28 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 28 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 ba · 1,197 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$20,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,690 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Sale Dec 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`50 007 13 0016 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`50 007 13 0016 000`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,197 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	948 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1908
Lot Area	3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 32 ft wide
Garage Area	396 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	28 E JAMES ST
City	RIVER ROUGE
State	MI
Zip	48218-1409
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1 ONE
Legal Description	114E16 BL2 LOT 16 BLOCK 2 RAUPPS AND OULMANN RE SUB BLOCK 2 PC 114 L15 P41 WCR
Legal Subdivision	RAUPPS & OULMANN
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	RIVER ROUGE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1019
Census Tract	579100

Owner

Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	28 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1409
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 4, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, STG
Dec 16, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202146699
Deed Book / Page	56397 / 1334
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 16, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0562730638
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2021
Property Address	28 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1409
Document Number	0563971334
Book / Page	56397 / 1334
Map Reference	LB 15 PG 41
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2020
Instrument	2021046699
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 1, 2023
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, STG

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$172.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	19451 SAWYER ST, DETROIT, MI 48228-3329

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	28 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1409

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2020
Property Address	28 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1409
Document Number	0562730638
Book / Page	056273 / 000638
Instrument Date	Aug 16, 2020
Instrument	8920
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 1, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	19451 SAWYER ST DETROIT MI 482283329, DETROIT, MI 48228-3329

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	River Rouge City
Unified School District	River Rouge School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$43,000 (+14.36%)	$86,000 (+14.36%)
2025	$3,690.00 (+233.33%)	$37,600 (+54.1%)	$75,200 (+54.1%)
2023		$24,400 (+32.61%)	$48,800 (+32.61%)
2022		$18,400	$36,800
2019	$1,107.00

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 May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 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 Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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