Wayne County property record for 5261 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,333 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,302 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22125273 |
| Primary APN | 22125273 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,333 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 205 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5261 W OUTER DR |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48235-1359 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | E OUTER DR N 25 FT 577 578 BLACKSTONE PARK SUB L45 P51 PLATS, W C R 22/286 70 X 134 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLACKSTONE PARK |
| Legal Block | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 539400 |
5261 W Outer Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5261 W OUTER DR, DETROIT, MI 48235-1359 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE |
| Jan 24, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202329259 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58077 / 706 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0534760778 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5261 W OUTER DR, DETROIT, MI 48235-1359 |
| Document Number | 0580770706 |
| Book / Page | 58077 / 706 |
| Map Reference | LB 45 PG 51 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023029259 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,575.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5261 W OUTER DR, DETROIT, MI 48235-1359 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17575 STEEL ST, DETROIT, MI 48235-1447 |
| Document Number | 0058077707 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 58077/707 |
| Name | JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0580770727 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58077/727 |
| Instrument | 2023029261 |
| Name | JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5261 W OUTER DR, DETROIT, MI 48235-1359 |
| Document Number | 0534760778 |
| Book / Page | 053476 / 000778 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5261 W OUTER DR DETROIT MI 482351359, DETROIT, MI 48235-1359 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5261 W Outer Dr was $6,302 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,500 (-97.26%) | $7,000 (-97.26%) | |
| 2025 | $6,302.00 Homeowner's exemption | $127,600 | $255,200 |
| 2023 | $81,500 | $163,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,850.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5261 W Outer Dr 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 5261 W Outer Dr 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 1,034 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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