5960 Essex St, Romulus, MI 48174 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 5960 Essex St, Romulus, MI 48174

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,784 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.5 acres (21,780 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$69,000 (Oct 2008)
Tax Bill	$2,753 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`80 014 03 0164 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`80 014 03 0164 000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,784 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,784 sqft
Basement Area	1,404 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,404 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 178 ft wide
Garage Area	468 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5960 ESSEX ST
City	ROMULUS
State	MI
Zip	48174-1840
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1B-S.F
Legal Description	04D164 TO 167 LOTS 164 165 166 AND 167 BUCKINGHAM MANOR SUB T3S R9E L63 P28 WCR
Legal Subdivision	BUCKINGHAM MANOR
Legal Lot Number	164-166
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	ROMULUS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	585600

Owner

Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5960 ESSEX ST, ROMULUS, MI 48174-1840
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 24, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA
Nov 1, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA
May 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC
Jul 6, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage VILLAGE CAP & INVS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 17, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 17, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 15, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2008367729
Deed Book / Page	47520 / 86
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 2, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0469310736
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	5960 ESSEX ST, ROMULUS, MI 48174-1840
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 15, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5960 ESSEX ST, ROMULUS, MI 48174-1840

Mortgage

Document Number	0582190301
Date	Apr 24, 2023
Book Page	58219/301
Instrument	2023134986

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Apr 12, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	5960 ESSEX ST, ROMULUS, MI 48174-1840
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2021
Title Company	ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5960 ESSEX ST, ROMULUS, MI 48174-1840

Mortgage

Document Number	0571630834
Date	Nov 1, 2021
Book Page	57163/834
Instrument	2021392873

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	299 Months
Due	Oct 11, 2046

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	5960 ESSEX ST, ROMULUS, MI 48174-1840
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0558060119
Date	May 27, 2020
Book Page	55806/119
Instrument	2020171473

Lender

Name	VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HENDERSON, NV 89052

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	5960 ESSEX ST, ROMULUS, MI 48174-1840
Document Number	0538541050
Book / Page	053854 / 001050
Instrument Date	Jul 6, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2017
Title Company	MILESTONE SETTLEMENT LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5960 ESSEX ST ROMULUS MI 481741840, ROMULUS, MI 48174-1840

Mortgage

Document Number	0538541050
Date	Jul 27, 2017
Book Page	053854/001050
Instrument	262392

Lender

Name	VILLAGE CAP & INVS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	HENDERSON, NV 89052

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 26, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Romulus City
Unified School District	Romulus Community Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$105,700 (+22.2%)	$211,400 (+22.2%)
2025	$2,753.00 (+15.19%)
2023		$86,500	$173,000
2019	$2,390.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ROMULUS serves 23,989 people · EPA ID MI0005785
Water Source	Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State Inspection	May 2024
Lead	7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 414 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.

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