Wayne County property record for 686 Birch Ln, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,128 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $427,500 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $9,924 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 014 05 0266 000 |
| Primary APN | 014 05 0266 000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,338 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,270 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Patio Area | 392 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 686 BIRCH LN |
|---|---|
| City | GROSSE POINTE WOODS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48236-2461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | WDZZB266 LOT 266 FAIRHOLME NO 5 PC 393 621 L80 P20 WCR K 12.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRHOLME NO 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 266 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GROSSE POINTE WOODS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 551100 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 BIRCH LN, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-2461 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005282647 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42901 / 7 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Grosse Pointe Woods City |
| Unified School District | Grosse Pointe Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $332,000 (+6.04%) | $664,000 (+6.04%) | |
| 2025 | $9,924.00 (+8.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $313,100 (+14.65%) | $626,200 (+14.65%) |
| 2023 | $9,151.00 (+10.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $273,100 (+11.7%) | $546,200 (+11.7%) |
| 2022 | $244,500 | $489,000 | |
| 2019 | $8,268.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GROSSE POINTE WOODS serves 16,135 people · EPA ID MI0002920 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 455 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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