Wayne County property record for 1537 N Lafayette St, Dearborn, MI 48128
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,170 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 82-09-172-19-019 |
| Primary APN | 82-09-172-19-019 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,246 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1537 N LAFAYETTE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEARBORN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48128-1143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | LOT 195 INCLUDING HALF OF THE VACATED ALLEY IN THE REAR THEREOF CUMMINGS PARK ANNEX SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | CUMMINGS PARK ANNEX |
| Legal Lot Number | 195 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DEARBORN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 574700 |
1537 N Lafayette St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1537 N LAFAYETTE ST, DEARBORN, MI 48128-1143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMERICA BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024207976 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58979 / 1216 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0589740941 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 1537 N LAFAYETTE ST, DEARBORN, MI 48128-1143 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1537 N LAFAYETTE ST, DEARBORN, MI 48128-1143 |
| Document Number | 0570360922 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 57036/922 |
| Instrument | 2021343169 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 1537 N LAFAYETTE ST, DEARBORN, MI 48128-1143 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0539980385 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 53998/0385 |
| Instrument | 2017327882 |
| Name | COMERICA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1537 N Lafayette St was $6,170 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Dearborn City |
| Unified School District | Dearborn City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $136,700 (+13.82%) | $273,400 (+13.82%) | |
| 2025 | $6,170.00 Homeowner's exemption | $120,100 | $240,200 |
| 2023 | $2,836.00 Homeowner's exemption | $92,500 | $185,000 |
| 2019 | $3,070.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1537 N Lafayette 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 1537 N Lafayette 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 | DEARBORN serves 109,976 people · EPA ID MI0001730 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 825 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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