Wayne County property record for 5541 Caniff St, Hamtramck, MI 48212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,318 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,234 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13005432 |
| Primary APN | 13005432 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,318 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 849 sqft |
| Basement Area | 849 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 849 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5541 CANIFF ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMTRAMCK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48212-3106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | N CANIFF 233 THE J L HUDSON CO L32 P38 PLATS, W C R 13/213 30 X 133.50 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE J L HUDSON COMPANY |
| Legal Block | 206 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 510600 |
5541 Caniff St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5541 CANIFF ST, HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212-3106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| May 1, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMERICA BANK |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 4, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023258503 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58492 / 823 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0582301429 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5541 CANIFF ST, DETROIT, MI 48212-3106 |
| Document Number | 0584920823 |
| Book / Page | 58492 / 823 |
| Map Reference | LB 32 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023258503 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,050.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5541 CANIFF ST, DETROIT, MI 48212-3106 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5541 CANIFF ST, DETROIT, MI 48212-3106 |
| Document Number | 0058492826 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 58492/826 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5541 CANIFF ST, DETROIT, MI 48212-3106 |
| Document Number | 0582301429 |
| Book / Page | 58230 / 1429 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023141635 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30039 HOLLY CT, WARREN, MI 48092-1887 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 37365 HANSON DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310-3685 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 5541 CANIFF ST, DETROIT, MI 48212-3106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0547600136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 54760/0136 |
| Instrument | 2018341814 |
| Name | COMERICA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5541 CANIFF ST, DETROIT, MI 48212-3106 |
| Document Number | 0543651047 |
| Book / Page | 054365 / 001047 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 153553 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5541 CANIFF ST HAMTRAMCK MI 482123106, HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212-3106 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5541 CANIFF ST, DETROIT, MI 48212-3106 |
| Document Number | 0538700529 |
| Book / Page | 053870 / 000529 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 268897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $387.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5541 CANIFF ST HAMTRAMCK MI 482123106, HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212-3106 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5541 Caniff St was $2,234 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 | $78,200 (+45.35%) | $156,400 (+45.35%) | |
| 2025 | $2,234.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,800 | $107,600 |
| 2023 | $1,305.00 | $27,800 | $55,600 |
| 2020 | $1,231.00 |
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 5541 Caniff St 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 5541 Caniff 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 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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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