Wayne County property record for 5679 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 947 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $712 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16000466 |
| Primary APN | 16000466 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 947 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 872 sqft |
| Basement Area | 872 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 872 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5679 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48209-2439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | S HOWARD 591 THIRD PLAT SUB L18 P27 PLATS, W C R 16/28 25 X 125 |
| Legal Subdivision | THIRD PLAT |
| Legal Block | 105 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 523200 |
5679 Howard St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2018.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5679 HOWARD ST, DETROIT, MI 48209-2439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006317849 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44833 / 2 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0542761353 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5679 HOWARD ST, DETROIT, MI 48209-2439 |
| Document Number | 0542761353 |
| Book / Page | 054276 / 001353 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 65747 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5679 HOWARD ST DETROIT MI 482092439, DETROIT, MI 48209-2439 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5679 Howard St was $712.
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 | $29,100 (-5.52%) | $58,200 (-5.52%) | |
| 2025 | $712.00 | $30,800 | $61,600 |
| 2023 | $20,200 | $40,400 | |
| 2020 | $696.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5679 Howard 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 5679 Howard 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 |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 676 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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