15 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 15 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$125,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill$1,297 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale
Sep 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN50 004 17 0073 000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN50 004 17 0073 000

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,556 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area796 sqft
Basement Area796 sqft
Unfinished Basement796 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Lot Area3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address15 FOREST ST
CityRIVER ROUGE
StateMI
Zip48218-1510
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1 ONE
Legal Description497F73 LOT 73 ROEHRIG AND DEBOS HIGHLAND SUB PC 497 L26 P30 WCR
Legal SubdivisionROEHRIG AND DEBOS HIGHLAND
Legal Lot Number73
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER ROUGE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4010
Census Tract579200

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address16502 WALTER ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-2920
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 15, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Sep 4, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LIBERTY BANK & TRUST
Dec 4, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHIRCO TITLE AGENCY INC
Jun 22, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 15, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 15, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026154256
Deed Book / Page60219 / 135
Prior Transfer DateFeb 14, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0558431002
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateApr 15, 2026
Property Address15 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1510
Document Number0000154256
Book / Page60219 / 135
Instrument DateApr 8, 2026
Instrument2026154256
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 25, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$108,575.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16502 WALTER ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195-2920

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Property Address15 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1510
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address28599 RED LEAF LN, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076-2926

Mortgage

Document Number0560270252
DateSep 4, 2020
Book Page56027/252
Instrument2020259403
Lender
NameLIBERTY BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
AddressNEW ORLEANS, LA 70127
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateDec 4, 2020
Property Address15 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1510
Document Number0562410432
Book / Page56241 / 432
Map ReferenceLB 26 PG 30
Instrument DateAug 31, 2020
Instrument2020336719
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 24, 2021
Title CompanyCHIRCO TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$731.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address82 CHESTNUT ST, 82, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1509

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1510

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateJun 22, 2020
Property Address15 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1510
Document Number0558431002
Book / Page055843 / 001002
Instrument DateFeb 4, 2018
Instrument185827
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address82 CHESTNUT ST RIVER ROUGE MI 482181509, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1509

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityRiver Rouge City
Unified School DistrictRiver Rouge School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$38,200 (+17.18%)$76,400 (+17.18%)
2025$1,297.00 (+6.22%) Homeowner's exemption$32,600 (+53.77%)$65,200 (+53.77%)
2023$1,221.00 (+21.37%) Homeowner's exemption$21,200 (+32.5%)$42,400 (+32.5%)
2022$16,000$32,000
2019$1,006.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot 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 SystemRIVER ROUGE
serves 7,224 people · EPA ID MI0005690
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionApr 2021
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jul 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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