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227 W 5th St, Monroe, MI 48161 Property Records

Monroe County property record for 227 W 5th St, Monroe, MI 48161

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill$1,849 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Transfer
Jun 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN55-29-00379-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN55-29-00379-000
Alternative APN
  • 55 290 037 90

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,268 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area746 sqft
Basement Area696 sqft
Unfinished Basement696 sqft
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1908
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
TerrainRolling
Garage Area576 sqft
DrivewayDriveway
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area218 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address227 W 5TH ST
CityMONROE
StateMI
Zip48161-2375
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1A
Legal DescriptionOLD VILLAGE PLAT WEST OF MONROE ST E 50 FT OF W 100 FT OF LOT 100
Legal SubdivisionOLD VILLAGE WEST OF MONROE ST
Legal Lot Number100
JurisdictionMONROE MI
Township / Civil DivisionMONROE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract832100

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Old Village Historic District
listed 1982 · 545 contributing resources · NRIS 82002854

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

Owner

Source: Monroe County records, as of September 3, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address227 W 5TH ST, MONROE, MI 48161-2375
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 19, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 29, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 29, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 29, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201713615
Last Transfer DateNov 17, 2021
Transfer Doc0000029806
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMONROE MI
Recording DateNov 19, 2021
Property Address227 W 5TH ST, MONROE, MI 48161-2375
Document Number0000029806
Map ReferenceLB 2 PG 3
Instrument DateNov 17, 2021
Instrument2021R29806
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 6, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address6144 FAY RD, 6144, CARLETON, MI 48117-9554

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address227 W 5TH ST, MONROE, MI 48161-2375

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMONROE MI
Recording DateJun 29, 2017
Property Address227 W 5TH ST, MONROE, MI 48161-2375
Document Number0000013615
Instrument DateJun 20, 2017
Instrument13615
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2017
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address9144 FAY RD CARLETON MI 48117, CARLETON, MI 48117

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyMonroe County
MunicipalityMonroe City
Unified School DistrictMonroe Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$67,900 (+7.95%) Land $67,900$135,800 (+7.95%) Land $135,800
2025$1,849.00 (+14.21%) Homeowner's exemption$62,900 (+33.15%) Land $62,900$125,800 (+33.15%) Land $125,800
2023$1,619.00 Homeowner's exemption$47,240$94,480

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 September 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemMONROE
serves 49,467 people · EPA ID MI0004450
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
resolved · Jun 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 521 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber, T-Mobile.

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