440 Alter Road

Beds
1,620 Sq. Ft.
$185 / Sq. Ft.
1,620
Sq. Ft.
$185
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Jefferson-Chalmers House Hack-ready brick duplex, the upper flat already with a tenant in place, and income producing. This versatile residence is also ideal for investors looking for a stable and well-maintained home. The main floor offers a welcoming living room with a natural fireplace and pewabic tile, a pristine, vintage kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath; newer LVP runs throughout the first floor. The second-floor unit includes two additional bedrooms, a full bath, a second living room,...Jefferson-Chalmers House Hack-ready brick duplex, the upper flat already with a tenant in place, and income producing. This versatile residence is also ideal for investors looking for a stable and well-maintained home. The main floor offers a welcoming living room with a natural fireplace and pewabic tile, a pristine, vintage kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath; newer LVP runs throughout the first floor. The second-floor unit includes two additional bedrooms, a full bath, a second living room, and a kitchen renovated in 2022, LVP throughout, plus a screened balcony looking into Grosse Pointe. Separate rear entrances provide privacy for each level, enhancing rental potential. Recently updated, the home boasts a newer roof, vinyl windows, basement glass block windows, a fully brick exterior, dual furnaces and central AC installed in 2022, a shared hot water tank (2022), and separate electrical panels (2022). Additional features include a fenced backyard, garage with opener, and a partially-finished basement with full bath. Located in the Historic Jefferson-Chalmers District, with parks, boat access, dining at the end of the street, and easy access to the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, Downtown Detroit, and the Grosse Pointes.
  1. Listed by Jan Dijkers • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Loft Warehouse
    P: (313)-319-1370 C: (313)-319-1370 jandsells@gmail.com

Property Details for 440 Alter Road

Architectural Style
2 Story
Subdivision Name
WINDMILL POINTE SUB (ALSO P6) (PLATS)
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Multi Family, Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 05/30/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 440 Alter Road

StatusClosed
MLS #60377951
Days on Market33
Taxes$3,373 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Multi Family
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
CountyWayne County

Location

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Building Information for 440 Alter Road

Stories2Residences2Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

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$1,806 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,525

Property Taxes

$281

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 440 Alter Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Alter Rd / Jefferson
  • Directions: South on Alter / East of Jefferson
  • Latitude: 42.367661
  • Longitude: -82.934372
  • MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 21062648
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,373.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 37044
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $250.00
School Information
  • High School District: Detroit
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, On Street, Other
  • Parking Total: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 50.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 x 135.00
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1620.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 500.0
  • Building Area Total: 1620.0
  • Living Area: 2120.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Year Built: 1956
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Entrance
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Heater: Gas
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number Of Units Leased: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Income & Expenses
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $29,040

Property History for 440 Alter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903064556

$300,000

+11.9% / yr

May 30, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #20250018530

$300,000
May 30, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #60377951

$300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903064556

$300,000

+11.9% / yr

05/30/2025

Sold

Realcomp #20250018530

$300,000
05/30/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #60377951

$300,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 440 Alter Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,074 ($256 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,083 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1956ZoningR2CountyWAYNEAPN21062648.

Schools near 440 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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