85 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 85 E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,374 sqft
Lot Size0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$8,700 (Feb 2014)
Tax Bill$1,894 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN50 006 04 0060 000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN50 006 04 0060 000

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,374 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,026 sqft
Basement Area1,122 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,122 sqft

Exterior

Lot Area3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address85 E JAMES ST
CityRIVER ROUGE
StateMI
Zip48218-1626
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description525B60 LOT 60 BROWNLEES SUB PC 525 L19 P48 WCR
Legal SubdivisionBROWNLEES
Legal Lot Number60
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER ROUGE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract579100

Owner

Source: Wayne County records · APN 50 006 04 0060 000

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address85 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1626
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 17, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201449652
Deed Book / Page51320 / 638
Prior Transfer DateAug 23, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0494030481
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Property Address85 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1626
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address85 E JAMES ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1626

Mortgage

Document Number0599871050
DateJan 02, 2026
Book Page59987/1050
Instrument2026017721
Lender
NameHOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFLINT, MI 48501
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueDec 19, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityRiver Rouge City
Unified School DistrictRiver Rouge School District (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
2025$1,894.00 (+140.97%)$40,500 (+53.99%)$81,000 (+53.99%)
2023$26,300 (+32.83%)$52,600 (+32.83%)
2022$19,800$39,600
2019$786.00

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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