Wayne County property record for 9478 Karen St, Romulus, MI 48174
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,500 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,718 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80 062 04 0014 000 |
| Primary APN | 80 062 04 0014 000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 9478 KAREN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ROMULUS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48174-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B-S.F |
| Legal Description | 16D14 LOT 14 SHADOW WOODS SUB T3S R9E L 89 P 74 75 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADOW WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROMULUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 585700 |
9478 Karen St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9478 KAREN ST, ROMULUS, MI 48174-1505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020292903 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56112 / 282 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0494930286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 9478 KAREN ST, ROMULUS, MI 48174-1505 |
| Document Number | 0561120282 |
| Book / Page | 56112 / 282 |
| Map Reference | LB 89 PG 74&75 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020292903 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,036.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 29426 CHELSEA XING, 29426, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48331-2809 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8611 BECKER AVE, ALLEN PARK, MI 48101-1578 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9478 Karen St was $2,718 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Romulus City |
| Unified School District | Romulus Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $73,000 | $146,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,718.00 | ||
| 2023 | $58,500 | $117,000 | |
| 2019 | $1,868.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 9478 Karen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 9478 Karen 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 |
|---|
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 | ROMULUS serves 23,989 people · EPA ID MI0005785 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 341 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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