Wayne County property record for 12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 655 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,704 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53 017 03 1534 000 |
| Primary APN | 53 017 03 1534 000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 655 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 12786 BACKUS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTHGATE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48195-1146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B SINGL |
| Legal Description | 30C1534 LOT 1534 FORDVILLE NO. 1 T3S R11E L47 P44 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | FORDVILLE NO 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1534 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHGATE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 581900 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12786 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010247421 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48599 / 1099 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0480970449 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 12786 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1146 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0555840207 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 55584/207 |
| Instrument | 2020039089 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Jan 29, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $52,700 (+4.36%) | $105,400 (+4.36%) | |
| 2025 | $1,704.00 (+9.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,500 (+18.27%) | $101,000 (+18.27%) |
| 2023 | $1,563.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,700 | $85,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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