5955 Cecil St, Detroit, MI 48210 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 5955 Cecil St, Detroit, MI 48210

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$52,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,453 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2023 Transfer May 2021 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`18011956`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18011956`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,152 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,152 sqft
Basement Area	1,152 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,152 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Exterior Material	Shingles
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions	102 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	173 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5955 CECIL ST
City	DETROIT
State	MI
Zip	48210-1975
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	W CECIL 234 HARRAHS WESTERN SUB L36 P69 PLATS, W C R 18/193 30 X 102A
Legal Subdivision	HARRAHS WESTERN
Legal Block	207
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	DETROIT
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	526300

Owner

Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5955 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 14, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 26, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Aug 16, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
May 29, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 16, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021233088
Deed Book / Page	56753 / 435
Last Transfer Date	Dec 6, 2023
Transfer Doc	0585970860
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Dec 14, 2023
Property Address	5955 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975
Document Number	0585970860
Book / Page	58597 / 860
Map Reference	LB 36 PG 69
Instrument Date	Dec 6, 2023
Instrument	2023302740
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 18, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5920 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1974

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5920 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1974

May 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	May 26, 2021
Property Address	5955 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975
Document Number	0567530435
Book / Page	56753 / 435
Instrument Date	May 24, 2021
Instrument	2021233088
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$447.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6092 MINOCK ST, 6092, DETROIT, MI 48228-3917

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5920 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1974

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Aug 16, 2019
Property Address	5955 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975
Document Number	0552201457
Book / Page	055220 / 001457
Instrument Date	Jun 7, 2019
Instrument	243287
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 24, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$447.20
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5920 CECIL ST DETROIT MI 482101974, DETROIT, MI 48210-1974

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	May 29, 2019
Property Address	5955 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975
Document Number	0550690212
Book / Page	055069 / 000212
Instrument Date	May 20, 2019
Instrument	177188
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 2, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$43.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5955 CECIL ST DETROIT MI 482101975, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Detroit City
Unified School District	Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$29,300 (+3.9%)	$58,600 (+3.9%)
2025	$1,453.00 (+0.69%)	$28,200 (+51.61%)	$56,400 (+51.61%)
2023		$18,600	$37,200
2020	$1,443.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 775 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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