Wayne County property record for 51 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI 48218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,250 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,231 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,162 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50005040015000 |
| Primary APN | 50005040015000 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,250 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,325 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,325 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 51 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 ONE |
| Legal Description | 025F15 LOT 15 JOHN NEIMANS RE SUBN OF LOT 91 PC 25 L47 P40 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN NEIMANS |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,91 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 579200 |
51 Walnut St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15084 FOX, REDFORD, MI 48239-3151 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201250390 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49614 / 1272 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0496141272 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Walnut St was $1,162.
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 | $72,000 (+13.03%) | $144,000 (+13.03%) | |
| 2025 | $1,162.00 | $63,700 | $127,400 |
| 2023 | $1,090.00 | $43,100 (+29.43%) | $86,200 (+29.43%) |
| 2022 | $33,300 | $66,600 | |
| 2019 | $985.00 |
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 51 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 51 Walnut 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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