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2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48207 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 2156 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Details2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$32,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$27 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Transfer
Oct 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09002359

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09002359

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,500 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area942 sqft
Basement Area235 sqft
Unfinished Basement235 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1912
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1912
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area504 sqft
PorchPorch
Porch Area234 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address2156 E FOREST AVE
CityDETROIT
StateMI
Zip48207-1121
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeB4
Legal DescriptionS FOREST 14 BLK 72 FREUD & WUNSCHS SUB L8 P9 PLATS, W C R 9/71 30 X 169.95
Legal SubdivisionFREUD & WUNSCHS
Legal Block72
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionDETROIT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2026
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 Address2156 E FOREST AVE, DETROIT, MI 48207-1121
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 14, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
LIBERTY TITLE
Oct 29, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
LIBERTY TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020308094
Deed Book / Page56157 / 518
Prior Transfer DateAug 17, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0560480817
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateSep 14, 2020
Property Address2156 E FOREST AVE, DETROIT, MI 48207-1121
Document Number0560480817
Book / Page056048 / 000817
Instrument DateAug 17, 2020
Instrument266316
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 5, 2021
Title CompanyLIBERTY TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3496 BURNS ST DETROIT MI 482141805, DETROIT, MI 48214-1805

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateOct 29, 2020
Property Address2156 E FOREST AVE, DETROIT, MI 48207-1121
Document Number0561570518
Book / Page056157 / 000518
Instrument DateAug 17, 2020
Instrument308094
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 8, 2021
Title CompanyLIBERTY TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$275.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address340 MERRIWEATHER RD GROSSE POINTE FARMS MI 482363431, GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3431

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$1,100 (-)$2,200 (-)
2025$27.00 (-6.9%)$1,100 (+175%)$2,200 (+175%)
2023$29.00 (+7.41%)$400$800
2020$27.00

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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