Wayne County property record for 13105 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 986 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $129,900 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,868 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Dec 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53 017 03 1542 000 |
| Primary APN | 53 017 03 1542 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 986 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 13105 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 | 30C1542 LOT 1542 FORDVILLE NO. 1 T3S R11E L47 P44 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | FORDVILLE NO 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1542 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHGATE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 581900 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13105 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE 1 INC |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021435095 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57270 / 389 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0572581487 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 13105 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2782 NORMAN ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1835 |
| Document Number | 0572700401 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 57270/401 |
| Instrument | 2021435097 |
| Name | MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | LANSING, MI 48912 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 13105 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147 |
| Document Number | 0572581487 |
| Book / Page | 57258 / 1487 |
| Map Reference | LB 47 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021429257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13105 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 13105 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147 |
| Document Number | 0572700389 |
| Book / Page | 57270 / 389 |
| Map Reference | LB 47 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021435095 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | CAPITOL TITLE COMPANY INC, CAPITAL TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $975.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13105 BACKUS ST, 13105, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13105 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0057270391 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 57270/391 |
| Name | MORTGAGE 1 INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 13105 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147 |
| Document Number | 0546420101 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 13105 BACKUS ST SOUTHGATE MI 481951147, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147 |
| Document Number | 0546420101 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 054642/000101 |
| Instrument | 283051 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2033 |
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 | $78,800 (+6.06%) | $157,600 (+6.06%) | |
| 2025 | $3,868.00 (+8.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $74,300 (+18.5%) | $148,600 (+18.5%) |
| 2023 | $3,561.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,700 | $125,400 |
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.
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.
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 |
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