Wayne County property record for 1038 Morrell St, Detroit, MI 48209
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,891 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $779 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16010234 |
| Primary APN | 16010234 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 684 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1038 MORRELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48209-2478 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | E MORRELL 16 EXC ALLEY AS WND BLK 22-SUB OF PT PC 30 L1 P289 PLATS, W C R 16/31 50 X 141.40 |
| Legal Subdivision | P C 30 OF OL |
| Legal Block | 302 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 523300 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1038 MORRELL ST, DETROIT, MI 48209-2478 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201267251 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49652 / 997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Detroit City |
| Unified School District | Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100,500 (+60.03%) | $201,000 (+60.03%) | |
| 2025 | $779.00 (+358.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,800 (+52.06%) | $125,600 (+52.06%) |
| 2023 | $41,300 | $82,600 | |
| 2020 | $170.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 676 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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