129 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI 48218 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 129 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI 48218

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,346 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$84,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,428 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`50 005 09 0157 002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`50 005 09 0157 002`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,346 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	673 sqft
Basement Area	673 sqft
Unfinished Basement	673 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1926
Lot Area	3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	129 WALNUT ST
City	RIVER ROUGE
State	MI
Zip	48218-1545
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1 ONE
Legal Description	497B157B 158A WLY 10 FT OF LOT 157 AND THE ELY 25 FT OF LOT 158 BURKE AND RIOPELLES GRAND CENTRAL SUB PC 497 L24 P49 WCR
Legal Subdivision	BURKE AND RIOPELLES GRAND CENTRAL
Legal Lot Number	157-158
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	RIVER ROUGE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	579200

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	129 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1545
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 26, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021220215
Deed Book / Page	56722 / 468
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 11, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0487071344
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	May 14, 2021
Property Address	129 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1545
Document Number	0567220468
Book / Page	56722 / 468
Map Reference	LB 24 PG 49
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2021
Instrument	2021220215
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$722.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	43303 S INTERSTATE 94 SERVICE DR, 43303, VAN BUREN TWP, MI 48111-4809

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	129 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1545
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	56722471
Date	May 14, 2021
Instrument	56722/471

Lender

Name	LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number	0567220486
Date	May 14, 2021
Book Page	56722/486
Instrument	2021220217

Lender

Name	NATIONAL HOMEBUYERS FUND INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SACRAMENTO, CA 95814

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	55 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2025

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$56,700 (+12.5%)	$113,400 (+12.5%)
2025	$2,428.00 (-9.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$50,400 (+48.67%)	$100,800 (+48.67%)
2023	$2,693.00 (+112.05%) Homeowner's exemption	$33,900 (+30.89%)	$67,800 (+30.89%)
2022		$25,900	$51,800
2019	$1,270.00

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

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

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	RIVER ROUGE serves 7,224 people · EPA ID MI0005690
Water Source	Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State Inspection	Apr 2021
Lead	6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Treatment failure resolved · Jul 2023
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	8 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 395 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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