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$127,622$195 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $20,000 on Jun 15, 2010

12786 BACKUS ST

SOUTHGATE, MI 48195
1
Baths
655 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$128K
$114K low$141K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Jun 15, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,705 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$52,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$105,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Grogan Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Davidson Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Anderson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Southgate Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48195These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,701
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,544
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,003
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

12786 Backus St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Southgate 48195
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Southgate 48195
  • Among the smallest homes in Southgate 48195
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Southgate 48195
  • Older than 97% of homes in Southgate 48195

What homes are worth in Southgate 48195

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$96K$333K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Southgate 48195.

How it measures up in Southgate 48195

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Southgate 48195.

Estimated value$127,622
CheaperTypical $177,648Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area655 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,134 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 12786 Backus St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthgate 48195Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$127,6228% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19588% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than655 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac13% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than19393% of homes27% of homes

About 12786 Backus St

How much is 12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI is $127,622 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $114,375 to $140,869. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI last sell?

12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI last sold on Jun 15, 2010 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI?

12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI has 1 bathrooms, 655 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI built?

12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI?

12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI is assigned to Grogan Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Davidson Middle School (middle), rated C+; Anderson High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Southgate Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI compare to other homes in Southgate 48195?

Among the 10,149 homes in Southgate 48195, it is worth more than 8% of them ($127,622 against a typical $177,648), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($195 against a typical $154), it is bigger than almost none of them (655 ft² against a typical 1,134 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1939 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 35% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12786 Backus St, Southgate, MI was $1,705. The county assessed it at $52,700.

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