13495 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 13495 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,090 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$65,500 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill	$3,816 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale Nov 2018 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`53 017 07 0017 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`53 017 07 0017 000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,090 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	727 sqft
Basement Area	727 sqft
Unfinished Basement	727 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Lot Area	4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions	107 ft deep x 46.4 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	13495 BACKUS ST
City	SOUTHGATE
State	MI
Zip	48195-3607
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1B SINGL
Legal Description	30N17 LOT 17 MALDEN MANOR T3S R11E L71 P47 WCR
Legal Subdivision	MALDEN MANOR
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	SOUTHGATE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4014
Census Tract	581900

Owner

13495 Backus St is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2018.

Source: Wayne County records, as of September 17, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	1475 EUREKA RD, WYANDOTTE, MI 48192-6113
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 16, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer MICHIGAN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, MICHIGAN TITLE INS AGCY INC
Nov 7, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MINNESOTA TITLE AGENCY
Sep 5, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 25, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 5, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 5, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017292144
Deed Book / Page	53921 / 1332
Last Transfer Date	Jul 17, 2018
Transfer Doc	0547171235
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2021
Property Address	13495 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-3607
Document Number	0572731150
Book / Page	57273 / 1150
Map Reference	LB 71 PG 47
Instrument Date	Dec 10, 2021
Instrument	2021436069
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2022
Title Company	MICHIGAN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, MICHIGAN TITLE INS AGCY INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12863 EUREKA RD, 12863, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1343

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12863 EUREKA RD, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1343
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Nov 7, 2018
Property Address	13495 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-3607
Document Number	0547171235
Book / Page	54717 / 1235
Map Reference	LB71 PG47
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2018
Instrument	2018319504
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2022
Title Company	MINNESOTA TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12863 EUREKA RD, 12863, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1343

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12863 EUREKA RD, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1343

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Sep 5, 2017
Property Address	13495 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-3607
Document Number	0539211332
Book / Page	053921 / 001332
Instrument Date	Aug 22, 2017
Instrument	292144
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$563.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	12863 EUREKA RD SOUTHGATE MI 481951343, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1343
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

April 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Apr 25, 2017
Property Address	13495 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-3607
Document Number	0536930208
Book / Page	053693 / 000208
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2017
Instrument	184099
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$461.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	3900 CAPITOL CITY BLVD LANSING MI 489062147, LANSING, MI 48906-2147

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 13495 Backus St was $3,816.

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		$82,300 (+6.06%)	$164,600 (+6.06%)
2025	$3,816.00	$77,600	$155,200
2023		$65,500	$131,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 13495 Backus 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 13495 Backus 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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