Wayne County property record for 16 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,197 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,167 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50 004 17 0044 000 |
| Primary APN | 50 004 17 0044 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,197 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 611 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 16 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 ONE |
| Legal Description | 497F44 LOT 44 ROEHRIG AND DEBOS HIGHLAND SUB PC 497 L26 P30 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | ROEHRIG AND DEBOS HIGHLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 579200 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014346908 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51700 / 289 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0511540298 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $44,500 (+14.99%) | $89,000 (+14.99%) | |
| 2025 | $1,167.00 (+6.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $38,700 (+54.18%) | $77,400 (+54.18%) |
| 2023 | $1,099.00 (-6.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $25,100 (+32.11%) | $50,200 (+32.11%) |
| 2022 | $19,000 | $38,000 | |
| 2019 | $1,171.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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