6840 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48235 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 6840 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48235

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,085 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.31 acres (13,504 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$80,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,154 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22047601-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22047601-2`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,085 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,543 sqft
Basement Area	1,543 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,543 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1946
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	13,504 sqft (0.31 acres)
Lot Dimensions	126 ft deep x 109 ft wide
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	95 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	6840 W OUTER DR
City	DETROIT
State	MI
Zip	48235-2854
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	E WHITCOMB N 25.50 FT IN FRONT BG N 23.01 FT IN REAR OF 57 58 AND W 8 FT OF VAC ALLEY ADJ LAWSON & GOODSONS SUB L38 P83
Legal Subdivision	LAWSON & GOODSONS
Legal Block	505
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	DETROIT
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	539500

Owner

6840 W Outer Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	6840 W OUTER DR, DETROIT, MI 48235-2854
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 12, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021243518
Deed Book / Page	56780 / 948
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 30, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0487880646
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jun 7, 2021
Property Address	6840 W OUTER DR, DETROIT, MI 48235-2854
Document Number	0567800948
Book / Page	56780 / 948
Map Reference	LB 38 PG 83
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2021
Instrument	2021243518
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2021
Title Company	LEADING EDGE TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$688.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5221 BARRINGTON TRACE DR SW, 5221, ATLANTA, GA 30331-7893

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4956 WATERGATE RD, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323-2460
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	56780950
Date	Jun 7, 2021
Instrument	56780/950

Lender

Name	SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	358 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 6840 W Outer Dr was $4,154.

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		$115,200	$230,400
2025	$4,154.00
2023		$74,100	$148,200
2018	$1,182.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 6840 W Outer Dr 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.

Wildfire

The area around 6840 W Outer Dr 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.

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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20