Wayne County property record for 5237 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI 48208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 3,992 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,327 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08006191 |
| Primary APN | 08006191 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,992 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,950 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,950 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 484 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Old Parcel Number | 08006191. |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5237 COMMONWEALTH ST |
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48208-1758 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | W COMMONWEALTH S 25 FT 39 N 20 FT 40 D B WOODBRIDGES SUB L9 P74 PLATS, W C R 8/92 45 X 105.36A |
| Legal Subdivision | DUDLEY B WOODBRIDGES |
| Legal Block | 507 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| 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.
Source: Wayne County records, as of December 17, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5039 COMMONWEALTH ST, DETROIT, MI 48208-2039 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0476420143 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312,000 (+38.36%) | $624,000 (+38.36%) | |
| 2023 | $1,327.00 (+5.99%) | $225,500 | $451,000 |
| 2020 | $1,252.00 |
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 137 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.
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