5240 Mitchell St, Detroit, MI 48211 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 5240 Mitchell St, Detroit, MI 48211

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Details	2 ba · 2,144 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$3,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$38 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11003305`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11003305`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,144 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,048 sqft
Basement Area	524 sqft
Unfinished Basement	524 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1913
Effective Year Built	Effective 1913
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 32 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5240 MITCHELL ST
City	DETROIT
State	MI
Zip	48211-2942
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 12/30/2026. E
Legal Subdivision	BAYERS
Legal Block	420
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	DETROIT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2049
Census Tract	519100

Owner

Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5225 MITCHELL ST, DETROIT, MI 48211-2941
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 6, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 6, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021215076
Deed Book / Page	56706 / 1486
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 8, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0567061486
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	May 6, 2021
Property Address	5240 MITCHELL ST, DETROIT, MI 48211-2942
Document Number	0567061486
Book / Page	56706 / 1486
Map Reference	LB 17 PG 32
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2021
Instrument	2021215076
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2022
Title Company	PARKS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	500 GRISWOLD ST LOWR 12001200, 500, DETROIT, MI 48226-4462

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5225 MITCHELL ST, DETROIT, MI 48211-2941

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Detroit City
Unified School District	Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,000 (-)	$2,000 (-)
2025	$38.00	$1,000 (+1%)	$2,000 (+1%)
2023		$500	$1,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20