Wayne County property record for 938 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 123,840 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 3.73 acres (162,479 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $100 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04000979-81 |
| Primary APN | 04000979-81 |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 123,840 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 17,340 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Lot Area | 162,479 sqft (3.73 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 938 E FOREST AVE |
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| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48207-1025 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | N FOREST PT OF 18 AND 21 AND ALL 20 CRANE FARM SUB L1 P117 PLATS, W C R 4/103; PT OF 22 THRU 24 JEREMIAH CONNORS SUB L4 P69 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRANE FARM |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,21 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 520200 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25200 TELEGRAPH RD, 410, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48033-7496 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Property Address | 938 E FOREST AVE, DETROIT, MI 48207-1025 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 32500 TELEGRAPH RD 100, 100, BINGHAM FARMS, MI 48025-2462 |
| Document Number | 0587960648 |
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| Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Book Page | 58796/648 |
| Instrument | 2024122874 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | IONIA, MI 48846 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $100.00 |
| 2023 | $100.00 Additional exemption filed |
| 2020 | $100.00 |
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 | 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 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Zentro.
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