Wayne County property record for 13735 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 | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,500 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,655 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53 009 01 2202 000 |
| Primary APN | 53 009 01 2202 000 |
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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 |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 13735 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 | 25A2202 LOT 2202 AND N 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY FORDVILLE NO. 3 T3S R10E L52 P79 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | FORDVILLE NO 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2202 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHGATE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 581900 |
13735 Backus St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2013.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2505 EDGEMONT ST, TRENTON, MI 48183-2556 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201345811 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50471 / 1199 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13735 Backus St was $2,655.
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 | $71,100 (+5.96%) | $142,200 (+5.96%) | |
| 2025 | $2,655.00 | $67,100 | $134,200 |
| 2023 | $2,441.00 | $56,700 | $113,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13735 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 13735 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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