Wayne County property record for 18538 Appleton St, Detroit, MI 48219
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 874 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $769 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22121636 |
| Primary APN | 22121636 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 874 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 874 sqft |
| Basement Area | 874 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 874 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 18538 APPLETON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48219-2238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | E APPLETON 66 AND W 8FT OF VAC ALLEY ADJ BUNGALOHILL SUB L35 P61 PLATS, W C R 22/372 35 X 140 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUNGALOHILL |
| Legal Block | 312 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 541400 |
18538 Appleton St is owned by a company that bought it in February 2025.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 155, OLD WESTBURY, NY 11568-0155 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202527220 |
| Deed Book / Page | 59327 / 1052 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0507950925 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18538 Appleton St was $769.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Detroit City |
| Unified School District | Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,600 (+6.54%) | $65,200 (+6.54%) | |
| 2025 | $769.00 | $30,600 | $61,200 |
| 2023 | $20,200 | $40,400 | |
| 2020 | $753.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 18538 Appleton 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.
Wildfire risk around 18538 Appleton St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CITY OF DETROIT serves 633,218 people · EPA ID MI0001800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 402 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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