Wayne County property record for 85 Walnut St, River Rouge, MI 48218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,155 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,362 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50 005 11 0169 002 |
| Primary APN | 50 005 11 0169 002 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,155 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 726 sqft |
| Basement Area | 726 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 726 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 85 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 | 525C169B 170 N W 5 FT OF LOT 169 ALSO LOT 170 RIVER ROUGE IMPROVEMENT COS SUB NO. 2 PC 525 L23 P54 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER ROUGE IMPROVEMENT COS NO 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 169-170 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER ROUGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 579200 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026224350 |
| Deed Book / Page | 60392 / 157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 85 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1540 |
| Document Number | 0000224350 |
| Book / Page | 60392 / 157 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026224350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $78,174.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 85 WALNUT ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1540 |
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 | $46,800 (+13.04%) | $93,600 (+13.04%) | |
| 2025 | $1,362.00 (+6.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,400 (+47.86%) | $82,800 (+47.86%) |
| 2023 | $1,282.00 (+13.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $28,000 (+30.23%) | $56,000 (+30.23%) |
| 2022 | $21,500 | $43,000 | |
| 2019 | $1,127.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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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