49 Lawrence St, Detroit, MI 48202 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 49 Lawrence St, Detroit, MI 48202

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,521 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$340,000 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill	$4,583 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02001598`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02001598`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,521 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,253 sqft
Basement Area	1,253 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,253 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	49 LAWRENCE ST
City	DETROIT
State	MI
Zip	48202-1014
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 12/30/2022. S
Legal Subdivision	GREEN LAWN
Legal Block	308
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	DETROIT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	532100

Owner

49 Lawrence St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.

Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	49 LAWRENCE ST, DETROIT, MI 48202-1014
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 3, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer RCN CAP
Jan 16, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Aug 11, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 27, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 27, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 11, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2024301875
Deed Book / Page	59218 / 722
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 31, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0555620064
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Feb 3, 2020
Property Address	49 LAWRENCE ST, DETROIT, MI 48202-1014
Document Number	0555620064
Book / Page	055562 / 000064
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2020
Instrument	30008
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	2930 E GRAND BLVD DETROIT MI 482023151, DETROIT, MI 48202-3151

Mortgage

Document Number	555620065
Date	Feb 3, 2020
Book Page	055562/000065
Instrument	30009

Lender

Name	RCN CAP
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 2, 2050

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jan 16, 2020
Property Address	49 LAWRENCE ST, DETROIT, MI 48202-1014
Document Number	0555290985
Book / Page	055529 / 000985
Instrument Date	Jan 13, 2020
Instrument	16928
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 4, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	2930 E GRAND BIVD DETROIT MI 48202, DETROIT, MI 48202

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Aug 11, 2017
Property Address	49 LAWRENCE ST, DETROIT, MI 48202-1014
Document Number	0538820205
Book / Page	053882 / 000205
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2017
Instrument	274370
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$260.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	234 E BETHUNE ST DETROIT MI 482022813, DETROIT, MI 48202-2813

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 49 Lawrence St was $4,583 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Detroit City
Unified School District	Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$143,800 (+84.6%)	$287,600 (+84.6%)
2025	$4,583.00 Homeowner's exemption	$77,900	$155,800
2023		$52,000	$104,000
2020	$2,252.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 49 Lawrence 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.

Wildfire

The area around 49 Lawrence 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 439 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.

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