20481 Cherrylawn St, Detroit, MI 48221 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 20481 Cherrylawn St, Detroit, MI 48221

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Details	1 ba · 929 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$2,068 (Feb 2012)
Tax Bill	$23 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Sale Mar 2022 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16033079`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16033079`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	929 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	929 sqft
Basement Area	929 sqft
Finished Basement	929 sqft
Unfinished Basement	929 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	20481 CHERRYLAWN ST
City	DETROIT
State	MI
Zip	48221-1106
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 12/30/2027. W
Legal Subdivision	DETROYAL GARDENS NO 1
Legal Block	410
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	DETROIT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	539000

Owner

20481 Cherrylawn St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	20475 CHERRYLAWN ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-1106
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 15, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 22, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Oct 9, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MICHIGAN H/O ASSISTANCE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 17, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 17, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201244484
Deed Book / Page	49602 / 155
Last Transfer Date	Mar 17, 2022
Transfer Doc	0574791308
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Apr 15, 2024
Property Address	20481 CHERRYLAWN ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-1106
Document Number	0588180745
Book / Page	58818 / 745
Map Reference	LB 42 PG 27
Instrument Date	Mar 28, 2024
Instrument	2024136831
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 10, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20475 CHERRYLAWN ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-1106

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20475 CHERRYLAWN ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-1106

March 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Mar 22, 2022
Property Address	20481 CHERRYLAWN ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-1106
Document Number	0574791308
Book / Page	57479 / 1308
Map Reference	LB 42 PG 27
Instrument Date	Mar 17, 2022
Instrument	2022073166
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 27, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	500 GRISWOLD ST STE 1200, 1200, DETROIT, MI 48226-4463

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20475 CHERRYLAWN ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-1106

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	20481 CHERRYLAWN ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-1106
Document Number	0547430550
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 4, 2019
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	500 GRISWOLD ST #1200 DETROIT MI 482264463, 1200, DETROIT, MI 48226-4463

Mortgage

Document Number	0547430550
Date	Nov 27, 2018
Book Page	054743/000550
Instrument	333214

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN H/O ASSISTANCE
Address	LANSING, MI 48912

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 20481 Cherrylawn St was $23.

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		$1,300 (+16%)	$2,600 (+16%)
2025	$23.00	$500	$1,000
2023	$265.00	$300	$600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 20481 Cherrylawn 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 20481 Cherrylawn 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 545 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, WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.

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