Wayne County property record for 4478 S John Hix Rd, Wayne, MI 48184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,861 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,523 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Line of Credit May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55 010 01 0497 002 |
| Primary APN | 55 010 01 0497 002 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,861 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 4478 S JOHN HIX RD |
|---|---|
| City | WAYNE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48184-1522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 31B497B 498 499A NORTH 6FT LOT 497 ALSO LOT 498 ALSO SOUTH 34FT LOT 499 LOUIS SAVAGE GARFIELD PARK SUB T2S R9E L50 P85 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | GARFIELD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 497-499 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 566700 |
4478 S John Hix Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4478 S JOHN HIX RD, WAYNE, MI 48184-1522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WAYNE WESTLAND FCU |
| May 18, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021226096 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56732 / 393 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 4478 S JOHN HIX RD, WAYNE, MI 48184-1522 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4478 S JOHN HIX RD, WAYNE, MI 48184-1522 |
| Document Number | 0585531339 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58553/1339 |
| Instrument | 2023283353 |
| Name | WAYNE WESTLAND FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WESTLAND, MI 48186 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4478 S JOHN HIX RD, WAYNE, MI 48184-1522 |
| Document Number | 0567320393 |
| Book / Page | 56732 / 393 |
| Map Reference | LB 50 PG 85 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021226096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, STG |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,720.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8005 HANNAN RD, 8005, ROMULUS, MI 48174-1321 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4478 S JOHN HIX RD, WAYNE, MI 48184-1522 |
| Document Number | 56732395 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 56732/395 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4478 S John Hix Rd was $3,523 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Wayne City |
| Unified School District | Wayne-Westland Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $107,000 | $214,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,523.00 | ||
| 2023 | $68,700 | $137,400 | |
| 2019 | $1,940.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 4478 S John Hix Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 4478 S John Hix Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | WAYNE serves 17,713 people · EPA ID MI0006950 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 98 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 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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