Wayne County property record for 13686 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,065 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,819 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53 009 01 2187 300 |
| Primary APN | 53 009 01 2187 300 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,065 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Basement Area | 696 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 696 sqft |
| 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 | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 13686 BACKUS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTHGATE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48195-1815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B SINGL |
| Legal Description | 25A2187 LOT 2187 ALSO S 1/2 OF ADJ VAC ALLEY FORDVILLE NO. 3 T3S R10E L52 P79 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | FORDVILLE NO 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2187 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHGATE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 581900 |
13686 Backus St is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 818081, CLEVELAND, OH 44181-8081 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202254657 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57437 / 156 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0593720660 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 13686 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815 |
| Document Number | 0574370156 |
| Book / Page | 57437 / 156 |
| Map Reference | LB 52 PG 79 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022054657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,110.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13686 BACKUS ST, 13686, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 W 33RD ST # 1901, 1901, NEW YORK, NY 10001-2904 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0057437159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 57437/159 |
| Name | TVC FUNDING III LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13686 Backus St was $5,819.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Southgate City |
| Unified School District | Southgate Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $86,300 (+6.02%) | $172,600 (+6.02%) | |
| 2025 | $5,819.00 | $81,400 | $162,800 |
| 2023 | $5,363.00 | $68,700 | $137,400 |
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.
FEMA maps place 13686 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.
The area around 13686 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
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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