Wayne County property record for 5500 Devonshire Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,933 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $34,533 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,448 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21070470 |
| Primary APN | 21070470 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,933 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,069 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,069 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,069 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| 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 | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5500 DEVONSHIRE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48224-3235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | E DEVONSHIRE 1281 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 | 212 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 501300 |
5500 Devonshire Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5500 DEVONSHIRE RD, DETROIT, MI 48224-3235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage COLONY AMERICAN FINANCE LENDER LLC |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018299550 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54676 / 747 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 5500 DEVONSHIRE RD, DETROIT, MI 48224-3235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0567690935 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56769/935 |
| Instrument | 2021240052 |
| Name | COLONY AMERICAN FINANCE LENDER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92614 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5500 DEVONSHIRE RD, DETROIT, MI 48224-3235 |
| Document Number | 0567730103 |
| Book / Page | 56773 / 103 |
| Map Reference | LB 36 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021241121 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4139 GLOUCESTER DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310-3159 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4139 GLOUCESTER DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310-3159 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5500 DEVONSHIRE RD, DETROIT, MI 48224-3235 |
| Document Number | 0546760747 |
| Book / Page | 054676 / 000747 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 299550 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $296.98 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD #1510 PHILADELPHIA PA 191021728, 1510, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102-1728 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5500 Devonshire Rd was $1,448.
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 | $52,100 (+13.51%) | $104,200 (+13.51%) | |
| 2025 | $1,448.00 | $45,900 | $91,800 |
| 2023 | $29,500 | $59,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,438.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5500 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 5500 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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