Wayne County property record for 4031 Townsend St, Detroit, MI 48214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $199 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17012356 |
| Primary APN | 17012356 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 4031 TOWNSEND ST |
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| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48214-5306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 12/30/2024. W |
| Legal Subdivision | E C VAN HUSANS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 516000 |
4031 Townsend St is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2019.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4023 TOWNSEND ST, DETROIT, MI 48214-5306 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0554771437 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4031 TOWNSEND ST, DETROIT, MI 48214-5306 |
| Document Number | 0554771437 |
| Book / Page | 055477 / 001437 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 352869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4023 TOWNSEND ST DETROIT MI 482145306, DETROIT, MI 48214-5306 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4031 Townsend St was $199.
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 | $3,700 (-2.63%) | $7,400 (-2.63%) | |
| 2025 | $199.00 | $3,800 | $7,600 |
| 2023 | $215.00 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4031 Townsend 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 4031 Townsend 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 395 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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