4497 Academy St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 4497 Academy St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

Property Summary

Property Type	Bungalow
Details	1 ba · 847 sqft · built 1943
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$125,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,570 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`33 046 02 0457 002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`33 046 02 0457 002`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	847 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	672 sqft
Basement Area	672 sqft
Unfinished Basement	672 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1943
Effective Year Built	Effective 1943
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Lot Dimensions	165 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4497 ACADEMY ST
City	DEARBORN HEIGHTS
State	MI
Zip	48125-2205
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Bungalow
Legal Description	33E457B N 1/2 OF LOT 457 GRINDLEY PARK SUB T2S R10E L34 P72 TO 74 WCR
Legal Subdivision	GRINDLEY PARK
Legal Lot Number	457
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	DEARBORN HEIGHTS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	572700

Owner

4497 Academy St, a bungalow, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	4497 ACADEMY ST, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48125-2205
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 23, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 23, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023156136
Deed Book / Page	58263 / 1439
Prior Transfer Date	May 19, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0582631439
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	May 23, 2023
Property Address	4497 ACADEMY ST, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48125-2205
Document Number	0582631439
Book / Page	58263 / 1439
Map Reference	LB 34 PG 72-74
Instrument Date	May 19, 2023
Instrument	2023156136
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2023
Title Company	VENTURE TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4497 ACADEMY ST, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48125-2205

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4497 ACADEMY ST, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48125-2205
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0582631422
Date	May 23, 2023
Instrument	58263/1422

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4497 Academy St was $1,570 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Dearborn Heights City
Unified School District	Dearborn Heights School District 7 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$70,900 (+7.1%)	$141,800 (+7.1%)
2025	$1,570.00 Homeowner's exemption	$66,200	$132,400
2023		$51,300	$102,600
2020	$1,375.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4497 Academy St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	30 (1979–2021)
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2021 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Aug 2014 · 5 claims Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, May 2004 · 7 claims

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

The area around 4497 Academy St 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

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	DEARBORN HEIGHTS serves 57,774 people · EPA ID MI0001740
Water Source	Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 Lead public education Aug 2020
Monitoring and Reporting	7 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 666 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable	1,200 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75

May also be available: 123.NET, T-Mobile.

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