Wayne County property record for 71 E Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48202
| Property Type | Private College, University, Vocational School |
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| Details | 41,443 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 1.26 acres (54,886 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $100 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01001498-1500 |
| Primary APN | 01001498-1500 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 41,443 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 54,886 sqft (1.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 346 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 11 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 71 E FERRY ST |
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| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48202-3801 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Private College, University, Vocational School |
| Local Zoning Code | PC |
| Legal Description | N FERRY 3 THRU 7 D M FERRYS L10 P4 PLATS, W C R 1/82 346 IRREG |
| Legal Subdivision | D M FERRYS |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 518000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Ferry Avenue Historic District listed 1980 · 22 contributing resources · NRIS 80001921 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 5700 CASS AVE, 4900, DETROIT, MI 48202-3692 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
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| 2025 | $100.00 Additional exemption filed |
| 2023 | $100.00 Additional exemption filed |
| 2020 | $100.00 |
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 |
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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 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Zentro.
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