Wayne County property record for 8538 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,244 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $643 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04002095.003 |
| Primary APN | 04002095.003 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,244 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 622 sqft |
| Basement Area | 622 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 622 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 22 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 73 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8538 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48202-1934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | S PINGREE N 22.17 FT OF S 66 FT OF E 50 FT 60 N 22.17 FT OF S 66 FT OF W 10 FT 58 ANDERSON & MC KAYS SUB L13 P91 PLATS, W C R |
| Legal Subdivision | ANDERSON & MCKAYS |
| Legal Block | 205 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 532400 |
8538 3rd St is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2013.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200880390 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47071 / 1113 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0511580770 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8538 3rd St was $643.
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 | $11,800 (+57.33%) | $23,600 (+57.33%) | |
| 2025 | $643.00 | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| 2023 | $654.00 | $4,800 | $9,600 |
| 2020 | $718.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8538 3rd 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 8538 3rd 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 512 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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