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12931 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48215 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 12931 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48215

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$38,540 (Mar 2004)
Tax Bill$130 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Transfer
Apr 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21049199

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21049199

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,284 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,353 sqft
Basement Area1,353 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,353 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions121 ft deep x 44 ft wide
Garage Area298 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area72 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address12931 E FOREST AVE
CityDETROIT
StateMI
Zip48215-2009
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionPROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 12/30/2025. W
Legal SubdivisionJEFFERSON PARK LAND CO LTD
Legal Block104
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionDETROIT
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract502700

Owner

Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12931 E FOREST AVE, DETROIT, MI 48215-2009
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 28, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 28, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 19, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 1, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 1, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2004157096
Deed Book / Page40212 / 52
Last Transfer DateMar 17, 2020
Transfer Doc0557280988
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateOct 28, 2021
Property Address12931 E FOREST AVE, DETROIT, MI 48215-2009
Document Number0571501344
Book / Page57150 / 1344
Map ReferenceLB 47 PG 6
Instrument DateOct 27, 2021
Instrument2021388023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 18, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address4800 GRAY ST, DETROIT, MI 48215-2043

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateApr 28, 2020
Property Address12931 E FOREST AVE, DETROIT, MI 48215-2009
Document Number0557280988
Book / Page055728 / 000988
Instrument DateMar 17, 2020
Instrument147631
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 7, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7248 HARTEL ST WESTLAND MI 48185, WESTLAND, MI 48185

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateApr 19, 2019
Property Address12931 E FOREST AVE, DETROIT, MI 48215-2009
Document Number0550001205
Book / Page055000 / 001205
Instrument DateApr 18, 2019
Instrument143724
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 24, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address500 GRISWOLD ST #1200 DETROIT MI 482264463, 1200, DETROIT, MI 48226-4463

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityDetroit City
Unified School DistrictDetroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Market Value
2025$130.00 (+8.33%) Homeowner's exemption
2023$120.00 (-5%) Homeowner's exemption
2022$39,200
2020$240.00

Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF DETROIT
serves 633,218 people · EPA ID MI0001800
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead8 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 475 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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