Wayne County property record for 538 E Bethune St, Detroit, MI 48202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,874 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $488 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03001894 |
| Primary APN | 03001894 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,874 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 878 sqft |
| Basement Area | 878 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 878 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 538 E BETHUNE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48202-2840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | S BETHUNE E 250 AND VAC CUSTER AVE ADJ WM Y HAMLIN & S J BROWNS L8 P72 PLATS, W C R 3/91 30 X 125.34A |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM Y HAMLIN & S J BROWNS |
| Legal Block | 304 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 511200 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of July 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 E BETHUNE ST, DETROIT, MI 48202-2840 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2025
| 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 | $488.00 (+1.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,800 (+65.62%) | $115,600 (+65.62%) |
| 2023 | $34,900 | $69,800 | |
| 2020 | $482.00 |
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 |
|---|
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 281 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon, Zentro.
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