Washtenaw County property record for 538 5th St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,716 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-29-321-005 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-29-321-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,634 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 904 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 484 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 538 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ANN ARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48103-4839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2A |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 B5S R4W WILLIAM S MAYNARDS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Range | 06E |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADD |
| Legal Block | 321 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHTENAW MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ANN ARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 400600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old West Side Historic District listed 1972 · 1,300 contributing resources · NRIS 72000661 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
538 5th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2024.
Source: Washtenaw County records, as of August 17, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 5TH ST, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-4839 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006731733 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 5th St was $9,716 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Washtenaw County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Ann Arbor City |
| County | Washtenaw County |
| Unified School District | Ann Arbor Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $325,100 | $650,200 | |
| 2025 | $9,716.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
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.
Wildfire risk around 538 5th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ANN ARBOR serves 123,851 people · EPA ID MI0000220 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 718 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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