Wayne County property record for 131 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI 48218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,452 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50 005 09 0156 002 |
| Primary APN | 50 005 09 0156 002 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 131 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 ONE |
| Legal Description | 497B156B 157A WLY 15 FT OF LOT 156 AND THE ELY 20 FT OF LOT 157 BURKE AND RIOPELLES GRAND CENTRAL SUB PC 497 L24 P49 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | BURKE AND RIOPELLES GRAND CENTRAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 156-157 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 579200 |
131 Walnut St is owned by a company that bought it in March 2011.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23921 HURON RIVER DR, ROCKWOOD, MI 48173-9701 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011130685 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49082 / 331 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0484971188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 131 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1545 |
| Document Number | 0563920637 |
| Book / Page | 56392 / 637 |
| Map Reference | LB 24 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021044933 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23921 HURON RIVER DR, 23921, ROCKWOOD, MI 48173-9701 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23921 HURON RIVER DR, ROCKWOOD, MI 48173-9701 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 Walnut St was $1,452.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | River Rouge City |
| Unified School District | River Rouge School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $58,800 (+13.29%) | $117,600 (+13.29%) | |
| 2025 | $1,452.00 | $51,900 | $103,800 |
| 2023 | $1,363.00 (+3.65%) | $34,900 (+30.71%) | $69,800 (+30.71%) |
| 2022 | $1,315.00 | $26,700 | $53,400 |
| 2019 | $1,232.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 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 131 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 |
|---|
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 | RIVER ROUGE serves 7,224 people · EPA ID MI0005690 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2021 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 395 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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