1251 Alter Rd is a 948 square foot property on a 2,614 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on February 24, 1994 for $7,000. Based on Redfin's Detroit data, we estimate the home's value is $41,810.
1916Year Built
2,614 sq ftLot Size
$44Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$41,810
$35K since sold in February 1994
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This home's estimate is 13% higher than the average sale price ($37K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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.
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Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 632
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Asphalt Siding
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FOX CREEK
Living Sq. Ft: 948
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 632
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: W ALTER RD 400 FOX CREEK SUB L25 P73 PLATS, W C R 21/295 30 X 90.15A
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 190
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,614
Legal Lot Number: 400
Municipality Name: DETROIT
Acres: 0.06
Depth Footage: 90.15
Front Footage: 30
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL VACANT
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 948
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21063229.
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Carstens Elementary-Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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East English Village Preparatory Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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
$40,000 – $49,000
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