Wayne County property record for 17497 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI 48122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $61,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,929 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale Oct 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47 008 01 0044 002 |
| Primary APN | 47 008 01 0044 002 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 17497 PROSPECT ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELVINDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48122-1129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 1 FA |
| Legal Description | S44B S45 SLY 13 FT OF LOT 44 ALSO LOT 45 ALSO E 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY BLAST FURNACE SUB PC 35 L44 P29 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | BLAST FURNACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 44-45 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MELVINDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 578500 |
17497 Prospect St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17497 PROSPECT ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2022 | Land Contract, Transfer PEAK TITLE AGENCY, PEAK TITLE AGENCY CO |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 11, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE ONE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020263546 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56039 / 1071 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0570800969 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 17497 PROSPECT ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1129 |
| Document Number | 0575980479 |
| Book / Page | 57598 / 479 |
| Map Reference | LB 44 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022171403 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | PEAK TITLE AGENCY, PEAK TITLE AGENCY CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 43525 CLAY RD, 43525, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111-9114 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17497 PROSPECT ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1129 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17497 PROSPECT ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1129 |
| Document Number | 0570800969 |
| Book / Page | 57080 / 969 |
| Map Reference | LB 44 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021359115 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 43525 CLAY RD, 43525, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111-9114 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 43525 CLAY RD, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111-9114 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 17497 PROSPECT ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1129 |
| Document Number | 0560391071 |
| Book / Page | 056039 / 001071 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 263546 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE ONE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $525.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 43525 CLAY RD BELLEVILLE MI 481119114, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111-9114 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17497 Prospect St was $2,929 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Melvindale City |
| Unified School District | Melvindale-North Allen Park School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,300 (+6.95%) | $104,600 (+6.95%) | |
| 2025 | $2,929.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,900 | $97,800 |
| 2023 | $38,800 | $77,600 | |
| 2021 | $2,731.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17497 Prospect 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 17497 Prospect 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 |
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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 | MELVINDALE serves 12,851 people · EPA ID MI0004220 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2021 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement Oct 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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