Wayne County property record for 12835 Appleton St, Detroit, MI 48223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 755 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,603 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22121553 |
| Primary APN | 22121553 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 755 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 740 sqft |
| Basement Area | 740 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 740 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12835 APPLETON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48223-3027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | W APPLETON 500 CASTLEFORD SUB L56 P96-7 PLATS, W C R 22/377 40 X 126 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLEFORD |
| Legal Block | 305 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 544000 |
12835 Appleton St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12835 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023179165 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58319 / 1424 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0591581375 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 12835 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3027 |
| Document Number | 0583191424 |
| Book / Page | 58319 / 1424 |
| Map Reference | LB 56 PG 96 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023179165 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $172.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 269 WALKER ST # 411, 411, DETROIT, MI 48207-4258 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12835 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12835 Appleton St was $1,603 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Detroit City |
| Unified School District | Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,100 (-0.41%) | $48,200 (-0.41%) | |
| 2025 | $1,603.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,200 | $48,400 |
| 2023 | $21,600 (+23.43%) | $43,200 (+23.43%) | |
| 2022 | $411.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,500 | $35,000 |
| 2020 | $884.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12835 Appleton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 12835 Appleton 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | REDFORD TOWNSHIP serves 49,504 people · EPA ID MI0005640 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | CITY OF DETROIT |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Nov 2023 |
| 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 667 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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