Wayne County property record for 438 E Bethune St, Detroit, MI 48202
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,180 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $903 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01002079 |
| Primary APN | 01002079 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,090 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 229 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 438 E BETHUNE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48202-2838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | S BETHUNE 260 AND VAC CUSTER AVE ADJ WM Y HAMLIN & S J BROWNS L8, P72 PLATS, W C R 1/103 30 X 126.38A |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM Y HAMLIN & S J BROWNS |
| Legal Block | 207 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 511900 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 440 E BETHUNE ST, DETROIT, MI 48202-2838 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0495800153 |
| 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 | $92,500 (+17.39%) | $185,000 (+17.39%) | |
| 2025 | $903.00 (+31.25%) | $78,800 (+65.55%) | $157,600 (+65.55%) |
| 2023 | $688.00 (-22.52%) | $47,600 | $95,200 |
| 2020 | $888.00 |
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
| 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.
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 281 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon, Zentro.
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