Wayne County property record for 5242 Drexel St, Detroit, MI 48213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,471 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (Jan 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $514 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21050672 |
| Primary APN | 21050672 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,471 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| Basement Area | 950 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 950 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5242 DREXEL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48213-3748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| 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 12/30/2024. E |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKSIDE MANOR |
| Legal Block | 405 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 502600 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5242 DREXEL ST, DETROIT, MI 48213-3748 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200913246 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47668 / 1257 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0554691083 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5242 DREXEL ST, DETROIT, MI 48213-3748 |
| Document Number | 0554691083 |
| Book / Page | 055469 / 001083 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 349152 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11.18 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 13913 E CANFIELD ST #29 DETROIT MI 482152335, 29, DETROIT, MI 48215-2335 |
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 | $20,500 (+17.82%) | $41,000 (+17.82%) | |
| 2025 | $514.00 (+14.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $17,400 (+53.91%) | $34,800 (+53.91%) |
| 2023 | $11,305 | $22,610 | |
| 2020 | $449.00 |
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 475 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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