Wayne County property record for 13710 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 | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,392 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53009012189000 |
| Primary APN | 53009012189000 |
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| 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 |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 13710 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 | 25A2189 LOT 2189 ALSO S 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY FORDVILLE NO. 3 T3S R10E L52 P79 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | FORDVILLE NO 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2189 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHGATE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 581900 |
13710 Backus St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13710 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0559980771 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 13710 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815 |
| Document Number | 0559980771 |
| Book / Page | 055998 / 000771 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 246681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 13710 BACKUS ST SOUTHGATE MI 481951815, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13710 Backus St was $2,392 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $78,400 (+6.52%) | $156,800 (+6.52%) | |
| 2025 | $2,392.00 Homeowner's exemption | $73,600 | $147,200 |
| 2023 | $2,198.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,100 | $124,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13710 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 13710 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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