Wayne County property record for 5237 23rd St, Detroit, MI 48208
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,072 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $26 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12008249 |
| Primary APN | 12008249 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,072 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,036 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Street Address | 5237 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48208-1915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| 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 12/30/2021. W |
| Legal Subdivision | MEGINNITY & KINNUCANS |
| Legal Block | 306 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 522800 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5237 23RD ST, DETROIT, MI 48208-1915 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 2, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0529810002 |
| 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 | $1,800 (-) | $3,600 (-) | |
| 2025 | $26.00 | $1,800 (+26%) | $3,600 (+26%) |
| 2023 | $500 | $1,000 | |
| 2020 | $26.00 |
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 |
|---|
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 191 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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