Wayne County property record for 5285 Gateshead St, Detroit, MI 48236
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 994 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,066 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21078751 |
| Primary APN | 21078751 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 994 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 795 sqft |
| Basement Area | 795 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 795 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5285 GATESHEAD ST |
|---|---|
| City | GROSSE POINTE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48236-2129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | W GATESHEAD 281 SUNNYSIDE SITES SUB L42 P57 PLATS, W C R 21/807 45 X 120 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE SITES |
| Legal Block | 109 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 501600 |
5285 Gateshead St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5285 GATESHEAD ST, GROSSE POINTE, MI 48236-2129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 5285 GATESHEAD ST, DETROIT, MI 48236-2129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5285 GATESHEAD ST, DETROIT, MI 48236-2129 |
| Document Number | 0583751461 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Book Page | 58375/1461 |
| Instrument | 2023204267 |
| Name | COMERICA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5285 Gateshead St was $1,066 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 | $33,100 | $66,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,066.00 | ||
| 2023 | $28,200 | $56,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,098.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5285 Gateshead St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2021–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5285 Gateshead 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 642 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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