Macomb County property record for 179 Benjamin St, Romeo, MI 48065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,034 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,544 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage May 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-04-02-107-004 |
| Primary APN | 28-04-02-107-004 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,034 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,376 sqft |
| Basement Area | 96 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 96 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 179 BENJAMIN ST |
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| 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 LOT 19 VILLAGE OF ROMEO |
| Legal Subdivision | J.L . BENJAMINS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MACOMB MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 206700 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
179 Benjamin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Macomb County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 BENJAMIN ST, ROMEO, MI 48065-5101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MID-AMERICAN MORTGAGE INC |
| May 10, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer LIBERTY TITLE |
| Nov 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMESITE MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212178018 |
| Deed Book / Page | 27687 / 628 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACOMB MI |
| Property Address | 179 BENJAMIN ST, ROMEO, MI 48065-5101 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC, ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 11751 CASCADE CIR, BRUCE TWP, MI 48065-5418 |
| Document Number | 2102152374 |
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| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 27537/880 |
| Instrument | 202102152374 |
| Name | MID-AMERICAN MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ADDISON, TX 75001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACOMB MI |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 179 BENJAMIN ST, ROMEO, MI 48065-5101 |
| Document Number | 2102178018 |
| Book / Page | 27687 / 628 |
| Map Reference | LB Y PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202102178018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,892.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 179 BENJAMIN ST, 179, ROMEO, MI 48065-5101 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 179 BENJAMIN ST, ROMEO, MI 48065-5101 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MACOMB MI |
| Property Address | 179 BENJAMIN ST, ROMEO, MI 48065-5101 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000140083 |
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| Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 25082/907 |
| Instrument | 7140083 |
| Name | HOMESITE MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | UTICA, MI 48315 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 179 Benjamin St was $3,544 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Macomb County assessment roll, as of October 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Macomb County |
| County Subdivision | Washington Charter Township |
| Municipality | Romeo Village |
| Unified School District | Romeo Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $181,300 | $362,600 | |
| 2025 | $3,544.00 | ||
| 2023 | $134,900 | $269,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,114.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 179 Benjamin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 179 Benjamin 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 | VILLAGE OF ROMEO serves 3,750 people · EPA ID MI0005780 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
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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