Wayne County property record for 5153 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI 48208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,294 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,428 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08006197 |
| Primary APN | 08006197 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,294 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5153 COMMONWEALTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48208-1722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | W COMMONWEALTH S 5 FT 39 N 25 FT 38 J L MC CLOUDS SUB L6 P85 PLATS, W C R 8/93 30 X 65.92 |
| Legal Subdivision | CORLISS & ANDRUS BLVD PARK |
| Legal Block | 511 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 521900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Woodbridge Neighborhood Historic District listed 1980 · 374 contributing resources · NRIS 80001931 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5153 Commonwealth St is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2008.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5039 COMMONWEALTH ST, DETROIT, MI 48208-2039 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0476420139 |
| 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 | $152,800 (-19.71%) | $305,600 (-19.71%) | |
| 2025 | $1,428.00 (-5.12%) | $190,300 (+38.2%) | $380,600 (+38.2%) |
| 2023 | $1,505.00 (+6.14%) | $137,700 | $275,400 |
| 2020 | $1,418.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5153 Commonwealth 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 5153 Commonwealth 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 341 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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