Wayne County property record for 21 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,260 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50 004 17 0070 000 |
| Primary APN | 50 004 17 0070 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 21 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 ONE |
| Legal Description | 497F70 LOT 70 ROEHRIG AND DEBOS HIGHLAND SUB PC 497 L26 P30 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | ROEHRIG AND DEBOS HIGHLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 579200 |
21 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019174341 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55063 / 273 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0550630273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 21 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1510 |
| Document Number | 0550630273 |
| Book / Page | 055063 / 000273 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 174341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $146.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 FOREST ST RIVER ROUGE MI 482181510, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1510 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Forest St was $1,260 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $43,400 (+13.61%) | $86,800 (+13.61%) | |
| 2025 | $1,260.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,200 | $76,400 |
| 2023 | $1,185.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,800 (+30.3%) | $51,600 (+30.3%) |
| 2022 | $19,800 | $39,600 | |
| 2019 | $1,447.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Forest 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 21 Forest 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 | 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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