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13508 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 13508 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,058 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$50,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill$2,864 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Contract Sale
Apr 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN53 017 06 0111 000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN53 017 06 0111 000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,058 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area696 sqft
Basement Area696 sqft
Unfinished Basement696 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions112 ft deep x 42 ft wide
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address13508 BACKUS ST
CitySOUTHGATE
StateMI
Zip48195-3606
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1B SINGL
Legal Description30F111 30F112A LOT 111 AND THE E 4 FT OF LOT 112 ALSO S 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY DIX ST. CLAIR SUB T3S R11E L56 P94 WCR
Legal SubdivisionDIX ST CLAIR
Legal Lot Number111-112
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTHGATE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4013
Census Tract581900

Owner

13508 Backus St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2026.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address13508 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-3606
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 7, 2026Contract Sale, Subdivision Related Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Apr 6, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
CENTRAL LAND AGENCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 6, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 6, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 5, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2026149772
Deed Book / Page60203 / 1400
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Contract Sale, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeContract Sale
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateMay 7, 2026
Property Address13508 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-3606
Document Number0000176006
Book / Page60269 / 609
Instrument DateMay 6, 2026
Instrument2026176006
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address13508 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-3606

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateApr 6, 2026
Property Address13508 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-3606
Document Number0000149772
Book / Page60203 / 1400
Instrument DateMar 31, 2026
Instrument2026149772
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2026
Title CompanyCENTRAL LAND AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$43,430.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 13508 Backus St was $2,864 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
MunicipalitySouthgate City
Unified School DistrictSouthgate Community School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$90,400 (+5.85%)$180,800 (+5.85%)
2025$2,864.00 Homeowner's exemption$85,400$170,800
2023$72,000$144,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 13508 Backus St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 13508 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 RiskNot 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 SystemSOUTHGATE
serves 30,047 people · EPA ID MI0006170
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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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