Wayne County property record for 12735 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,223 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,900 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale May 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53 017 03 1552 000 |
| Primary APN | 53 017 03 1552 000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,223 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 873 sqft |
| Basement Area | 754 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 754 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 12735 BACKUS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTHGATE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48195-1145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B SINGL |
| Legal Description | 30C1552 LOT 1552 FORDVILLE NO. 1 T3S R11E L47 P44 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | FORDVILLE NO 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1552 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHGATE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 581900 |
12735 Backus St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12735 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MICHIGAN TITLE INS AGENYC IN |
| May 9, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017365312 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54076 / 1279 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0537160079 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12735 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1145 |
| Document Number | 0540761279 |
| Book / Page | 54076 / 1279 |
| Map Reference | LB47 PG44 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017365312 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | MICHIGAN TITLE INS AGENYC IN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $688.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23350 BONAIR ST, 23350, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48127-2379 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3567 CARYN ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1107 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12735 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1145 |
| Document Number | 0537160079 |
| Book / Page | 053716 / 000079 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 196087 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $309.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5641 SCHAEFER RD DEARBORN MI 481262252, DEARBORN, MI 48126-2252 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12735 Backus St was $2,900 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Southgate City |
| Unified School District | Southgate Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $76,300 (+5.53%) | $152,600 (+5.53%) | |
| 2025 | $2,900.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,300 | $144,600 |
| 2023 | $2,457.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,200 | $122,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12735 Backus 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 12735 Backus 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 | SOUTHGATE serves 30,047 people · EPA ID MI0006170 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 902 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: City of Wyandotte, T-Mobile, WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
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