Wayne County property record for 8701 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48214
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
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| Details | built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19001238 |
| Primary APN | 19001238 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Year Built | Built 1916 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 49 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 8701 E FOREST AVE |
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| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48214-1244 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | B4 |
| Legal Description | N FOREST N 19.22 FT 121 122 J H & H K HOWRYS SUB L15 P27 PLATS, W C R 19/115 101.58 X 49.22 |
| Legal Subdivision | J H & H K HOWRYS |
| Legal Block | 406 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 514500 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 WOODWARD AVE, 808, DETROIT, MI 48226-3460 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0523370256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8701 E FOREST AVE, DETROIT, MI 48214-1244 |
| Document Number | 0535771054 |
| Book / Page | 053577 / 001054 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 77058 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2 WOODWARD AVE DETROIT MI 482263437, DETROIT, MI 48226-3437 |
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) |
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 | 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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