Charming 2-story colonial located in Detroit's North End, offering 1,479 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 full updated bathrooms. This home features a spacious layout with a living room, dining area, and updated kitchen with breakfast nook area, along with good natural light throughout. The windows and roof are in average condition, hardwood floors through out. Conveniently situated near major freeways, parks, schools, and minutes from Downtown Detroit and Midtown, this property offers great potential as a primary residence or investment opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
3,485 sq ftLot Size
$123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sherri Saad• RE/MAX Leading Edge
Bought with Antwuan Hawkins• Five Star Luxury Realty
Charming 2-story colonial located in Detroit's North End, offering 1,479 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 full updated bathrooms. This home features a spacious layout with a living room, dining area, and updated kitchen with breakfast nook area, along with good natural light throughout. The windows and roof are in average condition, hardwood floors through out. Conveniently situated near major freeways, parks, schools, and minutes from Downtown Detroit and Midtown, this property offers great potential as a primary residence or investment opportunity.
REALCOMP #20251034794
Mar 30, 2026
Sold
$130,000
$88/sq ft
Mar 13, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 4, 2026
Price Changed
$139,900
$95/sq ft
Jan 2, 2026
Price Changed
$149,900
$101/sq ft
Nov 19, 2025
Price Changed
$159,000
$108/sq ft
Oct 17, 2025
Price Changed
$174,900
$118/sq ft
Sep 12, 2025
Listed
$189,900
$128/sq ft
Charming 2-story colonial located in Detroit’s North End, offering 1,479 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 full updated bathrooms. This home features a spacious layout with a living room, dining area, and updated kitchen with breakfast nook area, along with good natural light throughout. The windows and roof are in average condition, hardwood floors through out. Conveniently situated near major freeways, parks, schools, and minutes from Downtown Detroit and Midtown, this property offers great potential as a primary residence or investment opportunity.
Greater Lansing AoR #21445290
Jun 28, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jun 5, 2018
Listing Removed
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May 7, 2018
Listed
$195,000
$132/sq ft
REALCOMP #218039760
Jun 28, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jun 6, 2018
Listing Removed
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May 7, 2018
Listed
$195,000
$132/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21383912
Mar 23, 2018
Listing Removed
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Mar 12, 2018
Price Changed
$175,000
$118/sq ft
Dec 22, 2017
Price Changed
$180,000
$122/sq ft
Nov 15, 2017
Listing Removed
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Oct 27, 2017
Listed
$175,000
$118/sq ft
REALCOMP #217096883
Mar 23, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Mar 12, 2018
Price Changed
$175,000
$118/sq ft
Dec 21, 2017
Price Changed
$180,000
$122/sq ft
Nov 15, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 27, 2017
Listed
$175,000
$118/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 3, 2017
Sold
$23,250
$16/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 18, 2017
Sold
$26,500
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,045 (+0.6%)
2024
$2,033 (+51.5%)
2023
$1,342 (+3.1%)
2022
$1,302 (+2.8%)
2021
$1,267
2020
$1,267 (+36.4%)
2019
$929 (+3.5%)
2018
$897 (+26.4%)
2017
$710 (−0.2%)
2016
$711 (+0.9%)
2015
$705 (+1.3%)
2014
$696
Tax history for 541 Alger St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,045 (+0.6%)
2024
$2,033 (+51.5%)
2023
$1,342 (+3.1%)
2022
$1,302 (+2.8%)
2021
$1,267
2020
$1,267 (+36.4%)
2019
$929 (+3.5%)
2018
$897 (+26.4%)
2017
$710 (−0.2%)
2016
$711 (+0.9%)
2015
$705 (+1.3%)
2014
$696
*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
30 ft.
Lot depth
113 ft.
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,484
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
03002327.
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
R3
Low Density Residential District
The R3 Low Density Residential District is designed as a low-density multi-family district. The regulations are designed to promote and encourage town and terrace house development, courts, and garden apartments. It is intended that this district be used primarily on local thoroughfares thereby encouraging a suitable environment for family life. Among others, uses permitted by right include single- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, multi-family dwellings, and community facilities necessary to serve a residential district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,479
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 30
Lot Size : 30X113
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,033
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Location
Schools Information
School District: Detroit City School District
Location Information
Directions: Brush north to Alger East
Subdivision Name: Howlands
Cross Street: Brush north to Alger East
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,484
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 03002327.
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Golightly Education Center
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Southeastern High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 2.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$173,000 – $209,000
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