20242 Ward St, Detroit, MI 48235 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 20242 Ward St, Detroit, MI 48235

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 982 sqft · built 1944
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$80,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill	$1,413 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Mortgage Feb 2026 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22024998`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22024998`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	982 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	786 sqft
Basement Area	786 sqft
Unfinished Basement	786 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1944
Effective Year Built	Effective 1944
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	36 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	20242 WARD ST
City	DETROIT
State	MI
Zip	48235-1141
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	E WARD N 10 FT 3418 S 40 FT 3419 AND W 9 FT OF VAC ALLEY ADJ BLACKSTONE PARK SUB NO 6 L52 P91 PLATS, W C R 22/240 50 X 116.99
Legal Subdivision	BLACKSTONE PARK NO 6
Legal Block	207
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	DETROIT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	539200

Owner

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	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	20242 WARD ST, DETROIT, MI 48235-1141
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 10, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RFLF 5 LLC
Feb 19, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 13, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 22, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRIMELENDING

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 19, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 19, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202651411
Deed Book / Page	60074 / 996
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 11, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0558970911
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jun 10, 2026
Property Address	20242 WARD ST, DETROIT, MI 48235-1141
Document Number	0000201382
Book / Page	60335 / 1456
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2026
Instrument	2026201382
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Estate
Address	DEARBORN, MI 48124

Mortgage

Document Number	0000201383,
Date	Jun 10, 2026
Instrument	2026201383

Lender

Name	RFLF 5 LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.3%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

February 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Feb 19, 2026
Property Address	20242 WARD ST, DETROIT, MI 48235-1141
Document Number	0600740996
Book / Page	60074 / 996
Map Reference	LB 52 PG 91
Instrument Date	Feb 19, 2026
Instrument	2026051411
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 5, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$600.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2839 HAWKS BLUFF CT, CHULA VISTA, CA 91915-2632

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4310 SEYMOUR ST, DEARBORN, MI 48126-2957
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jul 13, 2020
Property Address	20242 WARD ST, DETROIT, MI 48235-1141
Document Number	0558970911
Book / Page	055897 / 000911
Instrument Date	Jul 11, 2020
Instrument	204952
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 7, 2020
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	Husband and Wife
Address	2839 HAWKS BLUFF CT CHULA VISTA CA 919152632, CHULA VISTA, CA 91915-2632

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Oct 22, 2018
Property Address	20242 WARD ST, DETROIT, MI 48235-1141
Document Number	0546820543
Book / Page	054682 / 000543
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2018
Instrument	302057
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 29, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$430.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2839 HAWKS BLUFF CT CHULA VISTA CA 919152632, CHULA VISTA, CA 91915-2632

Mortgage

Document Number	546820545
Date	Oct 22, 2018
Book Page	054682/000545
Instrument	302058

Lender

Name	PRIMELENDING
Address	DALLAS, TX 75252

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 21, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$55,900 (+47.88%)	$111,800 (+47.88%)
2025	$1,413.00 (+20.26%)	$37,800 (+40.52%)	$75,600 (+40.52%)
2023		$26,900	$53,800
2018	$1,175.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

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.

Wildfire

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,027 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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