Wayne County property record for 18020 Rutherford St, Detroit, MI 48235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,121 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,449 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22056112 |
| Primary APN | 22056112 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,121 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 863 sqft |
| Basement Area | 863 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 863 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 99 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 18020 RUTHERFORD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48235-3156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | E RUTHERFORD 137 AND W 9 FT OF VAC ALLEY ADJ CURTIS HEIGHTS NO 1 SUB L62 P18 PLATS, W C R 22/652 40 X 117 |
| Legal Subdivision | CURTIS HEIGHTS NO 1 |
| Legal Block | 201 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 540400 |
18020 Rutherford St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2017.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19920 HEYDEN ST, DETROIT, MI 48219-2058 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017210001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53742 / 617 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0529600254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 18020 RUTHERFORD ST, DETROIT, MI 48235-3156 |
| Document Number | 0537420617 |
| Book / Page | 053742 / 000617 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 210001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | LANDCASTLE TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $180.00 |
| 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 | 15450 GREENFIELD RD DETROIT MI 482272337, DETROIT, MI 48227-2337 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18020 Rutherford St was $1,449.
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 | $49,700 (+6.42%) | $99,400 (+6.42%) | |
| 2025 | $1,449.00 | $46,700 | $93,400 |
| 2023 | $32,700 | $65,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,440.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18020 Rutherford St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2005.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2005 · Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
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.
The area around 18020 Rutherford 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 |
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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 979 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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