Wayne County property record for 49 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,200 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,515 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50 004 14 0135 000 |
| Primary APN | 50 004 14 0135 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 49 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 ONE |
| Legal Description | 496E135 LOT 135 ABBOTT AND BEYMER'S GREAT LAKES SUB PC 496 L31 P99 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | ABBOTT & BEYMERS GREAT LAKES |
| Legal Lot Number | 135 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 579200 |
49 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2020.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2023 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016422584 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53414 / 857 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0563920710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 49 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1534 |
| Document Number | 0581271460 |
| Book / Page | 58127 / 1460 |
| Map Reference | LB 31 PG 99 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023052259 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | MICHIGAN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, MICHIGAN TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23921 HURON RIVER DR, ROCKWOOD, MI 48173-9701 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19185 NEGUNEE REDFORD, DETROIT, MI 48240 |
| Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 49 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1534 |
| Document Number | 0563920710 |
| Book / Page | 56392 / 710 |
| Map Reference | LB 31 PG 99 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021044947 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23921 HURON RIVER DR, ROCKWOOD, MI 48173-9701 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 49 Forest St was $3,515 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | River Rouge City |
| Unified School District | River Rouge School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $48,300 (+13.92%) | $96,600 (+13.92%) | |
| 2025 | $3,515.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,400 | $84,800 |
| 2023 | $1,282.00 | $28,400 (+29.68%) | $56,800 (+29.68%) |
| 2022 | $21,900 | $43,800 | |
| 2019 | $1,366.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Forest St 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 49 Forest 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 |
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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 | RIVER ROUGE serves 7,224 people · EPA ID MI0005690 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2021 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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