Wayne County property record for 5238 Avery St, Detroit, MI 48208
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,552 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08007050 |
| Primary APN | 08007050 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,552 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Old Parcel Number | 08007050. |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5238 AVERY ST |
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48208-1711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | E AVERY 78 PETREQUINS SUB L7 P60 PLATS, W C R 8/95 30 X 100 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETREQUINS SUB |
| Legal Block | 507 |
| 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.
5238 Avery St, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2023.
Source: Wayne County records, as of March 25, 2024
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17401 MACK AVE, DETROIT, MI 48224-1437 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 2016 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0583300839 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5238 AVERY ST, DETROIT, MI 48208-1711 |
| Document Number | 0583300839 |
| Book / Page | 58330 / 839 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023183774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 GRISWOLD ST STE 1200, 1200, DETROIT, MI 48226-4463 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17401 MACK AVE, DETROIT, MI 48224-1437 |
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Detroit City |
| Unified School District | Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed |
FEMA maps place 5238 Avery 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 5238 Avery 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 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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