Vacant lot available bordering the vibrant neighborhood of Grosse Pointe Park! Great opportunity to build a single or multi-family property. Zoned residential. Close proximity to several mixed-use developments breaking ground. One of four lots being offered. 1588 & 1596 combined can make one large double lot. 1264, 1296, 1588 & 1596 can be sold as a package or individually.
Vacant landProperty Type
3,484 sq ftLot Size
$5Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael DeFauw• Sine & Monaghan LLC
•313-884-7000 (broker)
•admin@sinemonaghan.com (broker)
Bought with Joseph Hammel• Keller Williams Somerset
Vacant lot available bordering the vibrant neighborhood of Grosse Pointe Park! Great opportunity to build a single or multi-family property. Zoned residential. Close proximity to several mixed-use developments breaking ground. One of four lots being offered. 1588 & 1596 combined can make one large double lot. 1264, 1296, 1588 & 1596 can be sold as a package or individually.
REALCOMP #58050127212
Sep 20, 2024
Sold
$7,000
Nov 7, 2023
Listed
$11,000
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50120096
Nov 7, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Aug 25, 2023
Listed
$20,000
REALCOMP #58050120096
Nov 7, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Aug 25, 2023
Listed
$20,000
Public Records
Dec 19, 2012
Sold
$4,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$45 (+45.1%)
2024
$31 (+15.3%)
2023
$27 (−13.3%)
2022
$31 (+3.1%)
2021
$30 (+1.1%)
2020
$30 (+1.6%)
2019
$29 (+5.3%)
2018
$28 (+0.3%)
2017
$28 (−0.3%)
2016
$28 (+3.7%)
2015
$27 (−47.1%)
2014
$51
Tax history for 1596 Alter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$45 (+45.1%)
2024
$31 (+15.3%)
2023
$27 (−13.3%)
2022
$31 (+3.1%)
2021
$30 (+1.1%)
2020
$30 (+1.6%)
2019
$29 (+5.3%)
2018
$28 (+0.3%)
2017
$28 (−0.3%)
2016
$28 (+3.7%)
2015
$27 (−47.1%)
2014
$51
*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
1.75
Lot width
35 ft.
Lot depth
101 ft.
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1918
Style
Other
County
Wayne County
APN
21062739.
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 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
Exterior
Property Features
Frontage Type: Road
Property Information
Property Type: Vacant Land / Dockominium
Style: Vacant Land
Lot Information
Lot Size: 35,101
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 0.08
Frontage: 35
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value Year: 2022
Taxable Value: $446
Total Tax Year: 2022
Total Tax Amount: $31
Summer Tax Year: 2022
Summer Tax Amount: $27
Winter Tax Year: 2022
Winter Tax Amount: $4
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public Water At Street
Sewer Septic: Public At Street
Location
School Information
School District: Detroit City School District
School District: Detroit City School District
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Municipality: Detroit
Mail City: Detroit
Subdivision: R J Purvis Sub
Municipality: Detroit
Area (Municipality): Detroit (82001)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21062739.
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: MiRealSource
Originating MLS: MI Real Source
Around this home
Schools
Carstens Elementary-Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
East English Village Preparatory Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 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
$17,000 – $20,000
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