For sale

$80,000

Est. $628/mo —

•

1,716

sq ft

5281 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48224 2901

About this home

Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home ideally located just outside the Morningside neighborhood. Set directly next to Chandler Park and the new $14 million year-round Chandler Park Fieldhouse, the property offers convenient access to green space and recreation right outside your door. Just under a block north of East Warren Avenue, the home is also positioned near the planned $35 million East Warren/Cadieux neighborhood development, placing it in an area experiencing continued growth and investment. Everyday conveniences and local favorites, including Morningside Cafe, Next Chapter Books, and the East Warren Farmers Market, are all just a short distance away. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking to add your own finishing touches or an investor seeking to expand your portfolio, this home offers a great opportunity in a well-located and evolving neighborhood. * * Seller will not consider offers that include assignment or wholesale transactions. * *

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$47Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Justin Cain • @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit

•313-230-0510 (broker)

Listing updated: Aug 24, 2026 at 01:34am

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #60977140

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$628 per month

Principal and interest$420

Property taxes

$164

HOA dues

Home insurance

$43

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

EMAN Hamilton Academy

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

2/10

East English Village Preparatory Academy

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

3/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Chandler

Park-Chalmers

Chandler Park-Chalmers, located between Chandler Park and the Conner Creek Greenway, is a residential and park-oriented Detroit neighborhood with brick bungalows and broad, tree-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s pulse concentrates around the I-94 service drive at Harper Avenue, where corner markets, takeout counters, and auto shops set a practical, lived-in rhythm. Housing leans toward early-to-mid-century single-family homes with tidy porches and deep setbacks. Chandler Park’s fields, trails, and recreation spaces shape daily routines and weekend calendars. The Conner Creek Greenway adds a linear route for walking and biking through the east side. Nearby cultural anchors like the Detroit Golf Club and the historic Alger Theater help define the wider area’s sense of place.

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

5281 Alter Rd · $80,000

Strong offer

$79.99K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $79.99K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
7 total rooms
Unfinished basement

Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 (entry level) — 12 x 12, carpet
Bedroom 2 (second level) — 12 x 12, carpet
Bedroom 3 (second level) — 12 (approx), carpet

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Main-level bathroom with ceramic floor
Second-level bathroom

Kitchen
Kitchen at entry level — 10 x 10
Microwave
Range/Oven
Refrigerator

Flooring
Carpet in bedrooms
Ceramic in main-level bathroom

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heat
Forced air heating

Sale and tax history for 5281 Alter Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MiRealSource-MiMLS #60977140

Aug 24, 2026

Price Changed

$80,000

$47/sq ft

Jun 29, 2026

Price Changed

$85,000

$50/sq ft

May 4, 2026

Price Changed

$95,000

$55/sq ft

Mar 27, 2026

Price Changed

$115,000

$67/sq ft

Mar 18, 2026

Listed

$119,999

$70/sq ft

REALCOMP #20261016990

Aug 23, 2026

Price Changed

$80,000

$47/sq ft

Jun 29, 2026

Price Changed

$85,000

$50/sq ft

May 4, 2026

Price Changed

$95,000

$55/sq ft

Mar 27, 2026

Price Changed

$115,000

$67/sq ft

Mar 18, 2026

Listed

$119,999

$70/sq ft

+24

Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home ideally located just outside the Morningside neighborhood. Set directly next to Chandler Park and the new $14 million year-round Chandler Park Fieldhouse, the property offers convenient access to green space and recreation right outside your door. Just under a block north of East Warren Avenue, the home is also positioned near the planned $35 million East Warren/Cadieux neighborhood development, placing it in an area experiencing continued growth and investment. Everyday conveniences and local favorites, including Morningside Cafe, Next Chapter Books, and the East Warren Farmers Market, are all just a short distance away. Whether you’re a first-time buyer looking to add your own finishing touches or an investor seeking to expand your portfolio, this home offers a great opportunity in a well-located and evolving neighborhood. * * Seller will not consider offers that include assignment or wholesale transactions. * *

REALCOMP #20251011344

Aug 12, 2025

Listing Removed

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Jul 17, 2025

Price Changed

$128,000

$75/sq ft

Jun 25, 2025

Listed

$139,000

$81/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #60406106

Aug 12, 2025

Listing Removed

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Aug 12, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Jul 17, 2025

Price Changed

$128,000

$75/sq ft

Jun 25, 2025

Listed

$139,000

$81/sq ft

Jun 24, 2025

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MiRealSource-MiMLS #60333179

Sep 4, 2024

Listing Removed

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Sep 4, 2024

Listing Removed

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Aug 20, 2024

Listed

$75,000

$44/sq ft

REALCOMP #20240061825

Sep 4, 2024

Listing Removed

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Aug 20, 2024

Listed

$75,000

$44/sq ft

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

1.75

Lot width

35 ft.

Lot depth

108 ft.

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,092

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,092

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wayne County

APN

21062988.

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

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 2901

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Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.4 hrs

4.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 5281 Alter Rd

$73,468

$6,532 under list price of $80K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $60K to $169K.

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Rental earnings

Est. $1,136 per month, based on comparable rentals

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