5961 Cecil St, Detroit, MI 48210 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 5961 Cecil St, Detroit, MI 48210

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 805 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$3,500 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,414 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2025 Transfer Jul 2023 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`18011955`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18011955`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	805 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	805 sqft
Basement Area	805 sqft
Unfinished Basement	805 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1923
Effective Year Built	Effective 1923
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions	102 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	158 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5961 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 233 HARRAHS WESTERN SUB L36 P69 PLATS, W C R 18/193 30 X 101.53A
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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5961 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 8, 2025	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 6, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jul 31, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 30, 2019	Tax Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 15, 2019	Tax Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 6, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 6, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023185564
Deed Book / Page	58333 / 557
Last Transfer Date	Jul 18, 2025
Transfer Doc	0597110452
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Aug 8, 2025
Property Address	5961 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975
Document Number	0597110452
Book / Page	59711 / 452
Map Reference	LB 36 PG 69
Instrument Date	Jul 18, 2025
Instrument	2025231749
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 18, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5961 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5961 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975

July 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jul 6, 2023
Property Address	5961 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975
Document Number	0583330557
Book / Page	58333 / 557
Map Reference	LB 36 PG 69
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2023
Instrument	2023185564
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 31, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$262.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	35795 WICK RD, DETROIT, MI 48210

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5961 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2020
Property Address	5961 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975
Document Number	0558870808
Book / Page	055887 / 000808
Instrument Date	May 19, 2020
Instrument	201779
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 7, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$301.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5961 CECIL ST DETROIT MI 482101975, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975

October 2019: Tax Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Oct 30, 2019
Property Address	5961 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975
Document Number	0553711408
Book / Page	055371 / 001408
Instrument Date	Oct 30, 2019
Instrument	304779
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 5, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$94.60
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Foreclosure Auction Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	35795 WICK RD ROMULUS MI 481744146, ROMULUS, MI 48174-4146

July 2019: Tax Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2019
Property Address	5961 CECIL ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1975
Document Number	0551550229
Book / Page	055155 / 000229
Instrument Date	Jul 15, 2019
Instrument	214089
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 14, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

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		$19,100 (+3.8%)	$38,200 (+3.8%)
2025	$1,414.00 (+29.49%)	$18,400 (+61.4%)	$36,800 (+61.4%)
2023	$1,092.00 (+124.69%)	$11,400 (+14%)	$22,800 (+14%)
2022	$486.00 (-53.09%)	$10,000	$20,000
2020	$1,036.00

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

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.

Nearby Properties on Cecil St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures