Monroe County property record for 121 W 5th St, Monroe, MI 48161
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,270 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-29-00306-000 |
| Primary APN | 55-29-00306-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 710 sqft |
| Basement Area | 690 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 690 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 69.7 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 143 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 121 W 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MONROE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48161-2306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | OLD VILLAGE PLAT WEST OF MONROE ST W 30 FT OF E 60 FT OF N 69.73 FT OF LOT 65 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD VILLAGE WEST OF MONROE ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MONROE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 832100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old Village Historic District listed 1982 · 545 contributing resources · NRIS 82002854 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
121 W 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1998.
Source: Monroe County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 W 5TH ST, MONROE, MI 48161-2306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 1998 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Property Address | 121 W 5TH ST, MONROE, MI 48161-2306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACT TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 W 5TH ST, MONROE, MI 48161-2306 |
| Document Number | 2021R14121 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R14121 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 121 W 5th St was $1,270 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe County |
| Municipality | Monroe City |
| Unified School District | Monroe Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,400 Land $60,400 | $120,800 Land $120,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,270.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $1,112.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,010 | $88,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 8, 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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 121 W 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | MONROE serves 49,467 people · EPA ID MI0004450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 521 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, T-Mobile.
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