Wayne County property record for 2561 Ferris St, Detroit, MI 48209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,524 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,605 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $700 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20007652 |
| Primary APN | 20007652 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,524 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 336 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 194 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2561 FERRIS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48209-1024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | W FERRIS 210 N 15 FT 211 HARRAHS TOLEDO AVE SUB L16 P11 PLATS, W C R 20/191 45 X 100 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARRAHS TOLEDO AVE |
| Legal Block | 406 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 524101 |
2561 Ferris St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2561 FERRIS ST, DETROIT, MI 48209-1024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012233381 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49843 / 574 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2561 Ferris St was $700 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $46,400 (-6.64%) | $92,800 (-6.64%) | |
| 2025 | $700.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,700 | $99,400 |
| 2023 | $32,100 | $64,200 | |
| 2020 | $708.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2561 Ferris 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.
The area around 2561 Ferris 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 294 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 in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
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