Wayne County property record for 144 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI 48218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $46,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,873 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50 005 07 0026 002 |
| Primary APN | 50 005 07 0026 002 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 144 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 ONE |
| Legal Description | 496B26B 27 ELY 16 FT OF LOT 26 ALSO LOT 27 H. C. BURKES SUB PC 496 L51 P81 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | H C BURKES |
| Legal Lot Number | 26-27 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 579200 |
144 Walnut St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3319 GREENFIELD RD, DEARBORN, MI 48120-1212 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202239509 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57403 / 1346 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0470240201 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 144 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1542 |
| Document Number | 0574031346 |
| Book / Page | 57403 / 1346 |
| Map Reference | LB 51 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022039509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $345.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 144 WALNUT ST, 144, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1542 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 144 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1542 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Walnut St was $3,873.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | River Rouge City |
| Unified School District | River Rouge School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,300 (+12.27%) | $122,600 (+12.27%) | |
| 2025 | $3,873.00 | $54,600 | $109,200 |
| 2023 | $3,634.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,700 (+30.6%) | $73,400 (+30.6%) |
| 2022 | $28,100 | $56,200 | |
| 2019 | $1,416.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 Walnut 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 144 Walnut 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 |
|---|
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 | RIVER ROUGE serves 7,224 people · EPA ID MI0005690 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2021 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 395 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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