Wayne County property record for 5251 Devonshire Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,290 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $180 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21070583 |
| Primary APN | 21070583 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,290 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,125 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 142 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5251 DEVONSHIRE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48224-3232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | W DEVONSHIRE 1188 EAST DETROIT DEVELOPMENT COS SUB NO 2 L36 P20 PLATS, WCR 21/426 40 X 114 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST DETROIT DEVELOPMENT COS NO 2 |
| Legal Block | 304 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 501300 |
5251 Devonshire Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5251 DEVONSHIRE RD, DETROIT, MI 48224-3232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015454839 |
| Deed Book / Page | 52623 / 974 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5251 Devonshire Rd was $180 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $121,000 (+27.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $47,300 | $94,600 | |
| 2020 | $977.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5251 Devonshire Rd 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 5251 Devonshire Rd 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 |
|---|
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 799 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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