Wayne County property record for 5847 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $27,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $825 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16000470 |
| Primary APN | 16000470 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Basement Area | 503 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 503 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 185 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5847 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48209-2331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | S HOWARD W 20 FT 605 E 12 FT 606 THIRD PLAT SUB L18 P27 PLATS, W C R 16/28 32 X 125 |
| Legal Subdivision | THIRD PLAT |
| Legal Block | 106 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 523200 |
5847 Howard St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5847 HOWARD ST, DETROIT, MI 48209-2331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018347912 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54772 / 346 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0547720346 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5847 HOWARD ST, DETROIT, MI 48209-2331 |
| Document Number | 0547720346 |
| Book / Page | 054772 / 000346 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 347912 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $232.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5847 HOWARD ST DETROIT MI 482092331, DETROIT, MI 48209-2331 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5847 Howard St was $825.
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 | $58,900 (+40.57%) | $117,800 (+40.57%) | |
| 2025 | $825.00 | $41,900 | $83,800 |
| 2023 | $27,700 | $55,400 | |
| 2020 | $810.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5847 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 5847 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 469 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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