Wayne County property record for 65 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,557 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50 004 14 0143 000 |
| Primary APN | 50 004 14 0143 000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 65 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1697 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 ONE |
| Legal Description | 496E143 LOT 143 ABBOTT AND BEYMER'S GREAT LAKES SUB PC 496 L31 P99 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | ABBOTT & BEYMERS GREAT LAKES |
| Legal Lot Number | 143 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 579200 |
65 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1697 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025231202 |
| Deed Book / Page | 59709 / 1007 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 25, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0482851192 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 65 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1697 |
| Document Number | 0597091007 |
| Book / Page | 59709 / 1007 |
| Map Reference | LB 31 PG 99 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025231202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $487.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1697 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1697 |
| Document Number | 0597091010 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 59709/1010 |
| Name | MORTGAGE LINK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 65 Forest St was $1,557 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | River Rouge City |
| Unified School District | River Rouge School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,700 (+14.2%) | $109,400 (+14.2%) | |
| 2025 | $1,557.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,900 | $95,800 |
| 2023 | $1,465.00 (+3.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,400 (+29.08%) | $64,800 (+29.08%) |
| 2022 | $1,417.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,100 | $50,200 |
| 2019 | $1,778.00 |
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 65 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 65 Forest St 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 |
|---|
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 | RIVER ROUGE serves 7,224 people · EPA ID MI0005690 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2021 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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