Allow 2-3 business days for sellers response. Three bedroom between Jefferson and Lake St. Clair. Lots of natural wood. Natural fireplace in living room. Buyer responsible for ordering / pay City inspection, acquire violations and sign ACR prior to closing. Buyer/Buyer's agent to verify all information including lot lines, taxes etc. .$295 REO fee to listing broker at closing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$64Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John C. Costa• James Saros Agency Inc
•313-886-9033 (broker)
•jsaros@sarosrealestate.com (broker)
Bought with John E Latinis• James Saros Agency Inc
Allow 2-3 business days for sellers response. Three bedroom between Jefferson and the Lake St. Clair. Lots of natural wood. Natural fireplace in living room. Buyer responsible for ordering / pay City inspection, acquire violations and sign ACR prior to closing. Buyer/Buyer's agent to verify all information including lot line, taxes etc. .. $295 REO fee to listing broker at closing.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31013696
Aug 24, 2010
Sold
$4,500
$4/sq ft
Jul 29, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 8, 2010
Listed
$5,900
$6/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #282554
Jan 10, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 14, 2009
Listed
$58,900
$56/sq ft
REALCOMP #29094578
Jan 10, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 14, 2009
Listed
$58,900
$56/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #252111
Jun 25, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2009
Listed
$58,900
$56/sq ft
REALCOMP #29045855
Jun 25, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2009
Listed
$58,900
$56/sq ft
REALCOMP #25103796
Jan 17, 2006
Sold
$26,000
$25/sq ft
Jul 22, 2005
Listed
$26,000
$25/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 11, 1997
Sold
$11,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,418 (+0.2%)
2024
$1,415 (+106.1%)
2023
$686 (+2.2%)
2022
$671 (+2.0%)
2021
$658 (+0.8%)
2020
$653 (+1.2%)
2019
$645 (−3.8%)
2018
$670 (−3.2%)
2017
$692 (−36.6%)
2016
$1,091 (−15.8%)
2015
$1,295 (−8.7%)
2014
$1,418
Tax history for 897 Alter
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,418 (+0.2%)
2024
$1,415 (+106.1%)
2023
$686 (+2.2%)
2022
$671 (+2.0%)
2021
$658 (+0.8%)
2020
$653 (+1.2%)
2019
$645 (−3.8%)
2018
$670 (−3.2%)
2017
$692 (−36.6%)
2016
$1,091 (−15.8%)
2015
$1,295 (−8.7%)
2014
$1,418
*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
27 ft.
Lot depth
67 ft.
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,172
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
21063249.
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): 7
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=9
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Entry
Kitchen Dimension: 13 x 8
Dining Room Level: Entry
Dining Room Dimension: 12 x 11
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Entry
Living Room Dimensions: 16 x 14
Library/Den Level: Entry
Library/Den Dimensions: 10 x 6
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1915
Lot Information
Lot Size: 2,770
Land Information
Acreage: 0.04
Frontage: 27
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2009
Total Tax Amount: $2,360
Summer Tax Year: 2009
Summer Tax Amount: $2,145
Winter Tax Year: 2009
Winter Tax Amount: $215
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public Water
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1050
School Information
School District: Detroit City School District
School District: Detroit City School District
Location Details
Municipality: Detroit
Mail City: Detroit
Subdivision: Fox Creek
Municipality: Detroit
Area (Municipality): Detroit (82001)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,172
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21063249.
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: MiRealSource
Originating MLS: MI Real Source
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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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$64,000 – $77,000
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