13121 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 13121 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$185,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,489 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`53 017 03 1540 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`53 017 03 1540 000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,176 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	796 sqft
Basement Area	796 sqft
Unfinished Basement	796 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Lot Area	7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)
Lot Dimensions	112 ft deep x 70.7 ft wide
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	13121 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	30C1540 30D1923B LOT 1540 FORDVILLE NO 1 SUB T3S R11E L47 P44 WCR ALSO E 30FT OF LOT 1923 FORDVILLE NO 2 SUB T3S R11E L48 P54 WCR FORDVILLE NO. 1 T3S R11E L47 P44 WCR
Legal Subdivision	FORDVILLE NO 1
Legal Lot Number	1540
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	SOUTHGATE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	581900

Owner

Source: Wayne County records, as of October 12, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	13121 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	Jul 21, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 21, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 23, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026234708
Deed Book / Page	60417 / 926
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2026
Property Address	13121 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147
Document Number	0000234708
Book / Page	60417 / 926
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2026
Instrument	2026234708
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 12, 2026
Title Company	PREMIER TITLE COMPANY, PREMIER TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$160,691.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13121 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1147
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000236742,
Date	Jul 21, 2026
Book Page	60422/297
Instrument	2026236742

Lender

Name	AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2056

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

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		$94,000 (+3.18%)	$188,000 (+3.18%)
2025	$3,489.00 (+8.96%) Homeowner's exemption	$91,100 (+16.35%)	$182,200 (+16.35%)
2023	$3,202.00 Homeowner's exemption	$78,300	$156,600

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.

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.