Wayne County property record for 79 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI 48218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $14,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,470 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50 005 11 0172 002 |
| Primary APN | 50 005 11 0172 002 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 44.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 79 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER ROUGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48218-1540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 ONE |
| Legal Description | 525C172B 173A N W 15.50 FT OF LOT 172 AND THE S E 29 FT OF LOT 173 RIVER ROUGE IMPROVEMENT COS SUB NO. 2 PC 525 L23 P54 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER ROUGE IMPROVEMENT COS NO 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 172-173 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 579200 |
79 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020231924 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55969 / 169 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 79 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1540 |
| Document Number | 0559690169 |
| Book / Page | 055969 / 000169 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 231924 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | MICHIGAN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, MICHIGAN TITLE INS AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3947 W M 36 PINCKNEY MI 481699612, PINCKNEY, MI 48169-9612 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Walnut St was $2,470 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 | $65,700 (+13.67%) | $131,400 (+13.67%) | |
| 2025 | $2,470.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,800 | $115,600 |
| 2023 | $3,347.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,000 (+3%) | $78,000 (+3%) |
| 2022 | $30,000 | $60,000 | |
| 2019 | $1,594.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 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 79 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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