Wayne County property record for 217 Custer St, Detroit, MI 48202
| Property Type | Medical Building |
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| Details | 1,970 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,100 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01002112.002L |
| Primary APN | 01002112.002L |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,970 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 985 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 49 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 217 CUSTER ST |
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| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48202-3107 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Medical Building |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | S BETHUNE S 42 FT OF 286 S 42 FT OF E 15.92 FT 287 AND VAC CUSTER AVE WM Y HAMLIN & S J BROWNS L8, P72 PLATS, W C R 1/103 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM Y HAMLIN & S J BROWNS |
| Legal Block | 208 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 511900 |
217 Custer St, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 715 BROOKWOOD WALKE, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48304-1901 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Custer St was $4,100.
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 | $82,700 (-4.72%) | $165,400 (-4.72%) | |
| 2025 | $4,100.00 | $86,800 | $173,600 |
| 2023 | $4,433.00 | $75,600 | $151,200 |
| 2020 | $4,135.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Custer 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 217 Custer 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF DETROIT serves 633,218 people · EPA ID MI0001800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.
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