Wayne County property record for 38 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,569 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale Oct 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50 004 17 0055 000 |
| Primary APN | 50 004 17 0055 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 38 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 ONE |
| Legal Description | 497F55 LOT 55 ROEHRIG AND DEBOS HIGHLAND SUB PC 497 L26 P30 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | ROEHRIG AND DEBOS HIGHLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 579200 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SPEEDY T&E SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 29, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020319957 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56190 / 1328 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0546950804 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 38 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1511 |
| Document Number | 0561901328 |
| Book / Page | 56190 / 1328 |
| Map Reference | LB 26 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020319957 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | SPEEDY T&E SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $645.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24300 JOY RD, 24300, REDFORD, MI 48239-1216 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1511 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 38 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1511 |
| Document Number | 0546950804 |
| Book / Page | 054695 / 000804 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 309301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $65.97 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 24300 JOY RD REDFORD MI 482391216, REDFORD, MI 48239-1216 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 38 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1511 |
| Document Number | 0545550855 |
| Book / Page | 054555 / 000855 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 242459 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $65.97 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
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 | $41,900 (+14.17%) | $83,800 (+14.17%) | |
| 2025 | $1,569.00 (+6.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $36,700 (+48.58%) | $73,400 (+48.58%) |
| 2023 | $1,476.00 (+18.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $24,700 (+3%) | $49,400 (+3%) |
| 2022 | $19,000 | $38,000 | |
| 2019 | $1,244.00 |
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.
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.
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.
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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