This bungalow will be beautiful with a little TLC. With rich original hardwood floors, a formal dining room and fireplace in the living room, this is an investor or first time home-buyers dream! This listing comes with a double lot (1240). Located on the border of Grosse Pointe Park and Detroit, it is a stones throw away from local hot spots in both cities. This street has a beautiful deep history. Right down the street from the Grosse Pointe Park Public Library and minutes from major highways, this property won't last for long! Subject to probate court approval.
This bungalow will be beautiful with a little TLC. With rich original hardwood floors, a formal dining room and fireplace in the living room, this is an investor or first time home-buyers dream! This listing comes with a double lot (1240). Located on the border of Grosse Pointe Park and Detroit, it is a stones throw away from local hot spots in both cities. This street has a beautiful deep history. Right down the street from the Grosse Pointe Park Public Library and minutes from major highways, this property won't last for long! Subject to probate court approval.
REALCOMP #219120652
Feb 4, 2020
Sold
$40,000
$28/sq ft
Dec 11, 2019
Pending
—
Dec 5, 2019
Listed
$45,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$130 (+4.0%)
2024
$125 (+4.2%)
2023
$120 (−76.5%)
2022
$510 (+25.0%)
2021
$408 (+0.6%)
2020
$406 (+0.8%)
2019
$403 (+2.1%)
2018
$395
2017
$394 (−0.2%)
2016
$395 (−1.3%)
2015
$400 (+0.5%)
2014
$398 (−3.7%)
2013
$413
Tax history for 1246 Alter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$130 (+4.0%)
2024
$125 (+4.2%)
2023
$120 (−76.5%)
2022
$510 (+25.0%)
2021
$408 (+0.6%)
2020
$406 (+0.8%)
2019
$403 (+2.1%)
2018
$395
2017
$394 (−0.2%)
2016
$395 (−1.3%)
2015
$400 (+0.5%)
2014
$398 (−3.7%)
2013
$413
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
101 ft.
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,410
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
21062707.
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 24, 2026.
R2
Two-Family Residential District
The R2 Two-Family Residential District is designed to protect and enhance those areas developed or likely to develop with single- or two-family dwellings. The district regulations are designed to promote a suitable environment for homes and for activities connected with family life. The only principal uses permitted by right are single- and two-family dwellings. Additional uses are conditional.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,410
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 8888
Lot Size : 30.00X101.00
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $402
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Detroit City School District
Location Information
Directions: EAST ON JEFFERSON TO ALTER RD.
Subdivision Name: TURNBULL & EPSTEANS JEFFERSON AVE (PLATS)
Cross Street: JEFFERSON
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,410
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21062707.
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
Carstens Elementary-Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
East English Village Preparatory Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
2/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$56,000 – $68,000
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