223 E Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48202 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 223 E Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48202

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial
Details	6 ba · 6,521 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.26 acres (11,326 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$735,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$13,299 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Mortgage Dec 2022 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`01001502`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01001502`

Interior

Full Baths	6 Baths
Stories	5 Stories
Building Area	6,521 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	3,976 sqft
Basement Area	2,054 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Lot Area	11,326 sqft (0.26 acres)
Lot Dimensions	161 ft deep x 70 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	223 E FERRY ST
City	DETROIT
State	MI
Zip	48202-3811
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail
Local Zoning Code	R5
Legal Description	N FERRY 9 D M FERRYS L10 P4 PLATS, W C R 1/82 70 X 161.42
Legal Subdivision	D M FERRYS
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	DETROIT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	518000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the East Ferry Avenue Historic District listed 1980 · 22 contributing resources · NRIS 80001921

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	19 CLIFFORD ST, DETROIT, MI 48226-1705
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 19, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MERCHANTS BANK
Dec 16, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022353040
Deed Book / Page	58002 / 96
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	May 19, 2026
Property Address	223 E FERRY ST, DETROIT, MI 48202-3811
Document Number	0000193052
Book / Page	60312 / 252
Instrument Date	May 19, 2026
Instrument	2026193052
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 11, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Limited Liability Partnership, 266

Mortgage

Document Number	0000193052,
Date	May 19, 2026
Book Page	60312/252
Instrument	2026193052

Lender

Name	FIRST MERCHANTS BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	May 19, 2031

Interest

Rate	6.23%
Max Rate	-1%

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2022
Property Address	223 E FERRY ST, DETROIT, MI 48202-3811
Document Number	0580020096
Book / Page	58002 / 96
Map Reference	LB 10 PG 4
Instrument Date	Dec 5, 2022
Instrument	2022353040
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$5,512.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	223 E FERRY ST, DETROIT, MI 48202-3811

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	19 CLIFFORD ST, DETROIT, MI 48226-1705

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$407,100 (-2.3%)	$814,200 (-2.3%)
2025	$13,299.00 (+339.78%)	$416,700 (+151.78%)	$833,400 (+151.78%)
2023	$3,024.00 (+10.49%)	$165,500	$331,000
2020	$2,737.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 153 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 Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Zentro.

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