Wayne County property record for 20491 Cherrylawn St, Detroit, MI 48221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 725 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $830 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Foreclosure Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16033078 |
| Primary APN | 16033078 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 725 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 725 sqft |
| Basement Area | 725 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 725 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 106 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 20491 CHERRYLAWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48221-1106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | W CHERRYLAWN 562 DETROYAL GARDENS SUB NO 1 L42 P27 PLATS, W C R 16/365 40 X 130 |
| 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 |
20491 Cherrylawn St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20491 CHERRYLAWN ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-1106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2022 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Jan 17, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022345432 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57985 / 1484 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 20491 CHERRYLAWN ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-1106 |
| Document Number | 0579851484 |
| Book / Page | 57985 / 1484 |
| Map Reference | LB 12 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022345432 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 MONROE ST STE 520, 520, DETROIT, MI 48226-2942 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22181 BEVERLY ST, OAK PARK, MI 48237-2576 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20491 CHERRYLAWN ST, DETROIT, MI 48221-1106 |
| Document Number | 0548210165 |
| Book / Page | 054821 / 000165 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 13706 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5.16 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9061 LONGACRE ST DETROIT MI 482281903, DETROIT, MI 48228-1903 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20491 Cherrylawn St was $830.
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 | $21,000 (+31.25%) | $42,000 (+31.25%) | |
| 2025 | $830.00 | $16,000 | $32,000 |
| 2023 | $12,600 | $25,200 | |
| 2020 | $815.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20491 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.
The area around 20491 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.
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 |
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