5979 Vandercook St, Monroe, MI 48161 Property Records

Monroe County property record for 5979 Vandercook St, Monroe, MI 48161 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Square Footage925 sqft Living Area
Lot Size18,252 sqft (0.419 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$119,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$735.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-210-043-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Building Area925 sqft Living Area
1st Floor925 sqft 1st Floor

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Lot Area18,252 sqft (0.419 acres)
Depth X Width110 ft x 55 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area483 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address5979 VANDERCOOK ST
CityMONROE
StateMI
Zip48161-3758
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMAP 18 SOUTH GATE HEIGHTS LOTS 47 & 48
Legal SubdivisionSOUTHGATE HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number47-48
JurisdictionMONROE MI
Minor Civil DivisionMONROE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract832400

Owner

Source: Monroe County records · APN 12-210-043-00

Assessment roll updated August 15, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5979 VANDERCOOK ST, MONROE, MI 48161-3758
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 13, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 13, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202112983
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMONROE MI
Recording DateMay 13, 2021
Property Address5979 VANDERCOOK ST, MONROE, MI 48161-3758
Document Number2021R12983
Map ReferenceLB 6 PG 46
Instrument DateMay 06, 2021
Instrument2021R12983
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE AGCY OF MONROE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$892.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address15530 S TELEGRAPH RD, 15530, MONROE, MI 48161-5520

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5979 VANDERCOOK ST, MONROE, MI 48161-3758

Mortgage

Document Number0000012984
DateMay 13, 2021
Instrument2021R12984
Lender
NameUNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Monroe County records · Assessment roll updated August 15, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyMonroe County
County SubdivisionMonroe Charter Township
Unified School DistrictMonroe Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$74,900 (+25.25%)$149,800 (+25.25%)
2025$735.00 (-58.68%) Homeowner's exemption
2023$1,779.00 Homeowner's exemption$59,800$119,600

Flood & Wildfire

5979 Vandercook St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Monroe County (26115C), updated September 8, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

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

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