2271 Maxwell St, Detroit, MI 48214 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 2271 Maxwell St, Detroit, MI 48214

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,130 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$153,500 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,432 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Jun 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17008694`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17008694`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,130 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	534 sqft
Basement Area	534 sqft
Unfinished Basement	534 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1918
Effective Year Built	Effective 1918
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions	111 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	76 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2271 MAXWELL ST
City	DETROIT
State	MI
Zip	48214-2626
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	W MAXWELL 59 BEWICKS SUB L22 P80 PLATS, WCR 17/216 30 X 110.56
Legal Subdivision	BEWICKS
Legal Block	111
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	DETROIT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	515200

Owner

2271 Maxwell St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3968 W VERNOR HWY, DETROIT, MI 48216-1445
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Jun 30, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 5, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 5, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 24, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20224766
Deed Book / Page	57311 / 1333
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 28, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0568440332
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Property Address	2271 MAXWELL ST, DETROIT, MI 48214-2626
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3968 W VERNOR HWY, DETROIT, MI 48216-1445

Mortgage

Document Number	0565380727
Date	Mar 23, 2021
Book Page	56538/727
Instrument	2021101076

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43219

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2021
Property Address	2271 MAXWELL ST, DETROIT, MI 48214-2626
Document Number	0568440332
Book / Page	56844 / 332
Map Reference	LB 22 PG 80
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2021
Instrument	2021267872
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 22, 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	2271 MAXWELL ST, DETROIT, MI 48214-2626

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2271 Maxwell St was $1,432.

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		$40,200 (+26.02%)	$80,400 (+26.02%)
2025	$1,432.00	$31,900	$63,800
2023		$19,300	$38,600
2020	$406.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2271 Maxwell 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2271 Maxwell St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 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 511 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Zentro.

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