1981 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48207 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 1981 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

Property Summary

Property TypeIndustrial Vacant Land
Lot Size0.05 acres (2,178 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$21,864 (Nov 2016)
Tax Bill$46 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09002378

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09002378

Exterior

Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
Lot Dimensions71 ft deep x 31 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1981 E FOREST AVE
CityDETROIT
StateMI
Zip48207-1118
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > Vacant Land
Local Zoning CodeM3
Legal DescriptionN FOREST 22 HARRAH & BRANDENBURGS ST AUBIN AVE SUB L18 P9 PLATS, W C R 9/78 31 X 71
Legal SubdivisionBRIDGE & LEWIS
Legal Block206
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionDETROIT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract519000

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1760 S TELEGRAPH RD, 300, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48302-0183
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016386208
Deed Book / Page53340 / 967
Prior Transfer DateAug 15, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0533400967
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityDetroit City
Unified School DistrictDetroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,600 (+13.04%)$5,200 (+13.04%)
2025$46.00 (-8%)$2,300 (+53.33%)$4,600 (+53.33%)
2023$50.00 (+8.7%)$1,500$3,000
2020$46.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemCITY OF DETROIT
serves 633,218 people · EPA ID MI0001800
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead8 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: DigitalC.

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