This three bedroom townhouse style single unit duplex home is nestled away along the highly sought after stretch of Alter South of Jefferson, on the edge of Grosse Pointe and Jefferson Chalmers communities. Features include a convenient half bathroom on the fist floor, central air conditioning, private basement, and fenced in backyard. You enter into a spacious living room then continue through to find: a 1st floor half bath to the left, kitchen, formal dining room, and rear door access to a fenced in backyard that would be perfect for quiet relaxation. The home sits along the only occupied side of the street across from Fox Creek, and is walking distance from: Mariner, Lakewood, and Alfred Brush-Ford Parks. These parks offer amenities such as fishing, boating, picnicking, soccer fields and beauty on the water. This home is sold "as-is" and is awaiting personal cosmetic touches to make it your own !
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
3,484 sq ftLot Size
$127Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Paul Maiale• Jim Saros Real Estate Services
•313-886-9030 (broker)
Bought with Ryan Berns• Jim Saros Real Estate Services
This three bedroom townhouse style single unit duplex home is nestled away along the highly sought after stretch of Alter South of Jefferson, on the edge of Grosse Pointe and Jefferson Chalmers communities. Features include a convenient half bathroom on the fist floor, central air conditioning, private basement, and fenced in backyard. You enter into a spacious living room then continue through to find: a 1st floor half bath to the left, kitchen, formal dining room, and rear door access to a fenced in backyard that would be perfect for quiet relaxation. The home sits along the only occupied side of the street across from Fox Creek, and is walking distance from: Mariner, Lakewood, and Alfred Brush-Ford Parks. These parks offer amenities such as fishing, boating, picnicking, soccer fields and beauty on the water. This home is sold "as-is" and is awaiting personal cosmetic touches to make it your own !
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,944 (+80.0%)
2024
$1,635 (+39.8%)
2023
$1,170 (+2.7%)
2022
$1,139 (+2.4%)
2021
$1,113
2020
$1,113 (+11.5%)
2019
$998 (+3.6%)
2018
$964 (+0.5%)
2017
$959 (−9.7%)
2016
$1,062 (+1.0%)
2015
$1,052 (−7.8%)
2014
$1,141 (−12.2%)
2013
$1,300
Tax history for 262 Alter
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,944 (+80.0%)
2024
$1,635 (+39.8%)
2023
$1,170 (+2.7%)
2022
$1,139 (+2.4%)
2021
$1,113
2020
$1,113 (+11.5%)
2019
$998 (+3.6%)
2018
$964 (+0.5%)
2017
$959 (−9.7%)
2016
$1,062 (+1.0%)
2015
$1,052 (−7.8%)
2014
$1,141 (−12.2%)
2013
$1,300
*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
2
Lot width
25 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,088
Year built
1946
Style
Townhouse
County
Wayne County
APN
21062623.002L
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
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=8
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Lavatory 1 Width: 5
Lavatory 1 Length: 7
Lavatory 1 Level: Entry
Lavatory 1 Floor Covering: Ceramic
Bathroom 1 Floor Covering: Ceramic
Bathroom 1 Level: Second
Bathroom 1 Length: 8
Bathroom 1 Width: 6
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Brick
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: Duplex
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1946
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 544
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.08
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 25
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $9,602
Total Tax Amount: $1,065
Summer Tax Amount: $979
Winter Tax Amount: $86
Has Assessments
Assessments Amount: $240
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public Water At Street
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S), Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public At Street
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1088
School Information
School District: Detroit City School District
School District: Detroit City School District
Location Details
Directions: I-94 to Chalmers Ave/Outer Dr exit, go to Alter Rd, then go South towards Lake St Clair. Almost 3 miles down on left hand side past Jefferson, just after Korte Street.
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Detroit
Mail City: Detroit
Subdivision: WINDMILL POINTE SUB (ALSO P6) (PLATS)
Municipality: Detroit
Area (Municipality): Detroit (82001)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,088
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21062623.002L
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
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Schools
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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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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Estimated sale price
$132,000 – $159,000
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