5545 Farmbrook St, Detroit, MI 48224 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 5545 Farmbrook St, Detroit, MI 48224 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Square Footage1,011 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Garage360 sqft
Last Sale$4,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$595.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21078157

Interior

Full Baths1 Baths
Building Area1,011 sqft Living Area
1st Floor785 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area785 sqft Basement
Finished Basement785 sqft Finished
Unfinished Basement785 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1939
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeBrick Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Lot Area4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Depth X Width103 ft x 40 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area360 sqft Garage
Porch Area26 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address5545 FARMBROOK ST
CityDETROIT
StateMI
Zip48224-1347
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 12/30/2026. W FARMBROOK 57 RIVARD VILLAS SUB L60 P1 PLATS, W C R 21/945 40 X 103.44 NEZH CERT #2008-0056, RELATED PARCEL 27080056.
Legal SubdivisionRIVARD VILLAS
Legal Block306
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Minor Civil DivisionDETROIT
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2001
Census Tract501600

Owner

Source: Wayne County records · APN 21078157

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address20085 BILTMORE ST, DETROIT, MI 48235-2430
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 23, 2014
Deed Doc Number202192906
Deed Book / Page56514 / 140
Prior Transfer DateJun 17, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0523181064
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateMar 16, 2021
Property Address5545 FARMBROOK ST, DETROIT, MI 48224-1347
Document Number0565140140
Book / Page56514 / 140
Map ReferenceLB 60 PG 1
Instrument DateMar 01, 2021
Instrument2021092906
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 24, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address500 GRISWOLD ST # ST28TH, 500, DETROIT, MI 48226-3480

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20085 BILTMORE ST, DETROIT, MI 48235-2430
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityDetroit City
Unified School DistrictDetroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$595.00$7,100 (+69.05%)$14,200 (+69.05%)
2023$4,200$8,400

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Wayne County (26163C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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