Wayne County property record for 686 Morningside Ln, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,072 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $499,900 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,531 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006 20 0003 000 |
| Primary APN | 006 20 0003 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 | 2,072 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,463 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,463 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,454 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Width | 2,596 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 26 sqft |
| Patio Area | 782 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 686 MORNINGSIDE LN |
|---|---|
| City | GROSSE POINTE WOODS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48236-1403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | WAYNE COUNTY CONDO SUN PLAN 427 AKA MORNINGSIDE PC 249 L28958 OF DEEDSP601 TO 662 WCR UNIT NO 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORNINGSIDE |
| Legal Lot Number | 0003 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GROSSE POINTE WOODS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 551700 |
686 Morningside Ln, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2025.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 MORNINGSIDE LN, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-1403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021365160 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57095 / 623 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0599900295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 686 MORNINGSIDE LN, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-1403 |
| Document Number | 0599900295 |
| Book / Page | 59990 / 295 |
| Map Reference | LB 28958 PG 601-662 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026019846 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 686 MORNINGSIDE LN, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-1403 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 686 MORNINGSIDE LN, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-1403 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 686 MORNINGSIDE LN, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236-1403 |
| Document Number | 0570950623 |
| Book / Page | 57095 / 623 |
| Map Reference | LB 28958 PG 601-662 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021365160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26801 GROESBECK HWY, 26801, WARREN, MI 48089-4160 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 50240 FULHAM CT, MACOMB, MI 48044-1130 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Morningside Ln was $11,531 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $233,000 (+3.69%) | $466,000 (+3.69%) | |
| 2025 | $11,531.00 Homeowner's exemption | $224,700 | $449,400 |
| 2023 | $10,632.00 Homeowner's exemption | $222,900 (+21.6%) | $445,800 (+21.6%) |
| 2022 | $183,300 | $366,600 | |
| 2019 | $7,768.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 686 Morningside Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2015.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2015–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 686 Morningside Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 524 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 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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