Wayne County property record for 121 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI 48218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $900 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,649 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50 005 09 0160 002 |
| Primary APN | 50 005 09 0160 002 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 121 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 ONE |
| Legal Description | 497B160B 161A WLY 29 FT OF LOT 160 AND THE ELY 5 FT OF LOT 161 BURKE AND RIOPELLES GRAND CENTRAL SUB PC 497 L24 P49 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | BURKE AND RIOPELLES GRAND CENTRAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 160-161 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 579200 |
121 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2009.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009156868 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47848 / 314 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0449280342 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 121 Walnut St was $1,649 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | River Rouge City |
| Unified School District | River Rouge School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,100 (+12.79%) | $118,200 (+12.79%) | |
| 2025 | $1,649.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,400 | $104,800 |
| 2023 | $1,552.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,400 (+30.63%) | $70,800 (+30.63%) |
| 2022 | $27,100 | $54,200 | |
| 2019 | $1,365.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 121 Walnut 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 | RIVER ROUGE serves 7,224 people · EPA ID MI0005690 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2021 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 395 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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