Wayne County property record for 16865 Whitcomb St, Detroit, MI 48235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,255 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,596 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Transfer Oct 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22047896 |
| Primary APN | 22047896 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,255 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 875 sqft |
| Basement Area | 875 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 875 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 41 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 16865 WHITCOMB ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48235-3721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | W WHITCOMB 156 AND E 9 FT OF VAC ALLEY ADJ INGLEWOOD PARK SUB L50 P12 PLATS, W C R 22/144 40 X 130 |
| Legal Subdivision | INGLEWOOD PARK |
| Legal Block | 307 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 537600 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48377 VAN DYKE AVE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48317-3263 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017339102 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54022 / 769 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0541571361 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 16865 WHITCOMB ST, DETROIT, MI 48235-3721 |
| Document Number | 0541571361 |
| Book / Page | 054157 / 001361 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8905 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 48377 VAN DYKE AVE SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI 483173263, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48317-3263 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 16865 WHITCOMB ST, DETROIT, MI 48235-3721 |
| Document Number | 0540220769 |
| Book / Page | 054022 / 000769 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 339102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $387.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 48377 VAN DYKE AVE SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI 483173263, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48317-3263 |
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 | $59,100 (+23.38%) | $118,200 (+23.38%) | |
| 2025 | $1,596.00 (+6.26%) | $47,900 (+46.48%) | $95,800 (+46.48%) |
| 2023 | $32,700 | $65,400 | |
| 2018 | $1,502.00 |
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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 894 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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