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.
Sold for $215,000
$215,000
896 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215
4beds
3,308sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1922
-- sqft lot
$223,600 Zestimate®
$65/sqft
$1,224 Estimated rent
Home value
$223,600
$201,000 - $250,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Dawood 248-722-7555,
Detroit Progress Realty LLC
Bought with:
John Kravitz, 6501259706
Town & Country Realty-Lexington
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250025095
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,308 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,308
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50.00 x 135.00
Details
- Parcel number: W21I062693S
- Zoning description: MultiFamily, Residential
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: WINDMILL POINTE SUB (ALSO P6) (PLATS)
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $65/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $16,554
- Annual tax amount: $1,645
- Date on market: 4/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2025 | Listing removed | $1,000 |
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| 6/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,000 |
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| 5/22/2025 | Sold | $215,000-13.8%$65/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Pending sale | $249,500$75/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,500+1141.3%$75/sqft |
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| 8/30/2012 | Sold | $20,100+1%$6/sqft |
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| 7/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $19,900+188.3%$6/sqft |
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| 6/7/2011 | Sold | $6,903+38.1%$2/sqft |
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| 1/11/1996 | Sold | $5,000-92.9%$2/sqft |
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| 12/1/1994 | Sold | $70,000$21/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $79,400 +32.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $60,000 +42.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $42,000 +26.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $33,200 +16.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $28,400 |
| 2020 | $1,509 -1.3% | $28,400 +35.9% |
| 2019 | $1,528 | $20,900 -5% |
| 2018 | $1,528 | $22,000 -2.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $22,600 +69.9% |
| 2016 | $1,882 | $13,300 |
| 2015 | $1,882 +19.5% | $13,300 -15.5% |
| 2013 | $1,574 -16.3% | $15,743 -31.8% |
| 2010 | $1,882 | $23,080 -18% |
| 2009 | -- | $28,146 -14.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $32,919 |
| 2007 | -- | $32,919 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $349 | $31,203 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $30,294 +16.3% |
| 2001 | $1,696 +12.2% | $26,058 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $1,511 | $25,250 |
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Neighborhood: Jefferson Chalmers
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Carstens Elementary-Middle SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10East English Village Preparatory AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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