Wayne County property record for 79 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
| Square Footage | 1,365 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Garage | 360 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $9,900 (2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,228.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 50 006 04 0063 000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,365 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 780 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 100 ft x 35 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Street Address | 79 E JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1626 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 525B63 525B64A LOT 63 AND THE ELY 5 FT OF LOT 64 BROWNLEES SUB PC 525 L19 P48 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNLEES |
| Legal Lot Number | 63-64 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Minor Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 579100 |
Source: Wayne County records · APN 50 006 04 0063 000
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 01, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 01, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 05, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2013425970 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51094 / 139 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0469341162 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Wayne County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | River Rouge City |
| Unified School District | River Rouge School District (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,228.00 (-28.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,000 (+48.57%) | $104,000 (+48.57%) |
| 2023 | $35,000 (+30.6%) | $70,000 (+30.6%) | |
| 2022 | $26,800 | $53,600 | |
| 2019 | $1,722.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Wayne County (26163C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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