Wayne County property record for 270 E Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,145 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,951 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01001487 |
| Primary APN | 01001487 |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,145 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,100 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,550 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,550 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Adobe |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 270 E FERRY ST |
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| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48202-3812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | S FERRY 14 E 7 FT 15 D M FERRYS L10 P4 PLATS, W C R 1/82 62.5 IRREG |
| Legal Subdivision | D M FERRYS |
| Legal Block | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 518000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Ferry Avenue Historic District listed 1980 · 22 contributing resources · NRIS 80001921 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 E KIRBY ST, DETROIT, MI 48202-4048 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $144,600 (+16.24%) | $289,200 (+16.24%) | |
| 2025 | $2,951.00 (-6.47%) | $124,400 (+47.57%) | $248,800 (+47.57%) |
| 2023 | $3,155.00 (+6.77%) | $84,300 | $168,600 |
| 2020 | $2,955.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
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 153 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Zentro.
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