Monroe County property record for 5541 Forest Dr, Monroe, MI 48161
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.481 acres (20,952 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $328 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-160-045-00 |
| Primary APN | 12-160-045-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Lot Area | 20,952 sqft (0.481 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5541 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | MONROE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48161-3671 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 42 LEEDY'S GARDENS LOT 54 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEEDYS GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MONROE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 832400 |
Source: Monroe County records · APN 12-160-045-00
Assessment roll updated August 15, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5541 FOREST DR, MONROE, MI 48161-3671 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Monroe County records · Assessment roll updated August 15, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe County |
| County Subdivision | Monroe Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Monroe Public Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $64,950 (+28.11%) | $129,900 (+28.11%) | |
| 2025 | $328.00 (-58.53%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $791.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,700 | $101,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 8, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 94 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MONROE serves 49,467 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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