Monroe County property record for 5426 Forest Dr, Monroe, MI 48161
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.481 acres (20,952 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,980 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-160-020-00 |
| Primary APN | 12-160-020-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 20,952 sqft (0.481 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5426 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | MONROE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48161-3629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 42 LEEDY'S GARDENS LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEEDYS GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MONROE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 832400 |
5426 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Monroe County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5426 FOREST DR, MONROE, MI 48161-3629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MONROE COMMUNITY CU |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CATHOLIC VANTAGE FIN'L FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202414847 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Property Address | 5426 FOREST DR, MONROE, MI 48161-3629 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11840 STRASBURG RD, ERIE, MI 48133-9798 |
| Document Number | 0000018710 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R18710 |
| Name | MONROE COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MONROE, MI 48162 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Property Address | 5426 FOREST DR, MONROE, MI 48161-3629 |
| Document Number | 0000027639 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5426 FOREST DR MONROE MI 481613629, MONROE, MI 48161-3629 |
| Document Number | 0000027639 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27639 |
| Name | CATHOLIC VANTAGE FIN'L FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LIVONIA, MI 48154 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 264 Months |
| Due | Dec 20, 2042 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5426 Forest Dr was $1,980 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe County |
| County Subdivision | Monroe Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Monroe Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70,450 Land $5,600 Building $64,850 | $140,900 Land $11,200 Building $129,700 | |
| 2025 | $1,980.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $1,513.00 | $55,400 | $110,800 |
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 5426 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 8, 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 | 4 (1982–1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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 risk around 5426 Forest 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MONROE serves 49,467 people · EPA ID MI0004450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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