12962 Appleton St, Detroit, MI 48223 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 12962 Appleton St, Detroit, MI 48223

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 752 sqft · built 1944
Lot Size	0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$41,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,386 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale Feb 2018 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22121373`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22121373`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	752 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	752 sqft
Basement Area	740 sqft
Unfinished Basement	740 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1944
Effective Year Built	Effective 1944
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions	123 ft deep x 36 ft wide
Garage Area	280 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	45 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	12962 APPLETON ST
City	DETROIT
State	MI
Zip	48223-3028
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	E APPLETON 451 CASTLEFORD SUB L56 P96-7 PLATS, W C R 22/377 36.38 X 123
Legal Subdivision	CASTLEFORD
Legal Block	308
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	DETROIT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1017
Census Tract	544000

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	22501 FULLERTON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3106
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 8, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer EMBASSY TITLE CORPORATION, EMBASSY TITLE AGENCY INC
Feb 6, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer TITLE CONNECT LLC
Nov 8, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer EMBASSY TITLE CORPORATION, EMBASSY TITLE AGENCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021399766
Deed Book / Page	57183 / 239
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 30, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0000472113
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Nov 8, 2021
Property Address	12962 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3028
Document Number	0571830239
Book / Page	57183 / 239
Map Reference	LB 56 PG 96&97
Instrument Date	Oct 29, 2021
Instrument	2021399766
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 3, 2021
Title Company	EMBASSY TITLE CORPORATION, EMBASSY TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$352.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12962 APPLETON ST, 12962, DETROIT, MI 48223-3028

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	22501 FULLERTON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3106

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Feb 6, 2018
Property Address	12962 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3028
Document Number	0542061125
Book / Page	054206 / 001125
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2018
Instrument	31191
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 1, 2018
Title Company	TITLE CONNECT LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12962 APPLETON ST DETROIT MI 482233028, DETROIT, MI 48223-3028

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Nov 8, 2021
Property Address	12962 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3028
Document Number	0571830238
Book / Page	57183 / 238
Map Reference	LB 56 PG 96
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2018
Instrument	2021399765
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 3, 2021
Title Company	EMBASSY TITLE CORPORATION, EMBASSY TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$395.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3000 TOWN CTR STE 2690, 3000, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075-1194

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12962 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Detroit City
Unified School District	Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$41,000 (+60.16%)	$82,000 (+60.16%)
2025	$1,386.00 (+115.22%)
2023		$25,600 (+23.67%)	$51,200 (+23.67%)
2022	$644.00 (-53.2%)	$20,700	$41,400
2020	$1,376.00

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

Flood

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.

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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