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

Wayne County property record for 44 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1906
Square Footage1,654 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$99,900 (2025)
Tax Bill$1,639.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Wayne County records · APN 50 006 02 0083 000

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address44 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1483
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 28, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE
Aug 18, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Oct 20, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
V1 TITLE AGENCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2025221419
Deed Book / Page59686 / 300
Prior Transfer DateAug 09, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0578080819
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateApr 28, 2026
Property Address44 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1483
Document Number0000167124
Book / Page60247 / 606
Instrument DateApr 23, 2026
Instrument2026167124
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 13, 2026
Title CompanyABSTRACT TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address29641 JUDITH ST, INKSTER, MI 48141-3416

Mortgage

Document Number0000167124,
DateApr 28, 2026
Book Page60247/606
Instrument2026167124
Lender
NameHOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.38%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

August 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateAug 18, 2022
Property Address44 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1483
Document Number0578080819
Book / Page57808 / 819
Map ReferenceLB 13 PG 7
Instrument DateAug 09, 2022
Instrument2022265533
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 09, 2022
Title CompanyTITLE SENSE INC, TITLE ONE INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address137 NEWTON TER, 137, WATERBURY, CT 06708-1920

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address137 NEWTON TER, WATERBURY, CT 06708-1920

Mortgage

Document Number0057808821
DateAug 18, 2022
Instrument57808/821
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2052

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateOct 20, 2021
Property Address44 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1483
Document Number0571311142
Book / Page57131 / 1142
Map ReferenceLB 13 PG 7
Instrument DateOct 15, 2021
Instrument2021380577
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 11, 2021
Title CompanyV1 TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$696.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address22371 W VILLAGE DR, 22371, DEARBORN, MI 48124-2236

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address44 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1483

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityRiver Rouge City
Unified School DistrictRiver Rouge School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,639.00 (-24.92%)$42,800 (+53.96%)$85,600 (+53.96%)
2023$2,183.00 (+77.19%)$27,800 (+32.38%)$55,600 (+32.38%)
2022$21,000$42,000
2019$1,232.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Wayne County (26163C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN50 006 02 0083 000

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,654 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,180 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1906
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1906
Lot Area3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 40 ft Depth x Width

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address44 E JAMES ST
CityRIVER ROUGE
StateMI
Zip48218-1483
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description025B83 LOT 83 RIOPELLE AND BURKES SUB PC 25 L13 P7 WCR
Legal SubdivisionRIOPELLE & BURKES
Legal Lot Number83
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Minor Civil DivisionRIVER ROUGE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1029
Census Tract579100

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