Wayne County property record for 12701 Appleton St, Detroit, MI 48223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 962 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,900 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $849 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22121563 |
| Primary APN | 22121563 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 948 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 948 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 948 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12701 APPLETON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48223-3069 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | W APPLETON 1474 AND E 9 FT VAC ALLEY CASTLEFORD SUB NO 2 L63 P70 PLATS, W C R 22/678 40 X 135 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLEFORD NO 2 |
| Legal Block | 209 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 544000 |
12701 Appleton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2009.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12701 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3069 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200951652 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47732 / 923 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0477320926 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12701 Appleton St was $849 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Detroit City |
| Unified School District | Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,000 (+14.97%) | $86,000 (+14.97%) | |
| 2025 | $849.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,400 | $74,800 |
| 2023 | $918.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,400 | $52,800 |
| 2020 | $867.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12701 Appleton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| 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 12701 Appleton 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 |
|---|
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 | REDFORD TOWNSHIP serves 49,504 people · EPA ID MI0005640 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | CITY OF DETROIT |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Nov 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 667 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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