13171 Commonwealth St, Southgate, MI 48195 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 13171 Commonwealth St, Southgate, MI 48195

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,285 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$199,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill	$5,101 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Line of Credit Aug 2022 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`53 018 02 1016 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`53 018 02 1016 000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,285 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	625 sqft
Basement Area	625 sqft
Unfinished Basement	625 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Lot Area	4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions	116 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area	320 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	13171 COMMONWEALTH ST
City	SOUTHGATE
State	MI
Zip	48195-1262
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1B SINGL
Legal Description	30H1016 LOT 1016 OLD HOMESTEAD SUB T3S R11E L46 P52, 53 WCR
Legal Subdivision	OLD HOMESTEAD
Legal Lot Number	1016
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	SOUTHGATE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	581900

Owner

13171 Commonwealth St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	13171 COMMONWEALTH ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1262
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 3, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LEVEL ONE BANK
Aug 8, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage TOWNE MORTGAGE CO
Aug 9, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 21, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022258784
Deed Book / Page	57793 / 297
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 24, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0000424264
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	13171 COMMONWEALTH ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1262
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 19, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13171 COMMONWEALTH ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1262

Mortgage

Document Number	0574400557
Date	Mar 3, 2022
Book Page	57440/557
Instrument	2022055751

Lender

Name	LEVEL ONE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	FARMINGTON, MI 48334

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	239 Months
Due	Feb 24, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	13171 COMMONWEALTH ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1262
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 19, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	38 BIRWOODE DR, PONTIAC, MI 48340-2249

Mortgage

Document Number	0577900089
Date	Aug 8, 2022
Book Page	57790/89
Instrument	2022257665

Lender

Name	TOWNE MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	TROY, MI 48083

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2022
Property Address	13171 COMMONWEALTH ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1262
Document Number	0577930297
Book / Page	57793 / 297
Map Reference	LB 46 PG 52&53
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2022
Instrument	2022258784
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 19, 2023
Title Company	ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,492.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13171 COMMONWEALTH ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1262

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	38 BIRWOODE DR, PONTIAC, MI 48340-2249

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 13171 Commonwealth St was $5,101 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$99,100 (+5.31%)	$198,200 (+5.31%)
2025	$5,101.00 Homeowner's exemption	$94,100	$188,200
2023	$4,698.00 Homeowner's exemption	$78,500	$157,000

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

FEMA maps place 13171 Commonwealth 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.

Wildfire

The area around 13171 Commonwealth 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.

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 946 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable	1,200 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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