Wayne County property record for 13746 Backus St, Southgate, MI 48195
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,065 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,857 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53 009 01 2192 000 |
| Primary APN | 53 009 01 2192 000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,065 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Basement Area | 696 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 696 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 696 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| 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 |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 13746 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 | 25A2192 LOT 2192 ALSO S 1/2 ADJ VAC AL- LEY FORDVILLE NO. 3 T3S R10E L52 P79 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | FORDVILLE NO 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2192 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHGATE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 581900 |
13746 Backus St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13746 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015406039 |
| Deed Book / Page | 52546 / 1293 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0469661383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 13746 BACKUS ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815 |
| Document Number | 0549610007 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 13746 BACKUS ST SOUTHGATE MI 481951815, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-1815 |
| Document Number | 0549610007 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 054961/000007 |
| Instrument | 114083 |
| Name | VIBE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NOVI, MI 48377 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2039 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13746 Backus St was $2,857 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 | $84,800 (+6%) | $169,600 (+6%) | |
| 2025 | $2,857.00 Homeowner's exemption | $80,000 | $160,000 |
| 2023 | $2,627.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,400 | $134,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13746 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 13746 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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