Off Market Oct 2021 for $126K

$127,879

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $980/mo

•

1,169

sq ft

5242 ALTER Rd, Detroit, MI 48224 2902

About this home

Totally rehabbed 3 BR, 1 BA brick bungalow in Detroit's Morningside neighborhood and the prized 48224 zip code! New flooring throughout. Updated vinyl windows. Freshly painted. New kitchen appliances, furnace and water heater will be installed prior to closing. Natural / wood-burning fireplace. New front porch. Fenced-in yard with new sod recently installed! Easy access to I-94 and downtown Detroit. Two car detached garage. Large public park across the street with walking path, kids playground, covered picnic areas. One block (4 minute walk) from nearest fire station. Close to East Warren Avenue and Mack Avenue redevelopment efforts, bike paths, thousands of jobs at Stellantis / FCA / Chrysler automotive factories, Chandler Park (one of the largest public parks and only public golf course in the City of Detroit!). Seller is willing to install central A/C for the right offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

5,227 sq ftLot Size

$109Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Ryan Lally • KW Grosse Pointe

•313-886-7239 (broker)

•seanninness@kw.com (broker)

Bought with Kathleen Kelchner • Brookstone, Realtors LLC

•248-963-0505 (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #40201740

Redfin Estimate

$127,879

$1,879 since sold in October 2021$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 33.5% higher than the average sale price ($96K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$124,900
A
3 beds1 bath1,150 sq ft
5574 Maryland St, Detroit, MI 48224
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$55,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,157 sq ft
5108 Wayburn St, Detroit, MI 48224 3035
SOLD MAR 9, 2026
$152,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,113 sq ft
5721 Somerset Ave, Detroit, MI 48224 3118
SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$90,500
D
3 beds1 bath1,239 sq ft
10733 E Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48224 2967
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$19,900
E
3 beds1 bath1,088 sq ft
4844 Manistique St, Detroit, MI 48215 2124
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$132,500
F
3 beds1 bath1,300 sq ft
5901 Beaconsfield St, Detroit, MI 48224 3128

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Market trends in 48224, MI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

94.0%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$84,963

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

70d

10 days MoM

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145

2 MoM

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Sale history for 5242 ALTER Rd

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #40201740

Oct 5, 2021

Sold

$126,000

$108/sq ft

Oct 5, 2021

Sold

$126,000

$108/sq ft

Sep 9, 2021

Pending

—

Sep 4, 2021

Contingent

—

Aug 13, 2021

Price Changed

$124,900

$107/sq ft

Jul 23, 2021

Listed

$124,900

$107/sq ft

Jul 23, 2021

Listed

$129,900

$111/sq ft

REALCOMP #2210054888

Oct 5, 2021

Sold

$126,000

$108/sq ft

Sep 9, 2021

Pending

—

Sep 4, 2021

Contingent

—

Aug 13, 2021

Price Changed

$124,900

$107/sq ft

Jul 23, 2021

Listed

$129,900

$111/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #40151520

May 3, 2021

Sold

$45,000

$38/sq ft

May 3, 2021

Sold

$45,000

$38/sq ft

Mar 23, 2021

Pending

—

Mar 9, 2021

Listed

$54,000

$46/sq ft

Mar 9, 2021

Listed

$54,000

$46/sq ft

REALCOMP #2210015282

May 3, 2021

Sold

$45,000

$38/sq ft

Mar 23, 2021

Pending

—

Mar 9, 2021

Listed

$54,000

$46/sq ft

Tax history for 5242 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

1.25

Lot width

40 ft.

Lot depth

125 ft.

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,169

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wayne County

APN

21062937-8

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 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 Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Livingroom Fireplace, Natural Fireplace

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1

Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Unfinished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Brick
Foundation Type: Basement

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1950
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 944

Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.12
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 40

Financial

Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $15,500
Total Tax Amount: $1,612
Summer Tax Amount: $1,465
Winter Tax Amount: $147

Utilities

Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas
Water: Public Water
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary

Location

Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1169

School Information
School District: Detroit City School District
School District: Detroit City School District

Address Information
Street Designation: Road

Location Details
Directions: 5242 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Detroit
Mail City: Detroit
Subdivision: ABBOTT & BEYMERS SUNDERLAND PK SUB (PLATS)
Municipality: Detroit
Area (Municipality): Detroit (82001)

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,169
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21062937-8

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
No

Around this home

Schools

Brown Ronald Academy

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

East English Village Preparatory Academy

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Detroit, MI • 48224 2902

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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

$122,000 – $148,000

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Home values near 5242 ALTER Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5212 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 582 Sq. Ft.	$45,033
5281 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1716 Sq. Ft.	$75,022

Address	Redfin Estimate
5289 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 728 Sq. Ft.	$45,950
5275 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$31,499

Address	Redfin Estimate
5280 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1618 Sq. Ft.	$81,814
5258 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1788 Sq. Ft.	$89,293

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