Wayne County property record for 5229 Bishop St, Detroit, MI 48224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,400 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21073758 |
| Primary APN | 21073758 |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,570 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 724 sqft |
| Basement Area | 724 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 724 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 139 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5229 BISHOP ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48224-2144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | W BISHOP RD 252 GR PTE VIEW SUB NO 1 L50 P23 PLATS, W C R 21/735 40 X 123.59A |
| Legal Subdivision | GROSSE POINTE VIEW NO 1 |
| Legal Block | 209 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 501400 |
5229 Bishop St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5229 BISHOP ST, DETROIT, MI 48224-2144 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Aug 7, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer REGIONS TITLE AGENCY LLC, REGIONS TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Feb 10, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer REGIONS TITLE AGENCY LLC, REGIONS TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202420800 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58656 / 1460 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0555700379 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 5229 BISHOP ST, DETROIT, MI 48224-2144 |
| Document Number | 0586561460 |
| Book / Page | 58656 / 1460 |
| Map Reference | LB 50 PG 23 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024020800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,612.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5229 BISHOP ST, DETROIT, MI 48224-2144 |
| Document Number | 0586590108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Book Page | 58659/108 |
| Instrument | 2024021673 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5229 BISHOP ST, DETROIT, MI 48224-2144 |
| Document Number | 0559531305 |
| Book / Page | 055953 / 001305 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 225861 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | REGIONS TITLE AGENCY LLC, REGIONS TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $817.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5229 BISHOP ST DETROIT MI 482242144, DETROIT, MI 48224-2144 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5229 BISHOP ST, DETROIT, MI 48224-2144 |
| Document Number | 0555700379 |
| Book / Page | 055570 / 000379 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 33752 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $172.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5229 BISHOP ST DETROIT MI 482242144, DETROIT, MI 48224-2144 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5229 BISHOP ST, DETROIT, MI 48224-2144 |
| Document Number | 0536830013 |
| Book / Page | 053683 / 000013 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 176280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | REGIONS TITLE AGENCY LLC, REGIONS TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $430.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5532 KENSINGTON AVE DETROIT MI 482242624, DETROIT, MI 48224-2624 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5229 Bishop St was $4,400 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $110,800 (+48.53%) | $221,600 (+48.53%) | |
| 2025 | $4,400.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,600 | $149,200 |
| 2023 | $2,582.00 | $50,200 | $100,400 |
| 2020 | $2,355.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5229 Bishop St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5229 Bishop 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 722 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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