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    • Price cut: $10K (6/29)
    $85,000

    5281 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48224

    3beds
    1,092sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1948
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $78/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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.
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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#: 20261016990MLS Logo

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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 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: $78/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $17,900
      • Annual tax amount: $1,967
      • Date on market: 3/18/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 115 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

        $1,455/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/29/2026Price change$85,000-10.5%$78/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20261016990 Report a problem
        5/4/2026Price change$95,000-17.4%$87/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20261016990 Report a problem
        3/27/2026Price change$115,000-4.2%$105/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20261016990 Report a problem
        3/19/2026Listed for sale$119,999-6.3%$110/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20261016990 Report a problem
        8/12/2025Listing removed$128,000$117/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251011344 Report a problem
        7/17/2025Price change$128,000-7.9%$117/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251011344 Report a problem
        6/25/2025Listed for sale$139,000+85.3%$127/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20251011344 Report a problem
        8/29/2024Listing removed$75,000$69/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20240061825 Report a problem
        8/20/2024Listed for sale$75,000$69/sqft
        Source: Realcomp II #20240061825 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Chandler Park-Chalmers

        Getting around

        62 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        42 / 100
        Some Transit
        73 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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