Wayne County property record for 70 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI 48218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,227 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50005110183002 |
| Primary APN | 50005110183002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,125 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 70 WALNUT ST |
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| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 ONE |
| Legal Description | 525C183B 184 S E 20 FT OF LOT 183 ALSO LOT 184 RIVER ROUGE IMPROVEMENT COS SUB NO. 2 PC 525 L23 P54 WCR SPLIT/COMBINED ON |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER ROUGE IMPROVEMENT COS NO 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 183-184 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 579200 |
70 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1994.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 1994 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Walnut St was $3,227.
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 | $85,500 (+14%) | $171,000 (+14%) | |
| 2025 | $3,227.00 | $75,000 | $150,000 |
| 2023 | $3,881.00 | $50,500 (+30.83%) | $101,000 (+30.83%) |
| 2022 | $38,600 | $77,200 | |
| 2019 | $1,992.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 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 | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 70 Walnut 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 |
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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 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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