Wayne County property record for 42 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218 · Last verified December 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 736 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,100 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $935 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale Mar 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50 006 02 0080 000 |
| Primary APN | 50 006 02 0080 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 736 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Street Address | 42 E JAMES ST |
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| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 025B80 LOT 80 RIOPELLE AND BURKES SUB PC 25 L13 P7 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | RIOPELLE & BURKES |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 579100 |
Source: Wayne County records · APN 50 006 02 0080 000
Assessment roll updated March 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer MICHIGAN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC |
| Mar 31, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 2017252173 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53831 / 0228 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 42 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1427 |
| Document Number | 0538310228 |
| Book / Page | 053831 / 000228 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 252173 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | MICHIGAN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $86.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 440 GENESSEE ST RIVER ROUGE MI 482181553, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1553 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 42 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1427 |
| Document Number | 0536010715 |
| Book / Page | 053601 / 000715 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 88273 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 09, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $156.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4320 W JEFFERSON AVE ECORSE MI 482291532, ECORSE, MI 48229-1532 |
Source: Wayne County records · Assessment roll updated March 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | River Rouge City |
| Unified School District | River Rouge School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,700 (+49.03%) | $61,400 (+49.03%) | |
| 2023 | $935.00 (+13.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $20,600 (+29.56%) | $41,200 (+29.56%) |
| 2022 | $15,900 | $31,800 | |
| 2019 | $822.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Wayne County (26163C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 261635791001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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