Wayne County property record for 12859 Appleton St, Detroit, MI 48223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 862 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $26,000 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $1,241 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22121550 |
| Primary APN | 22121550 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 862 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 711 sqft |
| Basement Area | 711 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 711 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12859 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 497 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 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of July 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12859 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,241.00 (+0.98%) | $38,500 (+41.54%) | $77,000 (+41.54%) |
| 2023 | $27,200 | $54,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,229.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 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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