Wayne County property record for 247 E Bethune St, Detroit, MI 48202
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 3,098 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,573 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01002136 |
| Primary APN | 01002136 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,098 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,222 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 133 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 247 E BETHUNE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48202-2812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | N--W BETHUNE E 15 FT OF 175 176 W 5 FT OF 177WM Y HAMLINE & S J BROWN SUB L8 P72 PLATS, W C R 1/103 50 X 115 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM Y HAMLIN & S J BROWNS |
| Legal Block | 205 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 511900 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of April 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 329 HOLBROOK ST, 414, DETROIT, MI 48202-1830 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024246625 |
| Deed Book / Page | 59075 / 1150 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0516110694 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,573.00 (+2,877.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,700 | $119,400 |
| 2023 | $120.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2020 | $120.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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.
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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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