161 Benjamin St, Romeo, MI 48065 Property Records

Macomb County property record for 161 Benjamin St, Romeo, MI 48065

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 2,096 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.3 acres (13,068 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$100,000 (Aug 2011)
Tax Bill	$2,258 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`28-04-02-107-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`28-04-02-107-007`
Alternative APN	`0402107007`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,096 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,164 sqft
Basement Area	1,164 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,164 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Lot Area	13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)
Lot Dimensions	198 ft deep x 66 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Radiant
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	161 BENJAMIN ST
City	ROMEO
State	MI
Zip	48065-5101
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	VILLAGE
Legal Description	J.L. BENJAMINS ADDITION (L., P. 15 DEEDS); LOT 22
Legal Subdivision	J.L . BENJAMINS ADD
Legal Lot Number	22
Jurisdiction	MACOMB MI
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	206700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Romeo Historic District listed 1970 · 100 contributing resources · NRIS 70000281

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Macomb County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	161 BENJAMIN ST, ROMEO, MI 48065-5101
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 5, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MICHIGAN SCHOOLS & GOVERNMENT CU
Aug 22, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MICHIGAN SCHOOLS & GOV'T CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 30, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 30, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201198211
Deed Book / Page	20882 / 119
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACOMB MI
Property Address	161 BENJAMIN ST, ROMEO, MI 48065-5101
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	161 BENJAMIN ST, ROMEO, MI 48065-5101

Mortgage

Document Number	2200048317
Date	Apr 5, 2022
Book Page	28536/693
Instrument	202200048317

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN SCHOOLS & GOVERNMENT CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2032

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACOMB MI
Property Address	161 BENJAMIN ST, ROMEO, MI 48065-5101
Document Number	0000096036
Instrument Date	Aug 22, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 19, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	161 BENJAMIN ST ROMEO MI 480655101, ROMEO, MI 48065-5101

Mortgage

Document Number	0000096036
Date	Aug 28, 2018
Book Page	025545/000120
Instrument	96036

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN SCHOOLS & GOV'T CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Aug 27, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macomb County assessment roll, as of October 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Macomb County
County Subdivision	Washington Charter Township
Municipality	Romeo Village
Unified School District	Romeo Community Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$193,700 (+35.36%)	$387,400 (+35.36%)
2025	$2,258.00 (+13.81%)
2023		$143,100	$286,200
2022	$1,984.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	VILLAGE OF ROMEO serves 3,750 people · EPA ID MI0005780
Water Source	Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 336 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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