Wayne County property record for 5228 Lenox St, Detroit, MI 48213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $528 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21049824 |
| Primary APN | 21049824 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 490 sqft |
| Basement Area | 490 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 490 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5228 LENOX ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48213-3520 |
| 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. E |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKSIDE MANOR |
| Legal Block | 408 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 502600 |
5228 Lenox St is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2019.
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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5934 LAKEVIEW ST, DETROIT, MI 48213-3618 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0551100741 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5228 LENOX ST, DETROIT, MI 48213-3520 |
| Document Number | 0551100741 |
| Book / Page | 055110 / 000741 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 194265 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $12.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5934 LAKEVIEW ST DETROIT MI 482133618, DETROIT, MI 48213-3618 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5228 Lenox St was $528.
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 | $6,700 (-12.99%) | $13,400 (-12.99%) | |
| 2025 | $528.00 | $7,700 | $15,400 |
| 2023 | $5,100 | $10,200 | |
| 2020 | $531.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5228 Lenox 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 5228 Lenox 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 475 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 · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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