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.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (5/4)
$95,000
5281 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
3beds
1,092sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$87/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 65 days |
- 168 |
- 7 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Justin Cain 248-839-1778,
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit 313-230-0510
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261016990
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Other
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,092
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One And One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 x 108
Details
- Parcel number: W21I062988S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: PINCKET JULES
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $87/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $17,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,967
- Date on market: 3/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 66 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,439/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $95,000-17.4%$87/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $115,000-4.2%$105/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $119,999-6.3%$110/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Listing removed | $128,000$117/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $128,000-7.9%$117/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $139,000+85.3%$127/sqft |
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| 8/29/2024 | Listing removed | $75,000$69/sqft |
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| 8/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $75,000$69/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | -- | -- |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | $1,477 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,477 | -- |
| 2013 | $1,477 | -- |
| 2010 | $1,477 | $25,986 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $29,529 -13.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $34,138 |
| 2007 | -- | $34,138 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $218 | $32,358 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $31,416 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Chandler Park-Chalmers
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10EMAN Hamilton AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10East English Village Preparatory AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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