21803 River Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 21803 River Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,188 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$185,000 (Nov 2010)
Tax Bill	$7,159 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`002 05 0001 002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`002 05 0001 002`
Alternative APN	`40 002 05 0001 002`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,188 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,054 sqft
Basement Area	1,054 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,055 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1966
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions	113 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Area	518 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	169 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	21803 RIVER RD
City	GROSSE POINTE WOODS
State	MI
Zip	48236-1138
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1C
Legal Description	WDZZJ1A1 ZZG6B LOT 1 EXC. SWLY. TRIANG. PT. MEAS. 25.62 FT. ON WLY LOT LINE AND 57.07 FT. ON SLY. LOT LINE SCOTT AND WAGNER
Legal Subdivision	SCOTT-WAGNER
Legal Lot Number	1,6
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	GROSSE POINTE WOODS
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	551700

Owner

21803 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	21803 RIVER RD, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-1138
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 29, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 29, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2010394121
Deed Book / Page	48864 / 219
Last Transfer Date	Jun 19, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000083590
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Mar 8, 2021
Property Address	21803 RIVER RD, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-1138
Document Number	0564951194
Book / Page	56495 / 1194
Map Reference	LB 85 PG 5
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2020
Instrument	2021083590
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 24, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	21803 RIVER RD, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-1138

Mortgage

Document Number	564951197
Date	Mar 8, 2021
Instrument	56495/1197

Lender

Name	ALLY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	172 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 21803 River Rd was $7,159 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Grosse Pointe Woods City
Unified School District	Grosse Pointe Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$221,900 (+4.97%)	$443,800 (+4.97%)
2025	$7,159.00 Homeowner's exemption	$211,400	$422,800
2023	$6,601.00 Homeowner's exemption	$188,600 (+8.39%)	$377,200 (+8.39%)
2022		$174,000	$348,000
2019	$5,965.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 21803 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
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 21803 River Rd 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	GROSSE POINTE WOODS serves 16,135 people · EPA ID MI0002920
Water Source	Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	11 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 639 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable	1,200 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20