44256 Duchess Dr, Canton, MI 48187 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 44256 Duchess Dr, Canton, MI 48187

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,114 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$229,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill	$5,483 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`71 060 02 0131 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`71 060 02 0131 000`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	4 Stories
Building Area	2,114 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,410 sqft
Basement Area	722 sqft
Unfinished Basement	722 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 61.5 ft wide
Garage Area	409 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	44256 DUCHESS DR
City	CANTON
State	MI
Zip	48187-3242
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-5
Legal Description	15D131 LOT 131 CAVALIER VILLAGE NORTH SUB T2S R8E L95 P77, 78 WCR
Legal Subdivision	CAVALIER VILLAGE NORTH
Legal Lot Number	131
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	CANTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	564300

Owner

44256 Duchess Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2017.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	44256 DUCHESS DR, CANTON, MI 48187-3242
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 21, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 21, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 9, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201779197
Deed Book / Page	53582 / 1393
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 1, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0502910906
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Mar 21, 2017
Property Address	44256 DUCHESS DR, CANTON, MI 48187-3242
Document Number	0535821393
Book / Page	053582 / 001393
Instrument Date	Mar 13, 2017
Instrument	79197
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2018
Title Company	LIBERTY TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,969.40
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1242 E FRANCISCAN CT CANTON MI 481873249, CANTON, MI 48187-3249

Mortgage

Document Number	535821395
Date	Mar 21, 2017
Book Page	053582/001395
Instrument	79198

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY FIN'L CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	PLYMOUTH, MI 48170-1759

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 20, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 44256 Duchess Dr was $5,483 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
County Subdivision	Canton Charter Township
Unified School District	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$185,400 (+2.71%)	$370,800 (+2.71%)
2025	$5,483.00 Homeowner's exemption	$180,500	$361,000
2023	$5,105.00 Homeowner's exemption	$147,600	$295,200
2019	$4,564.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 44256 Duchess Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.

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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2014–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2024 · other causes

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

Wildfire risk around 44256 Duchess Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 System	CANTON TOWNSHIP serves 99,627 people · EPA ID MI0001100
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable	1,200 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL	100 / 20