13651 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 13651 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,198 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$2,736 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Transfer May 2023 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`53 009 01 2209 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`53 009 01 2209 000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,198 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	850 sqft
Basement Area	696 sqft
Unfinished Basement	696 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Lot Area	4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions	112 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	13651 BACKUS ST
City	SOUTHGATE
State	MI
Zip	48195-1814
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1B SINGL
Legal Description	25A2209 LOT 2209 AND N 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY FORDVILLE NO. 3 T3S R10E L52 P79 WCR
Legal Subdivision	FORDVILLE NO 3
Legal Lot Number	2209
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	SOUTHGATE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4015
Census Tract	581900

Owner

13651 Backus St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	13651 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1814
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 17, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 16, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 16, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Aug 29, 2023
Transfer Doc	0585120123
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Oct 17, 2023
Property Address	13651 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1814
Document Number	0585120123
Book / Page	58512 / 123
Map Reference	LB 52 PG 79
Instrument Date	Aug 29, 2023
Instrument	2023267155
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13651 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1814

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13651 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1814

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	May 16, 2023
Property Address	13651 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1814
Document Number	0582540410
Book / Page	58254 / 410
Map Reference	LB 52 PG 79
Instrument Date	Mar 16, 2023
Instrument	2023152050
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13248 SYCAMORE ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1340

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2095 23RD ST, WYANDOTTE, MI 48192-3839

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	May 16, 2023
Property Address	13651 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1814
Document Number	0582540409
Book / Page	58254 / 409
Map Reference	LB 52 PG 79
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2023
Instrument	2023152049
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2095 23RD ST, WYANDOTTE, MI 48192-3839

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2095 23RD ST, WYANDOTTE, MI 48192-3839

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 13651 Backus St was $2,736 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		$88,700 (+6.23%)	$177,400 (+6.23%)
2025	$2,736.00 Homeowner's exemption	$83,500	$167,000
2023	$2,516.00 Homeowner's exemption	$70,600	$141,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 13651 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 13651 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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