Google street view image for 280 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215

Off market jun 2017 for $152K

$268,102

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $357/mo

•

2,210

sq ft

280 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215

About this home

This unique home is a duplex off Jefferson with the back yard butting up to Grosse Pointe Park. 2 story home is being used as a single family home (can be converted back to a duplex), featuring 2 kitchens, 2 bath, 4 bedrooms (one being used as a dining room, but can be converted back), 2 large living area and a full basement. Beautiful in-ground pool, fenced yard, and 1/2 of the garage has been converted into a pool house with French doors on the side leading to the pool. New gutters, roof on house and garage in 2016. All appliances included. Home Warranty.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

6,970 sq ftLot Size

$121Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Frances Johnson • RE/MAX First

Bought with Kim Nash • Keller Williams Home

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:Greater Lansing AoR #31318590

Listing provided courtesy of Greater Lansing AoR

Redfin Estimate

$268,102

$116K since sold in June 2017$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 6.4% lower than the average sale price ($286K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$275,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths2,336 sq ft
219 Lakewood St, Detroit, MI 48215
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$343,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,230 sq ft
873-875 Beaconsfield Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
SOLD JAN 31, 2026
$530,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,586 sq ft
835 Harcourt Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$230,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,352 sq ft
611 ASHLAND St, Detroit, MI 48215 2983
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$283,500
E
3 beds1 bath2,028 sq ft
1023 Somerset Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$57,200
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,606 sq ft
808 Marlborough St, Detroit, MI 48215

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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 280 Alter Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 30, 2017

Sold

$50,000

$23/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 30, 2017

Sold

$152,000

$69/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #31318590

Jun 27, 2017

Sold

$152,000

$69/sq ft

May 24, 2017

Pending

—

May 2, 2017

Listed

$157,900

$71/sq ft

REALCOMP #58031318590

Jun 27, 2017

Sold

$152,000

$69/sq ft

May 2, 2017

Listed

$157,900

$71/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 13, 1997

Sold

$52,000

$24/sq ft

Tax history for 280 Alter Rd

*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

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

135 ft.

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,210

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wayne County

APN

21062627.

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 24, 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

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved, Detached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

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

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,210
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family

Lot Information
Frontage Length: 50
Lot Size : 50x135
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Zoning Description: Residential

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
School District: Detroit City School District

Location Information
Directions: On Alter/East of Jefferson
Subdivision Name: Windmill Pointe Sub - Nez
Cross Street: On Alter

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,210
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21062627.

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 24, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: MiRealSource

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 31-41% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$255,000 – $309,000

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Home values near 280 Alter Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
272 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$170,472
290 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2197 Sq. Ft.	$218,466
260 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$97,467
302 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$293,798
280 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2210 Sq. Ft.	$256,386
583 Barrington Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2023 Sq. Ft.	$468,360
589 Barrington Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$366,093

Address	Redfin Estimate
284 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2470 Sq. Ft.	$286,735
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
264 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$143,108
254 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$197,597
282 Ashland St, Detroit, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$232,704
579 Barrington Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1760 Sq. Ft.	$392,987

Address	Redfin Estimate
254 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$224,567
262 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$172,556
292 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1146 Sq. Ft.	$216,318
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
284 Ashland St, Detroit, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$422,616
595 Barrington Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1412 Sq. Ft.	$407,064

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