Wayne County property record for 12963 Appleton St, Detroit, MI 48223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 752 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $957 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22121537 |
| Primary APN | 22121537 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 752 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 740 sqft |
| Basement Area | 740 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 740 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 41 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12963 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 484 CASTLEFORD SUB L56 P96-7 PLATS, W C R 22/377 36.38 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 |
12963 Appleton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2003.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12963 APPLETON ST, DETROIT, MI 48223-3027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003703964 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39527 / 1092 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000192085 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12963 Appleton St was $957 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,500 | $79,000 | |
| 2025 | $957.00 | ||
| 2023 | $24,600 | $49,200 | |
| 2020 | $981.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 12963 Appleton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 12963 Appleton 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 | 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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