13079 Simms St, Detroit, MI 48205 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 13079 Simms St, Detroit, MI 48205

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$790 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Transfer Apr 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17015534`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17015534`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	910 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	900 sqft
Basement Area	900 sqft
Unfinished Basement	900 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1946
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)
Lot Dimensions	363 ft deep x 22 ft wide
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	67 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	13079 SIMMS ST
City	DETROIT
State	MI
Zip	48205-3263
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	W SIMMS 1354 DRENNAN & SELDONS LASALLE COLLEGE PARK SUB NO 2 L52 P50 PLATS, W C R 17/519 22.09 IRREG
Legal Subdivision	DRENNAN & SELDONS LASALLE COLL PARK NO 2
Legal Block	406
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	DETROIT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	505200

Owner

13079 Simms St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	13079 SIMMS ST, DETROIT, MI 48205-3263
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 2, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 29, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Oct 29, 2023
Transfer Doc	0585341217
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Nov 2, 2023
Property Address	13079 SIMMS ST, DETROIT, MI 48205-3263
Document Number	0585341217
Book / Page	58534 / 1217
Map Reference	LB 52 PG 50
Instrument Date	Oct 29, 2023
Instrument	2023275649
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 4, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13079 SIMMS ST, DETROIT, MI 48205-3263

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13079 SIMMS ST, DETROIT, MI 48205-3263

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Apr 29, 2021
Property Address	13079 SIMMS ST, DETROIT, MI 48205-3263
Document Number	0566890124
Book / Page	56689 / 124
Map Reference	LB 52 PG 50
Instrument Date	Apr 23, 2021
Instrument	2021205367
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 24, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13079 SIMMS ST, DETROIT, MI 48205-3263

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 13079 Simms St was $790 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Detroit City
Unified School District	Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$20,000 (-27.01%)	$40,000 (-27.01%)
2025	$790.00 Homeowner's exemption	$27,400	$54,800
2023	$1,000.00 Homeowner's exemption	$19,600	$39,200
2020	$822.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 13079 Simms St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 13079 Simms 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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	CITY OF DETROIT serves 633,218 people · EPA ID MI0001800
Water Source	Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	8 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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