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12971 E Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48224 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 12971 E Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48224 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Square Footage1,918 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Garage420 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$260,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$6,808.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21080451

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Building Area1,918 sqft Living Area
1st Floor307 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area307 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement307 sqft Unfinished
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Depth X Width121 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area420 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address12971 E OUTER DR
CityDETROIT
StateMI
Zip48224-4206
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE OUTER DRIVE E E 121.38 FT 197 GROSSE POINTE MANOR SUB L29 P69 PLATS, W C R 21/447 60 X 121.38
Legal SubdivisionGROSSE POINTE MANOR
Legal Block502
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Minor Civil DivisionDETROIT
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2012
Census Tract501800

Owner

Source: Wayne County records · APN 21080451

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address12971 E OUTER DR, DETROIT, MI 48224-4206
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 10, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
MICHIGAN FIRST CU
Mar 27, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MICHIGAN FIRST CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 10, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 10, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202263834
Deed Book / Page57454 / 1262
Prior Transfer DateNov 15, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0475060622
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateMar 10, 2022
Property Address12971 E OUTER DR, DETROIT, MI 48224-4206
Document Number0574541262
Book / Page57454 / 1262
Map ReferenceLB 29 PG 69
Instrument DateMar 08, 2022
Instrument2022063834
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2022
Title CompanyLIBERTY TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,950.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address12971 E OUTER DR, 12971, DETROIT, MI 48224-4206

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6533 E JEFFERSON AVE, DETROIT, MI 48207-4458

Mortgage

Document Number0574541264
DateMar 10, 2022
Instrument57454/1264
Lender
NameMICHIGAN FIRST CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2052

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateMar 27, 2018
Property Address12971 E OUTER DR, DETROIT, MI 48224-4206
Document Number0542960466
Book / Page054296 / 000466
Instrument DateMar 16, 2018
Instrument88137
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2018
Title CompanyATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,892.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address1348 JOLIET PL DETROIT MI 482072834, DETROIT, MI 48207-2834

Mortgage

Document Number542960469
DateMar 27, 2018
Book Page054296/000469
Instrument88138
Lender
NameMICHIGAN FIRST CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressLATHRUP VILLAGE, MI 48076
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 26, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,808.00 (-9.72%) Homeowner's exemption$157,500 (+44.5%)$315,000 (+44.5%)
2023$7,541.00 (+125.04%) Homeowner's exemption$109,000$218,000
2020$3,351.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Wayne County (26163C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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