Google street view image for 896 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215

Off market may 2025 for $215K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,634/mo

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3,308

sq ft

896 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215

About this home

Nestled in Detroit's tranquil Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood near Grosse Pointe Park, this well-maintained four-unit multifamily property offers an excellent investment opportunity. Each of the four units features a living room, kitchen, dining area, one bedroom, and one bathroom, providing comfortable living spaces for residents. The Jefferson Chalmers area is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to shops and restaurants, offering a vibrant community for residents. The location also provides a short commute to downtown Detroit, enhancing its appeal to potential tenants. This property stands as a solid investment in a developing neighborhood, offering both immediate rental income and long-term growth potential.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

6,970 sq ftLot Size

$65Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by David Dawood • Detroit Progress Realty LLC

Bought with John Kravitz • Town & Country Realty-Lexington

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•Source:Greater Lansing AoR #60383448

Listing provided courtesy of Greater Lansing AoR

Redfin Estimate

Unfortunately, we don't have enough data to generate an accurate Estimate at this time.

Market trends in 48215, MI

Last updated September 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

New listings for sale

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(313) 263-1668
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454 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215
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3 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
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$150,000
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$139,999
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295 Eastlawn St, Detroit, MI 48215
$49,900
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$95,000
4 beds2 baths2,214 sq ft
4740-4742 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215
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Sale history for 896 Alter Rd

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #60383448

May 22, 2025

Sold

$215,000

$65/sq ft

Apr 21, 2025

Pending

—

Apr 11, 2025

Listed

$249,500

$75/sq ft

REALCOMP #20250025095

May 22, 2025

Sold

$215,000

$65/sq ft

Apr 21, 2025

Pending

—

Apr 11, 2025

Listed

$249,500

$75/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #20592284

Aug 30, 2012

Sold

$20,100

$6/sq ft

Aug 1, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jul 10, 2012

Listed

$19,900

$6/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #31110411

Aug 30, 2012

Sold

$20,100

$6/sq ft

Aug 1, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jul 10, 2012

Listed

$19,900

$6/sq ft

REALCOMP #212070850

Aug 30, 2012

Sold

$20,100

$6/sq ft

Jul 10, 2012

Listed

$19,900

$6/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 1, 1994

Sold

$70,000

$21/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #7665

Nov 18, 1994

Sold

$74,900

$23/sq ft

Jul 26, 1994

Listed

$74,900

$23/sq ft

Tax history for 896 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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

135 ft.

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,308

Year built

1922

Style

Townhouse

County

Wayne County

APN

21062693.

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Room Information
Has Basement

Exterior

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,308
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick

Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Multi Family
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Multi-Family

Lot Information
Frontage Length: 50
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 50.00 x 135.00
Lot Size Acres: 0.16

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,645

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
School District: Detroit City School District

Location Information
Directions: Heading south on Alter, after you pass Jefferson,
Subdivision Name: WINDMILL POINTE SUB (ALSO P6) (PLATS)
Cross Street: Alter and Jefferson Ave

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,308
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21062693.

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 24, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: RealComp

Around this home

Schools

Carstens Elementary-Middle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

4/10

East English Village Preparatory Academy

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 18-26% 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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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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Home values near 896 Alter Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
914 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3058 Sq. Ft.	—
903 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2184 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
897 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1050 Sq. Ft.	$95,538
884 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2652 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
864 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2912 Sq. Ft.	—
874 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2862 Sq. Ft.	—

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