4720 Alter Road

Sold 6/20/08

Sold

Last Sold Price

$5,500

4 beds2 baths1,368 sqft

4720 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.08 acresLot Size

1926Year Built

$4/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This 4-bedroom, 2-bath vinyl-clad bungalow sold 'as is.' Buyer responsible for any muncipal requirements. Buyer to verify all info, incl sq ft, taxes, features.This 4-bedroom, 2-bath vinyl-clad bungalow sold 'as is.' Buyer responsible for any muncipal requirements. Buyer to verify all info, incl sq ft, taxes, features.

Listed by: Kent Colpaert 313.331.6000 kent@bearing-group.com Brokerage DRE #6505334885 • BEARING GROUP

Listing closed: 06/20/2008 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 28059348

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Property Information for 4720 Alter Road

Property Details

Taxes: $912 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Wayne County
Subdivision Name: ELM PARK NO 1
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Waterfront: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1926
Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,500 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: S OF WARREN BTWN VOIGHT AND FOREST
Latitude: 42.395089

Longitude: -82.952572
Cross Street: S of Warren/E of Chalmers
MLS Area Major: Area05055Det Con Mors Grat Hstn7Mack

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: W21I062897S
Tax Amount Summer: $835.00

Tax Amount Winter: $77.00
Tax Annual Amount: $912.00
Tax Legal Description: E ALTER 70 ELM PARK SUB NO 1 L42 P50 PLATS, W C R 21/613 35 X 100.38A

School Information

High School District: Detroit

Parking

Garage: No
Parking Features: No Garage

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 35X100
Road Frontage Type: Paved

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 1368.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1368.0

Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Class Name: Residential
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Year Built: 1926

Building Features

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Basement

Levels: One And One Half

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
Basement: Unfinished

Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 4
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Rooms Total: 4

Exterior Features

Community Features: Sidewalks

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Bath Full

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 10x08
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 8.0
Room Length Width Units: Feet
Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 11x10
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Length Width Units: Feet
Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 4

Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Bath Full

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 11x10
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Length Width Units: Feet
Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 6

Room Level: Lower
Room Type: Bath Lav

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 11x10
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Length Width Units: Feet
Room Level: Entry
Room Type: Bedroom

Agent

Sale and Listings

Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 4720 Alter Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 20, 2008	Sold Realcomp #28059348	$5,500	—
May 19, 2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #244514803	$5,500	—
May 14, 2008	Contract Signed Realcomp #28059348		—
Apr 7, 2008	Listed (Active) Realcomp #28059348	$10,500	—
Dec 17, 2007	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #27067403	$35,000	—
Apr 18, 2007	Listed (Active) Realcomp #27067403	$35,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/20/2008	Sold Realcomp #28059348	$5,500
05/19/2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #244514803	$5,500
05/14/2008	Contract Signed Realcomp #28059348	—
04/07/2008	Listed (Active) Realcomp #28059348	$10,500
12/17/2007	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #27067403	$35,000
04/18/2007	Listed (Active) Realcomp #27067403	$35,000

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

Public Records for 4720 Alter Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$23 ($2 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,368 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,368 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt912 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,485 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1926Year Renovated1926ZoningR2CountyWAYNEAPN21062897.

Schools near 4720 Alter Road

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Bates Academy	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	11.1 mi
8/10	Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	12.3 mi
2/10	Brown Ronald Academy	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.7 mi
6/10	Detroit International Academy For Young Women	Public - Serves this home	PK to 12	5.1 mi
3/10	East English Village Preparatory Academy	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
5/10	Clark J.E. Preparatory Academy	Public - Nearby school	3 to 8	0.6 mi
NR	Peace Lutheran School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.5 mi
NR	Grosse Pte Christian Day School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Bethany Lutheran School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Bates Academy PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	11.1 mi
8/10	Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	12.3 mi
2/10	Brown Ronald Academy PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
6/10	Detroit International Academy For Young Women PublicPK to 12 Serves this home	5.1 mi
3/10	East English Village Preparatory Academy Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
5/10	Clark J.E. Preparatory Academy Public3 to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Peace Lutheran School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Grosse Pte Christian Day School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Bethany Lutheran School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 4720 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215	$5,500	4	2	1,368	3,500
4700 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215	$18,500	5	3	1,800	5,000
4726 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215	–	–	–	–	3,485
4734 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215	$107,900	3	1.5	1,386	3,485
4715 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215	–	–	–	–	3,049
4721 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215	–	–	1.5	1,556	3,049
4727 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215	–	–	–	–	3,049
4709 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215	–	–	1	1,218	3,049
4740 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215	$51,000	4	2	2,214	3,484
4703 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215	–	–	–	–	3,049
4656 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215	$1,772	–	1	1,090	5,227
4739 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215	–	–	–	–	1,742
4705 Wayburn Street, Detroit, MI 48224	$25,000	–	2	1,269	5,227
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