12797 Helen St, Southgate, MI 48195 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 12797 Helen St, Southgate, MI 48195

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 969 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$225,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill	$4,677 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`53 008 01 0447 002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`53 008 01 0447 002`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	969 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	960 sqft
Basement Area	864 sqft
Unfinished Basement	864 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1948
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions	113 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	12797 HELEN ST
City	SOUTHGATE
State	MI
Zip	48195-3514
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1B SINGL
Legal Description	24D447B 24D448 S 5 FT OF LOT 447 ALSO LOT 448 ALSO THE W 1/2 OF ADJ VAC ALLEY DIX NORTHLINE SUB NO. 1 T3S R10E L56 P95 WCR
Legal Subdivision	DIX NORTHLINE NO 1
Legal Lot Number	447-448
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	SOUTHGATE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	581600

Owner

12797 Helen St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2024.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	12797 HELEN ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-3514
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 14, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2024195650
Deed Book / Page	58947 / 1077
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Dec 14, 2023
Property Address	12797 HELEN ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-3514
Document Number	0585961385
Book / Page	58596 / 1385
Map Reference	LB 56 PG 95
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2023
Instrument	2023302466
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 19, 2024
Title Company	MICHIGAN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, MICHIGAN TITLE INS AGCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,012.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12797 HELEN ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-3514

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3441 RICHMOND AVE, LINCOLN PARK, MI 48146-3459

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12797 Helen St was $4,677 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Southgate City
Unified School District	Southgate Community School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$81,400 (+5.03%)	$162,800 (+5.03%)
2025	$4,677.00 Homeowner's exemption	$77,500	$155,000
2023	$2,299.00 Homeowner's exemption	$64,900	$129,800

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12797 Helen 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.

Wildfire

The area around 12797 Helen 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 547 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable	1,200 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20