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12803 Appleton St, Detroit, MI 48223 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 12803 Appleton St, Detroit, MI 48223

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 754 sqft · built 1944
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$55,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$1,918 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22121557

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22121557

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area754 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area740 sqft
Basement Area740 sqft
Unfinished Basement740 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1944
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1944
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions126 ft deep x 37 ft wide
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area45 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address12803 APPLETON ST
CityDETROIT
StateMI
Zip48223-3027
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionW APPLETON 504 CASTLEFORD SUB L56 P96-7 PLATS, W C R 22/377 37 X 126
Legal SubdivisionCASTLEFORD
Legal Block305
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionDETROIT
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract544000

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12803 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3027
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 4, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
CIBC BANK USA
Oct 15, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
RED CARPET TITLE AGENCY LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 5, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021375044
Deed Book / Page57118 / 1033
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Property Address12803 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3027
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1758 E 72ND ST 3W, 3W, CHICAGO, IL 60649-7326

Mortgage

Document Number0570840350
DateOct 4, 2021
Book Page57084/350
Instrument2021360157
Lender
NameCIBC BANK USA
TypeBank
AddressWORTH, IL 60482
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateOct 15, 2021
Property Address12803 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3027
Document Number0571181033
Book / Page57118 / 1033
Map ReferenceLB 56 PG 96
Instrument DateSep 30, 2021
Instrument2021375044
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 10, 2021
Title CompanyRED CARPET TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$473.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address39102 HURON PKWY, 39102, WESTLAND, MI 48185-3821

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1758 E 72ND ST # 3W, 3W, CHICAGO, IL 60649-2333

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityDetroit City
Unified School DistrictDetroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$39,300 (+60.41%)$78,600 (+60.41%)
2025$1,918.00 (+63.51%)
2023$24,500$49,000
2020$1,173.00

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemREDFORD TOWNSHIP
serves 49,504 people · EPA ID MI0005640
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Also Mapped HereCITY OF DETROIT
Lead8 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead public education
Nov 2023
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 667 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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