Wayne County property record for 5853 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48209
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $27,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $18 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16000471 |
| Primary APN | 16000471 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 29 ft wide |
| Street Address | 5853 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48209-2331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | S HOWARD W 13 FT 606 E 16 FT 607 THIRD PLAT SUB L18 P27 PLATS, W C R 16/28 29 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 |
5853 Howard St, residential vacant land, is owned 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 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2018 · 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 | 5853 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 5853 Howard St was $18.
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 | $1,400 | $2,800 | |
| 2025 | $18.00 | ||
| 2023 | $400 | $800 | |
| 2020 | $18.00 |
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 5853 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 5853 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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