Wayne County property record for 12794 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 930 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,653 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53 017 03 1535 000 |
| Primary APN | 53 017 03 1535 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 930 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 36.9 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 12794 BACKUS ST |
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| City | SOUTHGATE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48195-1146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B SINGL |
| Legal Description | 30C1535 LOT 1535 FORDVILLE NO. 1 T3S R11E L47 P44 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | FORDVILLE NO 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1535 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24940 RICHMOND ST, DEARBORN, MI 48124-1587 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CAPITOL TITLE COMPANY INC, CAPITAL TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025111077 |
| Deed Book / Page | 59444 / 537 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0487851259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 12794 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1146 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 575 W PECOS RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85225-7402 |
| Document Number | 0567730271 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56773/271 |
| Instrument | 2021241172 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12794 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1146 |
| Document Number | 0567840609 |
| Book / Page | 56784 / 609 |
| Map Reference | LB 47 PG 414 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021244745 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CAPITOL TITLE COMPANY INC, CAPITAL TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,298.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12794 BACKUS ST, 12794, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1146 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12794 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1146 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12794 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1146 |
| Document Number | 0564980730 |
| Book / Page | 56498 / 730 |
| Map Reference | LB 7PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2015 |
| Instrument | 2021084290 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12794 BACKUS ST, 12794, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1146 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18045 HINTON ST, RIVERVIEW, MI 48193-7414 |
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 | $73,700 (+5.44%) | $147,400 (+5.44%) | |
| 2025 | $3,653.00 (+8.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,900 (+18.27%) | $139,800 (+18.27%) |
| 2023 | $3,363.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,100 | $118,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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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