3 BEDROOM COLONIAL WITH ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH AND UPDATES. SOME CONSTRUCTION INCOMPLETE. LOT BORDERS CANAL. EXCELLENT VALUE WITH WATER BORDER. WAKE UP TO THE SOUND OF BABBLING WATER RUNNING ALONG 800+ SOUTH LOT.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
3,484 sq ftLot Size
$143Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by D C Bowers• Bowers Realty & Investments, Inc
3 BEDROOM COLONIAL WITH ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH AND UPDATES. SOME CONSTRUCTION INCOMPLETE. LOT BORDERS CANAL. EXCELLENT VALUE WITH WATER BORDER. WAKE UP TO THE SOUND OF BABBLING WATER RUNNING ALONG 800+ SOUTH LOT.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20006481
May 23, 2011
Sold
$11,500
$12/sq ft
Apr 13, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 2011
Listed
$12,000
$12/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20558874
May 23, 2011
Sold
$11,500
$12/sq ft
Mar 11, 2011
Listed
$12,000
$12/sq ft
REALCOMP #211025860
May 23, 2011
Sold
$11,500
$12/sq ft
Mar 11, 2011
Listed
$12,000
$12/sq ft
BUYER AGENT TO VERIFY ALL INFO. HUD HOME. SOLD "AS IS" WWW. CITYSIDECORP. COM FOR BIDDING INFO. FHA 261-808212. FHA INSURABILITY CODE: UI . LEAD BASE PAINT NOTICES. UP TO 3% COMMISION TO SELLING BROKER. ACCESS WITH HUD KEY, SHOW ANYTIME. HUD KEYS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. NEW HOMES EACH DAY. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,064 (+1.1%)
2024
$2,042 (+107.6%)
2023
$983 (+2.8%)
2022
$956 (+2.5%)
2021
$933
2020
$932 (+1.4%)
2019
$920 (+3.5%)
2018
$889 (−2.9%)
2017
$916 (−35.8%)
2016
$1,426 (+1.1%)
2015
$1,410 (−8.8%)
2014
$1,546
Tax history for 889 Alter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,064 (+1.1%)
2024
$2,042 (+107.6%)
2023
$983 (+2.8%)
2022
$956 (+2.5%)
2021
$933
2020
$932 (+1.4%)
2019
$920 (+3.5%)
2018
$889 (−2.9%)
2017
$916 (−35.8%)
2016
$1,426 (+1.1%)
2015
$1,410 (−8.8%)
2014
$1,546
*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
1.75
Lot width
52 ft.
Lot depth
70 ft.
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,110
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
21063250-331
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): 9
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1915
Lot Information
Lot Size: 5,270
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.08
Roads: Paved Street
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $1,806
Summer Tax Amount: $1,638
Winter Tax Amount: $168
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas
Water: Public Water
Heating System: Forced Air
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=964
School Information
School District: Detroit City School District
School District: Detroit City School District
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: SOUTH OF JEFFERSON/EAST OF ALTER
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Detroit
Mail City: Detroit
Subdivision: Fox Creek (Plats)
Municipality: Detroit
Area (Municipality): Detroit (82001)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,110
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21063250-331
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
Carstens Elementary-Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
East English Village Preparatory Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
3/10
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% 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, 15 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 – $160,000
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