272 Alter Road

1,088 Sq. Ft.
$124 / Sq. Ft.
1,088
Sq. Ft.
$124
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Mid-Century Modern at heart! This beautiful, bright & airy townhouse style home has original refinished hardwood floors, lots of natural light, updated paint throughout, and lots of space. The first level walks into the living room with a half bath, galley-style kitchen, and separate dining room. Upstairs has all 3 bedrooms with full bathroom and private basement. Many updates have been done to take the burden off of new Buyer. Detached garage with manual door, perfect for storage or for car. Washer/Dryer...Mid-Century Modern at heart! This beautiful, bright & airy townhouse style home has original refinished hardwood floors, lots of natural light, updated paint throughout, and lots of space. The first level walks into the living room with a half bath, galley-style kitchen, and separate dining room. Upstairs has all 3 bedrooms with full bathroom and private basement. Many updates have been done to take the burden off of new Buyer. Detached garage with manual door, perfect for storage or for car. Washer/Dryer included. New Furnace/AC & Water Tank NEW 2021, New insulation in attic and basement perimeter 2021. New plumbed horizontal lines in basement. . The backyard is completely fenced in. Off-the street parking. Within walking distance to Coriander restaurant at the end of the bend of the street, kayak and paddle board put in, boat launch, public park ! Walk to Yellow light or Norma's G's plus other close grocery of the Pointe's. Perfect getaway from the bustling city within the close tranquility of Detroit's Waterfront! Lender incentives available!
  1. Listed by Elizabeth D Tintinalli • @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit
    P: (313)-617-2699 C: (313)-617-2699 lt@lizindetroit.com

Property Details for 272 Alter Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
WINDMILL POINTE SUB (ALSO P6) (PLATS)
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/13/2025 04:55 AM

Property Details for 272 Alter Road

StatusClosed
MLS #60208014
Days on Market20
Taxes$1,087 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1946
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
CountyWayne County

Location

Listing Courtesy of @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit

Sold By Benchmark Real Estate Services LLC

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Building Information for 272 Alter Road

Stories2Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

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$763 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$673

Property Taxes

$91

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 272 Alter Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Jefferson and Avondale
  • Directions: Jefferson to Alter road to address drive way parking and off street parking
  • Latitude: 42.364343
  • Longitude: -82.93218901
  • MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
  • Water Body Name: Detroit River
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: W21I062625S002L
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,087.00
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 25.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1088.0
  • Building Area Total: 2176.0
  • Custom 2: Yes
  • Living Area: 1088.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Raw Mls Bathrooms Total: 1.5
  • Raw Mls Latitude: 42.36434
  • Raw Mls Longitude: -82.932197
  • Raw Mls Lot Size: 25.00 x 135.00
  • Raw Mls Modification Timestamp: 07-06-2023 04:15:34 PM
  • Raw Mls Photos Change Timestamp: 02-02-2025 08:19:40 AM
  • Raw Mls Photos Count: 27
  • Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Raw Mls Stories Total: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1946
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Insulation
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Water Heater: Gas
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 9x10
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 12x16
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 9x9
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 4
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Dimensions: 5x4
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 5
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 9x16
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 5x4
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12x8
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 8
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 12x7
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 7.0

Property History for 272 Alter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1515431069

$135,000

+23.4% / yr

Jun 30, 2023

Sold

MiRealSource #60208014

$135,000—
May 16, 2023

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #60208014

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1515431069

$135,000

+23.4% / yr

06/30/2023

Sold

MiRealSource #60208014

$135,000
05/16/2023

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #60208014

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Public Records for 272 Alter Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$1,334 ($111 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,088 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,088 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,485 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1946ZoningR2CountyWAYNEAPN21062625.002L

Schools near 272 Alter Road

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bates Academy
PublicPK to 8

Carstens Elementary-Middle School
PublicPK to 8

Detroit International Academy For Young Women
PublicPK to 12

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