Wayne County property record for 52 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,180 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $10,711 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01001217 |
| Primary APN | 01001217 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 9,180 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 9,300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 52 E FOREST AVE |
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| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48201-1814 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | B4 |
| Legal Description | S FOREST 4-3 BROOKS & CARLISLES L1 P245 PLATS, W C R 1/67 60 X 155 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKS & CARLISLES |
| Legal Block | 301 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 517500 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 66 E FOREST AVE, DETROIT, MI 48201-1814 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019169054 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55050 / 486 |
| 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 | $857,900 (-3.49%) | $1,715,800 (-3.49%) | |
| 2025 | $10,711.00 (-7.62%) | $888,900 (+1.76%) | $1,777,800 (+1.76%) |
| 2023 | $11,595.00 (+132.32%) | $873,500 (+12.64%) | $1,747,000 (+12.64%) |
| 2022 | $4,991.00 (-53.81%) | $775,500 | $1,551,000 |
| 2020 | $10,805.00 |
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 238 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Zentro.
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