13698 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 13698 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,065 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$3,896 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Mortgage Feb 2023 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`53 009 01 2188 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`53 009 01 2188 000`

Interior

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

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	320 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	13698 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	25A2188 LOT 2188 ALSO S 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY FORDVILLE NO. 3 T3S R10E L52 P79 WCR
Legal Subdivision	FORDVILLE NO 3
Legal Lot Number	2188
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	SOUTHGATE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4012
Census Tract	581900

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	13698 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 15, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Feb 24, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
May 26, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CENLAR FSB
Sep 3, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 30, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Aug 28, 2021
Transfer Doc	0570060337
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	13698 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 14, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13698 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815

Mortgage

Document Number	0585560201
Date	Nov 15, 2023
Book Page	58556/201
Instrument	2023284124

Lender

Name	DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Type	Government Agency
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	307 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	13698 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13698 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815

Mortgage

Document Number	0580940918
Date	Feb 24, 2023
Book Page	58094/918
Instrument	2023036895

Lender

Name	DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Type	Government Agency
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	316 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	13698 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2022
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13698 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815

Mortgage

Document Number	0576520496
Date	May 26, 2022
Book Page	57652/496
Instrument	2022196235

Lender

Name	CENLAR FSB
Type	Bank
Address	TRENTON, NJ 08618

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	325 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Sep 3, 2021
Property Address	13698 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815
Document Number	0570060337
Book / Page	57006 / 337
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2021
Instrument	2021332124
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2856 PICKLE RD APT 230, 2856, OREGON, OH 43616-3923

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13698 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	13698 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0552460044
Date	Aug 30, 2019
Book Page	55246/0044
Instrument	2019253677

Lender

Name	UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	358 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$85,300 (+6.09%)	$170,600 (+6.09%)
2025	$3,896.00 (+47.24%) Homeowner's exemption	$80,400 (+18.58%)	$160,800 (+18.58%)
2023	$2,646.00 Homeowner's exemption	$67,800	$135,600

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

Flood

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

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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