Wayne County property record for 6896 Artesian St, Detroit, MI 48228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $12,011 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $915 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22084206 |
| Primary APN | 22084206 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 59 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 6896 ARTESIAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48228-3479 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | E ARTESIAN 8 WEST WARREN LAWNS SUB L40 P88 PLATS, W C R 22/274 40 X 156.99 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST WARREN LAWNS |
| Legal Block | 602 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 545800 |
6896 Artesian St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2011.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6896 ARTESIAN ST, DETROIT, MI 48228-3479 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201163321 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49021 / 682 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0482800165 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6896 Artesian St was $915 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Detroit City |
| Unified School District | Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,500 | $73,000 | |
| 2025 | $915.00 | ||
| 2023 | $19,900 | $39,800 | |
| 2020 | $936.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6896 Artesian St 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.
The area around 6896 Artesian St 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,005 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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