Wayne County property record for 8635 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48214
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,880 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $11 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17000611 |
| Primary APN | 17000611 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 9,880 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,989 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,989 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,989 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 49 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 8635 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48214-1216 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | B4 |
| Legal Description | N FOREST E 112 N 19.20 FT 113 J H & H K HOWRYS SUB L15 P27 PLATS, W C R 17/115 101.58 X 49.20 |
| Legal Subdivision | J H & H K HOWRYS |
| Legal Block | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 516000 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1600 CLAY ST, DETROIT, MI 48211-1914 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 2, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0441721344 |
| 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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,100 (-6.06%) | $6,200 (-6.06%) | |
| 2025 | $11.00 (-97.74%) | $3,300 (-96.44%) | $6,600 (-96.44%) |
| 2023 | $487.00 (+5.64%) | $92,700 | $185,400 |
| 2020 | $461.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 502 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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