Monroe County property record for 5531 Forest Dr, Monroe, MI 48161
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,155 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.481 acres (20,952 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,111 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-160-043-00 |
| Primary APN | 12-160-043-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,155 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,155 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Lot Area | 20,952 sqft (0.481 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5531 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | MONROE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48161-3654 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 42 LEEDY'S GARDENS LOTS 51 & 52 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEEDYS GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 51-52 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MONROE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 832400 |
Source: Monroe County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5531 FOREST DR, MONROE, MI 48161-3654 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201814915 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5531 FOREST DR, MONROE, MI 48161-3654 |
| Document Number | 2018R14915 |
| Map Reference | LB 6 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R14915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | BARRISTER SETTLEMENT TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,100.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5531 FOREST DR, 5531, MONROE, MI 48161-3654 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 866 E GRAND RIVER AVE, BRIGHTON, MI 48116-2434 |
| Document Number | 0000014917 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R14917 |
| Name | MSHDA |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $96,600 (+35.58%) Land $5,600 Building $91,000 | $193,200 (+35.58%) Land $11,200 Building $182,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,111.00 (+14.73%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $1,840.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,250 | $142,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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