abundant flex spaces & storage, it's perfect for multi-generational living & entertaining! The kitchen is centrally located & includes a charming banquet-style table with a glass block wall. Downstairs offers 2 bedrooms with ensuites-one has a separate entrance, kitchenette, & living room. On the main level there's also a half bath for guests, spacious family room with a cozy fireplace, formal dining room large enough for a crowd, & a big laundry room. Upstairs showcases original hardwood floors, a separate rear entrance, 2 more ensuite bedrooms with massive walk-in closets, an office, home gym, den, & wet bar for convenience & entertaining purposes alike. Additional storage options include 2 attics, a 2 car attached garage, & a carport. This home blends character with space, & versatility & it is ready to welcome its next chapter!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1720 Elm Ave
General
- Price: $299,000
- Taxes: $2,921 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 61877730
- Updated: 9/6/2025
- Added to Site: 168 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Interior Features: Crown Molding, Laminate Counters, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Tile Counters, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fence, Storage
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Carport, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: 54
- County: Matagorda
- Subdivision: Sayers
- Driving Directions: From HWY 35 (aka 7th St in Bay City), turn onto Cottonwood Ave. Take a right onto 10th Street. Home is at the corner of Elm Avenue/10th Street.
School Information
- Elem School District: 132 - Bay City
- Midd School District: 132 - Bay City
- High School District: 132 - Bay City
- Elementary School: ROBERTS ELEMENTARY
- Middle School: BAY CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- High School: BAY CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Brick
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 3,486
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 3,486 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1948
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.198
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision, Side Yard
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,921
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Legal Description: SAYERS S/D S 75X111.1 LTS 7&8 + NE 28.9X11.9 LOT 7 BLK 2
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 45215
Listed by Ward Real Estate, Inc (979) 245-5522, Julia Barrett (979) 240-9061
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Schools
Schools serving 1720 Elm Ave
School District:Bay City Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cherry Elementary School 2509 8th Street, Bay City, TX 77414 | PK-K | 0.2 mi |
Bay City Junior High School 3010 Carey Smith Boulevard, Bay City, TX 77414 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Bay City High School 400 7th Street, Bay City, TX 77414 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1720 Elm Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 1720 Elm Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2022
$3,920
—
$329,950
11%
2022
$3,920
—
$296,700
43%
2022
$3,920
-3%
$207,950
-12%
2021
$4,057
—
$236,540
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1720 Elm Street, Bay City, TX 77414 (MLS# 61877730) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1720 Elm Street is currently listed for $299,000 and was received on August 03, 2025. Want to learn more about 1720 Elm Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bay City? You can browse all Bay City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.