Monroe County property record for 159 Godfroy Ave, Monroe, MI 48162
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,369 sqft · built 1853 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,610 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 55-69-01461-000 |
| Primary APN | 55-69-01461-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,369 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 796 sqft |
| Basement Area | 764 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 764 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1853 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1853 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 264 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 159 GODFROY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MONROE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48162-2723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | COMM 541.20 FT N 24D 30M E FR INT N LI ELM AVE WITH W LI GODFROY AVE; TH N 24D 30M E 75 FT; TH N 65D 30M W 264 FT; TH S 24D |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MONROE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 831500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the St. Mary's Academy Historic District listed 2019 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 82005047 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Monroe County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 328 KENSINGTON, NEWPORT, MI 48166-9434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202520522 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 159 GODFROY AVE, MONROE, MI 48162-2723 |
| Document Number | 0000020522 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025R20522 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE AGENCY/MONROE, LAWYERS TITLE AGCY OF MONROE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,777.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3603 EVERGREEN ST, NEWPORT, MI 48166-9346 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 328 KENSINGTON, NEWPORT, MI 48166-9434 |
| Document Number | 0000021099 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025R21099 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of August 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe County |
| Municipality | Monroe City |
| Unified School District | Monroe Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70,700 (+8.44%) | $141,400 (+8.44%) | |
| 2025 | $1,610.00 (-24.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,200 (+30.19%) Land $65,200 | $130,400 (+30.19%) Land $130,400 |
| 2024 | $2,140.00 (+9.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,957.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,080 | $100,160 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | MONROE serves 49,467 people · EPA ID MI0004450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 341 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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