Wayne County property record for 1940 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
| Property Type | General Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 95,819 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 6.44 acres (280,526 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $15,450 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09005099-0 |
| Primary APN | 09005099-0 |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 95,819 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 280,526 sqft (6.44 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 755 ft deep x 371 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 11 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1940 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48207-1119 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > General Industrial |
| Local Zoning Code | M3 |
| Legal Description | S FOREST E 1 THRU 18, 19, 21 THRU 24AND VAC GARFIELD PL ADJ AND VAC ALLEYS ADJ POTTERS SUB L10 P67 PLATS, W C R 9/74 W 371.36 |
| Legal Subdivision | POTTERS |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 519000 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1940 E FOREST AVE, DETROIT, MI 48207-1119 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,047,600 (+22.25%) | $2,095,200 (+22.25%) | |
| 2025 | $15,450.00 (-0.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $856,900 | $1,713,800 | |
| 2020 | $15,586.00 |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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