12838 Matthews St, Carleton, MI 48117 Property Records

Monroe County property record for 12838 Matthews St, Carleton, MI 48117

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.32 acres (13,939 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$2,194 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Mortgage Oct 2020 Transfer + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-155-049-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-155-049-00`

Exterior

Lot Area	13,939 sqft (0.32 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	12838 MATTHEWS ST
City	CARLETON
State	MI
Zip	48117-9736
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	386-40 818-665 819-929 840-235 1061-64 ASSESSORS PLAT OF GEE ADDITION TO VILLAGE OF CARLETON LOT 40 ALSO THE S 77 FT OF THE N
Legal Subdivision	ASSRS OF GEE ADD - VILLAGE OF
Legal Lot Number	36,40
Jurisdiction	MONROE MI
Township / Civil Division	ASH
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	830400

Owner

12838 Matthews St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2020.

Source: Monroe County records, as of September 3, 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 Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	12838 MATTHEWS ST, CARLETON, MI 48117-9736
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 28, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Oct 20, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE
Oct 19, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERIFIRST FIN'L CORP
Nov 5, 2019	Grant Deed, Foreclosure SERVICELINK
Sep 5, 2018	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY
May 8, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer LEGACY TITLE AGENCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 20, 2020
Deed Sale	Oct 20, 2020
Prior Sale	Sep 5, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202022171
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 18, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000022171
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MONROE MI
Property Address	12838 MATTHEWS ST, CARLETON, MI 48117-9736
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 18, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13838 MATTHEWS ST, CARLETON, MI 48117

Mortgage

Document Number	0000018997
Date	Sep 28, 2022
Instrument	2022R18997

Lender

Name	AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	PORTAGE, MI 49002

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	337 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONROE MI
Recording Date	Oct 20, 2020
Property Address	12838 MATTHEWS ST, CARLETON, MI 48117-9736
Document Number	0000022171
Instrument Date	Sep 18, 2020
Instrument	22171
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2020
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	12838 MATTHEWS ST CARLETON MI 481179736, CARLETON, MI 48117-9736

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MONROE MI
Recording Date	Oct 19, 2020
Property Address	12838 MATTHEWS ST, CARLETON, MI 48117-9736
Document Number	0000022170
Instrument Date	Sep 16, 2020
Instrument	22170
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 7, 2020
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,080.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12838 MATTHEWS ST CARLETON MI 481179736, CARLETON, MI 48117-9736

Mortgage

Document Number	22172
Date	Oct 19, 2020
Instrument	22172

Lender

Name	AMERIFIRST FIN'L CORP
Address	PORTAGE, MI 49002

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 18, 2050

November 2019: Grant Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MONROE MI
Recording Date	Nov 5, 2019
Property Address	12838 MATTHEWS ST, CARLETON, MI 48117-9736
Document Number	0000019323
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2019
Instrument	19323
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2019
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

September 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	MONROE MI
Recording Date	Sep 5, 2018
Property Address	12838 MATTHEWS ST, CARLETON, MI 48117-9736
Document Number	0000015685
Instrument Date	Aug 16, 2018
Instrument	15685
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$967.50
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	3637 SENTARA WAY VIRGINIA BEACH VA 234524262, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452-4262

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MONROE MI
Recording Date	May 8, 2017
Property Address	12838 MATTHEWS ST, CARLETON, MI 48117-9736
Document Number	2017R10040
Map Reference	LB 7 PG 55
Instrument Date	Apr 14, 2017
Instrument	2017R10040
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 13, 2021
Title Company	LEGACY TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,130.90
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12838 MATTHEWS ST, 12838, CARLETON, MI 48117-9736

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12130 WHITTAKER RD, MILAN, MI 48160-9616

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12838 Matthews St was $2,194 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Monroe County
County Subdivision	Ash Township
Municipality	Carleton Village
Unified School District	Airport Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$101,200 (+8.58%) Land $101,200	$202,400 (+8.58%) Land $202,400
2025	$2,194.00 Homeowner's exemption	$93,200 Land $93,200	$186,400 Land $186,400
2023	$2,014.00 Homeowner's exemption	$78,700	$157,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12838 Matthews St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 8, 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 12838 Matthews 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	ASH TOWNSHIP serves 5,959 people · EPA ID MI0000245
Water Source	Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	8 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	None 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 400 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber, Verizon.

Nearby Properties on Matthews St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures