Wayne County property record for 553 Middlesex Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 4,124 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $790,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $17,597 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Second Mortgage May 2022 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 39 009 02 0690 000 |
| Primary APN | 39 009 02 0690 000 |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,124 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,543 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,905 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,905 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 232 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 638 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD |
|---|---|
| City | GROSSE POINTE PARK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48230-1737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PKYY690 LOT 690 WINDMILL PTE SUB PC 126,127,379,570,696 L37 P5, 6 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | WINDMILL POINTE |
| Legal Lot Number | 690 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GROSSE POINTE PARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 550100 |
553 Middlesex Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2022.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ZEAL CU |
| May 23, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 9, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020247082 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55999 / 713 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0576480763 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1737 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD |
| Document Number | 0583300830 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58330/830 |
| Instrument | 2023183771 |
| Name | ZEAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LIVONIA, MI 48152 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2033 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1737 |
| Document Number | 0576480763 |
| Book / Page | 57648 / 763 |
| Map Reference | LB 37 PG 5&6 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022193986 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD, 553, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1737 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1737 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1737 |
| Document Number | 0568991238 |
| Book / Page | 56899 / 1238 |
| Map Reference | LB 37 PG 5&6 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021289261 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1737 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1737 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0548950003 |
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| Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 54895/0003 |
| Instrument | 2019050832 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1737 |
| Document Number | 0559990713 |
| Book / Page | 55999 / 713 |
| Map Reference | LB 37 PG 5&6 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020247082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,794.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD, 553, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1737 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1737 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 553 MIDDLESEX RD, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1737 |
| Document Number | 0542570945 |
| Book / Page | 54257 / 0945 |
| Map Reference | LB37 PG5&6 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018055679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,558.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 MID OAK DR, 420, MUSKEGON, MI 49445-2726 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1241 BEDFORD RD, GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230-1115 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Middlesex Rd was $17,597 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Grosse Pointe Park City |
| Unified School District | Grosse Pointe Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $451,300 (+5.64%) | $902,600 (+5.64%) | |
| 2025 | $17,597.00 Homeowner's exemption | $427,200 | $854,400 |
| 2023 | $15,699.00 Homeowner's exemption | $382,400 | $764,800 |
| 2020 | $14,294.00 |
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 553 Middlesex Rd in Zone X, where a levee reduces 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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1985–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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 553 Middlesex 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 | GROSSE POINTE PARK serves 11,555 people · EPA ID MI0002900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 447 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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