5242 Alter Road

Sold 10/5/21
Sold 10/5/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$126,000
3 beds1,169 sqft$108/sqft
5242 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48224
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,227 sq ftLot Size
1950Year Built
$108/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Totally rehabbed 3 BR, 1 BA brick bungalow in Detroit's Morningside neighborhood and the prized 48224 zip code! New flooring throughout. Updated vinyl windows. Freshly painted. New kitchen appliances, furnace and water heater will be installed prior to closing. Natural / wood-burning fireplace. New front porch. Fenced-in yard with new sod recently installed! Easy access to I-94 and downtown Detroit. Two car detached garage. Large public park across the street with walking path, kids playground, covered...Totally rehabbed 3 BR, 1 BA brick bungalow in Detroit's Morningside neighborhood and the prized 48224 zip code! New flooring throughout. Updated vinyl windows. Freshly painted. New kitchen appliances, furnace and water heater will be installed prior to closing. Natural / wood-burning fireplace. New front porch. Fenced-in yard with new sod recently installed! Easy access to I-94 and downtown Detroit. Two car detached garage. Large public park across the street with walking path, kids playground, covered picnic areas. One block (4 minute walk) from nearest fire station. Close to East Warren Avenue and Mack Avenue redevelopment efforts, bike paths, thousands of jobs at Stellantis / FCA / Chrysler automotive factories, Chandler Park (one of the largest public parks and only public golf course in the City of Detroit!). Seller is willing to install central A/C for the right offer.
  • Listed by: Ryan Lally 313.288.0434 Ryan@RyanLally.com Brokerage DRE #6505422259 • KW Grosse Pointe
Listing closed: 10/05/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 2210054888
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Property Information for 5242 Alter Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,612 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Subdivision Name: ABBOTT & BEYMERS SUNDERLAND PK SUB (PLATS)
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 5242 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
  • Latitude: 42.399317
  • Longitude: -82.955904
  • Cross Street: N of E Warren Ave/E of Alter Rd
  • MLS Area Major: Detroit (82001)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: W21I062937C8
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,465.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $147.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,612.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $15,500.00
  • Tax Legal Description: E ALTER 189&190 ABBOTT & BEYMERS SUNDERLAND PARK SUB L36 P93 PLATS, W C R 21/428 40 X 124.93A
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Detroit
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached
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Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 40.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40.00X125.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 40
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 15500.0
  • Living Area: 1169.0
  • Building Area Total: 2113.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1169.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 944.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1950
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Year Remodeled: 2021
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 23 x 12
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No
  • Rent Spree: No

Property History for 5242 Alter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2021

Sold

MiRealSource #40201740

$126,000—
Oct 5, 2021

Sold

Realcomp #2210054888

$126,000—
Oct 1, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1476263205

$126,000

+1031.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2021

Sold

MiRealSource #40201740

$126,000
10/05/2021

Sold

Realcomp #2210054888

$126,000
10/01/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1476263205

$126,000

+1031.6% / yr

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

Public Records for 5242 Alter Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,521 ($127 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,169 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,169 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt900 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,227 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningR2CountyWAYNEAPN21062937-8

Schools near 5242 Alter Road

This home is within Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bates Academy
Public - PK to 8
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
Public - PK to 8
Brown Ronald Academy
Public - PK to 8
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bates Academy
PublicPK to 8

Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
PublicPK to 8

Brown Ronald Academy
PublicPK to 8

Detroit International Academy For Young Women
PublicPK to 12

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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