Wayne County property record for 252 Lenox St, Detroit, MI 48215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 962 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $940 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 21049480 |
| Primary APN | 21049480 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 770 sqft |
| Basement Area | 770 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 770 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 252 LENOX ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48215-3006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | E LENOX 40 HENDRIES RIVERSIDE PARK SUB L49 P34 PLATS, W C R 21/744 40 X 120 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENDRIES RIVERSIDE PARK |
| Legal Block | 301 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 513300 |
252 Lenox St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 LENOX ST, DETROIT, MI 48215-3006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0590031224 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Lenox St was $940.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,800 (+27.47%) | $95,600 (+27.47%) | |
| 2025 | $940.00 | $37,500 | $75,000 |
| 2023 | $977.00 | $19,700 | $39,400 |
| 2020 | $926.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Lenox St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 578.0 ft |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 128 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 128 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 76 (1981–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 76 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 252 Lenox St 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 |
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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 297 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 · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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