12655 Appleton St, Detroit, MI 48223 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 12655 Appleton St, Detroit, MI 48223

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 962 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$2,941 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22121569

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22121569

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area962 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area948 sqft
Basement Area948 sqft
Unfinished Basement948 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area36 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address12655 APPLETON ST
CityDETROIT
StateMI
Zip48223-3025
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionW APPLETON 1468 AND E 9 FT VAC ALLEY CASTLEFORD SUB NO 2 L63 P70 PLATS, W C R 22/678 40 X 135
Legal SubdivisionCASTLEFORD NO 2
Legal Block209
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionDETROIT
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract544000

Owner

Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address203 LA PLAZA CT, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4087
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023307167
Deed Book / Page58605 / 1184
Last Transfer DateMay 29, 2025
Transfer Doc0595751340
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateDec 20, 2023
Property Address12655 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3025
Document Number0586051184
Book / Page58605 / 1184
Map ReferenceLB 63 PG 70
Instrument DateDec 8, 2023
Instrument2023307167
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$375.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address12655 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address203 LA PLAZA CT, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073-4087

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityDetroit City
Unified School DistrictDetroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$44,700 (+12.59%)$89,400 (+12.59%)
2025$2,941.00 (+124.16%)$39,700 (+41.28%)$79,400 (+41.28%)
2023$1,312.00 (+5.89%)$28,100$56,200
2020$1,239.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREDFORD TOWNSHIP
serves 49,504 people · EPA ID MI0005640
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Also Mapped HereCITY OF DETROIT
Lead8 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead public education
Nov 2023
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 667 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum, T-Mobile, WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.

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