Wayne County property record for 12948 Birrell St, Southgate, MI 48195
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,768 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53 001 06 0585 000 |
| Primary APN | 53 001 06 0585 000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 813 sqft |
| Basement Area | 813 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 813 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 12948 BIRRELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTHGATE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48195-1037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B SINGL |
| Legal Description | 19F585 LOT 585 FORDVILLE SUB T3S R11E L46 P13 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | FORDVILLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 585 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHGATE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 581500 |
12948 Birrell St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2012.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44725 GRAND RIVER AVE, 102, NOVI, MI 48375-1024 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012259265 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49891 / 1370 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0479030862 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12948 Birrell St was $3,768.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Southgate City |
| Unified School District | Southgate Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $90,400 (+5.12%) | $180,800 (+5.12%) | |
| 2025 | $3,768.00 | $86,000 | $172,000 |
| 2023 | $72,200 | $144,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12948 Birrell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 12948 Birrell 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 | SOUTHGATE serves 30,047 people · EPA ID MI0006170 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 918 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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