Wayne County property record for 8685 Plainview Ave, Detroit, MI 48228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 822 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,350 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22094696 |
| Primary APN | 22094696 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 822 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 822 sqft |
| Basement Area | 822 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 822 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8685 PLAINVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48228-2937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | W PLAINVIEW 125 WARRENDALE PARKSIDE SUB L47 P26 PLATS, W C R 22/268 35 X 123.73 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARRENDALE-PARKSIDE |
| Legal Block | 510 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 546000 |
8685 Plainview Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Wayne County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8679 PLAINVIEW AVE, DETROIT, MI 48228-2937 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000240433 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8685 PLAINVIEW AVE, DETROIT, MI 48228-2937 |
| Document Number | 0000240433 |
| Book / Page | 60432 / 931 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026240433 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 8679 PLAINVIEW AVE, DETROIT, MI 48228-2937 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8685 Plainview Ave was $1,350.
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 | $36,800 (+9.2%) | $73,600 (+9.2%) | |
| 2025 | $1,350.00 | $33,700 | $67,400 |
| 2023 | $1,421.00 | $22,100 | $44,200 |
| 2020 | $1,340.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8685 Plainview Ave 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 8685 Plainview Ave 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 |
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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 810 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 · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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