Monroe County property record for 12956 Matthews St, Carleton, MI 48117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,323 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-155-032-00 |
| Primary APN | 41-155-032-00 |
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| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
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| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 12956 MATTHEWS ST |
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| City | CARLETON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48117-9239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 861-532 997-975 1025-799 1062-674 ASSESSORS PLAT OF GEE ADDITION TO VILLAGE OF CARLETON LOT 29. |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSRS OF GEE ADD - VILLAGE OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ASH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 830400 |
12956 Matthews St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Monroe County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12956 MATTHEWS ST, CARLETON, MI 48117-9239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EQUITY RESOURCES INC |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202125367 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12956 MATTHEWS ST, CARLETON, MI 48117-9239 |
| Document Number | 2021R25367 |
| Map Reference | LB 7 PG 55 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R25367 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE AGENCY/MONROE, LAWYERS TITLE AGCY OF MONROE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12956 MATTHEWS ST, 12956, CARLETON, MI 48117-9239 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2180 PLANK RD, DUNDEE, MI 48131-9741 |
| Document Number | 2021R25368 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R25368 |
| Name | EQUITY RESOURCES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Property Address | 12956 MATTHEWS ST, CARLETON, MI 48117-9239 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000013190 |
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| Date | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R13190 |
| Name | FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12956 Matthews St was $2,323 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe County |
| County Subdivision | Ash Township |
| Municipality | Carleton Village |
| Unified School District | Airport Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $108,900 Land $108,900 | $217,800 Land $217,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,323.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $2,084.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,900 | $163,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 12956 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 risk around 12956 Matthews St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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