249 Watson St, Detroit, MI 48201 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 249 Watson St, Detroit, MI 48201

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Vacant Land
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$8,014 (Sep 2013)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN01000763

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01000763

Exterior

Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address249 WATSON ST
CityDETROIT
StateMI
Zip48201-2713
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Local Zoning CodePD
Legal DescriptionN WATSON 8BLK 8 BRUSH SUB L3 P24 PLATS, WCR 1/48 50 X 150
Legal SubdivisionBRUSH
Legal Block8
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionDETROIT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract517300

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address65 CADILLAC SQ, 1100, DETROIT, MI 48226-2844
Owner TypeCompany
VestingGovernment

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 3, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 3, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2013372488
Deed Book / Page51007 / 201
Last Transfer DateAug 2, 2018
Transfer Doc0545450857
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateAug 6, 2018
Property Address249 WATSON ST, DETROIT, MI 48201-2713
Document Number0545450857
Book / Page054545 / 000857
Instrument DateAug 2, 2018
Instrument238208
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 7, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address40700 WOODWARD AVE #125 BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 483045109, 125, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48304-5109

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityDetroit City
Unified School DistrictDetroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12)

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF DETROIT
serves 633,218 people · EPA ID MI0001800
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead8 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Zentro.

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