Wayne County property record for 12985 Walnut St, Southgate, MI 48195
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 713 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,319 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale Dec 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53 017 04 1845 000 |
| Primary APN | 53 017 04 1845 000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 713 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 12985 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTHGATE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48195-1163 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B SINGL |
| Legal Description | 30D1845 LOT 1845 FORDVILLE NO. 2 T3S R11E L48 P54 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | FORDVILLE NO 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1845 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHGATE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 581900 |
12985 Walnut St is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2017.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1475 EUREKA RD, WYANDOTTE, MI 48192-6113 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MICHIGAN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, MICHIGAN TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage OLD NATIONAL BANK |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MINNESOTA TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017319584 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53977 / 199 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0541090893 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12985 WALNUT ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1163 |
| Document Number | 0572731150 |
| Book / Page | 57273 / 1150 |
| Map Reference | LB 48 PG 54 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021436069 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | MICHIGAN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, MICHIGAN TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12863 EUREKA RD, 12863, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1343 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12863 EUREKA RD, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1343 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12985 WALNUT ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1163 |
| Document Number | 0541090893 |
| Book / Page | 54109 / 0893 |
| Map Reference | LB79 PG53 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017382109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14368 AGNES ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1944 |
| Document Number | 2017382110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017382110 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12985 WALNUT ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1163 |
| Document Number | 0539770199 |
| Book / Page | 053977 / 000199 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 319584 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Title Company | MINNESOTA TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $412.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 12863 EUREKA RD SOUTHGATE MI 481951343, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1343 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12985 Walnut St was $3,319.
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 | $72,000 (+5.26%) | $144,000 (+5.26%) | |
| 2025 | $3,319.00 | $68,400 | $136,800 |
| 2023 | $3,054.00 | $57,700 | $115,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12985 Walnut 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 12985 Walnut 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 |
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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 902 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: City of Wyandotte, T-Mobile, WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
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