Google street view image for 254/256 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215

Off market dec 2024 for $180K

$197,597

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254/256 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215

About this home

This beauty is waiting to be called yours TODAY! This home features 2 units. Unit #1/main floor has 2 beds, 1 bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, sun room and basement access in a shared entryway hallway. Unit #2/upper has 1 bed, 1 bath, living room, dining room, kitchen and balcony. There 2 doors to enter into the home. The shared accessible entry way hallway splits off the lower and upper units. You can rent out either unit from $1,300-$1,600 monthly. This is also a great opportunity to market as an Airbnb with the location being just minutes from Downtown Detroit, Tiger games, concerts, and nightlife/dining experiences! * Please do not disturb the resident as it is occupied. * All offers can be submitted via email to kiatherealtor@gmail.com

Multi-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

6,970 sq ftLot Size

Listed by Marquia Potter • KW Home Realty

Bought with Marquia Potter • KW Home Realty

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Redfin Estimate

$197,597

$18K since sold in December 2024$13K since October

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This home's estimate is 71.9% lower than the average sale price ($703K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$899,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths4,800 sq ft
653 Pemberton Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$1,200,000
B
6 beds5 baths6,698 sq ft
663 Balfour St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$275,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths2,336 sq ft
219 Lakewood St, Detroit, MI 48215
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$775,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,908 sq ft
600 Middlesex Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 1740
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$885,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,829 sq ft
757 Middlesex Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 1741
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$185,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,756 sq ft
333 Newport St, Detroit, MI 48215 3180

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Market trends in 48215, MI

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$185K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

101d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 254/256 Alter Rd

Public record

Public record
Zoning

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Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

135 ft.

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wayne County

APN

21062622.

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.

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

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Room Information
Has Basement

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick

Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Multi Family
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Multi-Family

Lot Information
Frontage Length: 50
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 50x135x50x131
Lot Size Acres: 0.16

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,705

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
School District: Detroit City School District

Location Information
Directions: Located E Jefferson/Jefferson-Chalmers District/Cusp of Grosse-Pointe Park.
Cross Street: E Jefferson

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21062622.

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Carstens Elementary-Middle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

East English Village Preparatory Academy

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 51-63% chance 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, 14 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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Historical weather

Detroit, MI • 48215

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Estimated sale price

$188,000 – $228,000

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Home values near 254/256 Alter Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
272 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$170,472
262 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$172,556
242 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2176 Sq. Ft.	—
264 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$143,108
565 Barrington Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1733 Sq. Ft.	$422,482
256 Ashland St, Detroit, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1264 Sq. Ft.	$106,469
555 Barrington Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3408 Sq. Ft.	$447,174

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1970 Sq. Ft.	—
260 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$97,467
240 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$128,609
274 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$129,866
571 Barrington Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$414,797
579 Barrington Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1760 Sq. Ft.	$392,987

Address	Redfin Estimate
276 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$225,744
266 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$71,356
234 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1619 Sq. Ft.	$132,988
280 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2210 Sq. Ft.	$256,386
547 Barrington Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1521 Sq. Ft.	$383,519
559 Barrington Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1674 Sq. Ft.	$318,844

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