16906 Griggs St, Detroit, MI 48221 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 16906 Griggs St, Detroit, MI 48221

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size	0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$500 (May 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,142 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Transfer Oct 2019 Transfer + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16041200`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16041200`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,588 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,025 sqft
Basement Area	1,025 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,025 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1939
Effective Year Built	Effective 1939
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 38 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	280 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	255 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	16906 GRIGGS ST
City	DETROIT
State	MI
Zip	48221-2880
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	E GRIGGS N 22.5 FT OF 138 S 15 FT OF 139 & W 9 FT VAC ALLEY ADJ PALMER BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB L45 P49 PLATS, W C R 16/399 37.5
Legal Subdivision	PALMER BLVD HEIGHTS
Legal Block	103
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	DETROIT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	536200

Owner

16906 Griggs St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2023.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	16906 GRIGGS ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-2880
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 17, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 23, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 28, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer
Sep 19, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Apr 30, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 17, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
May 24, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 24, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 24, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 5, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2019175189
Deed Book / Page	55065 / 526
Last Transfer Date	Apr 13, 2023
Transfer Doc	0582080528
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2023
Property Address	16906 GRIGGS ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-2880
Document Number	0582080528
Book / Page	58208 / 528
Map Reference	LB 45 PG 49
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2023
Instrument	2023128111
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16906 GRIGGS ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-2880

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16906 GRIGGS ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-2880

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Oct 23, 2019
Property Address	16906 GRIGGS ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-2880
Document Number	0553530620
Book / Page	055353 / 000620
Instrument Date	Oct 18, 2019
Instrument	298753
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	16906 GRIGGS ST DETROIT MI 482212880, DETROIT, MI 48221-2880

March 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2018
Property Address	16906 GRIGGS ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-2880
Document Number	0542990265
Book / Page	054299 / 000265
Instrument Date	Mar 20, 2018
Instrument	89311
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 24, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$4.30
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	2222 W GRAND RIVER AVE #A OKEMOS MI 488641604, A, OKEMOS, MI 48864-1604

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Sep 19, 2017
Property Address	16906 GRIGGS ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-2880
Document Number	0539460950
Book / Page	053946 / 000950
Instrument Date	Aug 10, 2017
Instrument	302059
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$107.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	14420 PATTON ST DETROIT MI 482232734, DETROIT, MI 48223-2734

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2019
Property Address	16906 GRIGGS ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-2880
Document Number	0550180455
Book / Page	055018 / 000455
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2017
Instrument	152546
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 28, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	8551 W SUNRISE BLVD #100 PLANTATION FL 333224007, 100, PLANTATION, FL 33322-4007
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jul 17, 2019
Property Address	16906 GRIGGS ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-2880
Document Number	0551610399
Book / Page	055161 / 000399
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2017
Instrument	219927
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$4.30
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	8551 W SUNRISE BLVD #100 PLANTATION FL 333224007, 100, PLANTATION, FL 33322-4007
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	May 24, 2019
Property Address	16906 GRIGGS ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-2880
Document Number	0550650526
Book / Page	055065 / 000526
Instrument Date	Mar 20, 2017
Instrument	175189
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 24, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$4.30
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	2222 W GRAND RIVER AVE #A OKEMOS MI 488641604, A, OKEMOS, MI 48864-1604

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16906 Griggs St was $1,142 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		$60,700 (+17.41%)	$121,400 (+17.41%)
2025	$1,142.00 Homeowner's exemption	$51,700	$103,400
2023	$1,256.00 Homeowner's exemption	$35,500	$71,000
2020	$1,421.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 16906 Griggs St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 16906 Griggs 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 905 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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