13101 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 13101 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 930 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$70,000 (Nov 1995)
Tax Bill	$2,220 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`53 017 03 1543 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`53 017 03 1543 000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	930 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	744 sqft
Basement Area	744 sqft
Unfinished Basement	744 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Lot Area	4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions	112 ft deep x 37 ft wide
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	13101 BACKUS ST
City	SOUTHGATE
State	MI
Zip	48195-1147
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1B SINGL
Legal Description	30C1543 LOT 1543 FORDVILLE NO. 1 T3S R11E L47 P44 WCR
Legal Subdivision	FORDVILLE NO 1
Legal Lot Number	1543
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	SOUTHGATE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	581900

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	13101 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 20, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 20, 1995 · Amount on Record
Last Transfer Date	Oct 11, 2023
Transfer Doc	0585040355
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Oct 13, 2023
Property Address	13101 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147
Document Number	0585040355
Book / Page	58504 / 355
Map Reference	LB 47 PG 44
Instrument Date	Oct 11, 2023
Instrument	2023263175
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 6, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13101 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	13101 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Southgate City
Unified School District	Southgate Community School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$71,400 (+5.62%)	$142,800 (+5.62%)
2025	$2,220.00 (+8.88%) Homeowner's exemption	$67,600 (+18.39%)	$135,200 (+18.39%)
2023	$2,039.00 Homeowner's exemption	$57,100	$114,200

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

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

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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.