Last Sold Price
3 beds1,050 sqft$4/sqft
897 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48215

Description

Allow 2-3 business days for sellers response. Three bedroom between Jefferson and the Lake St. Clair. Lots of natural wood. Natural fireplace in living room. Buyer responsible for ordering / pay City inspection, acquire violations and sign ACR prior to closing. Buyer/Buyer's agent to verify all information including lot line, taxes etc...$295 REO fee to listing broker at closing.Allow 2-3 business days for sellers response. Three bedroom between Jefferson and the Lake St. Clair. Lots of natural wood. Natural fireplace in living room. Buyer responsible for ordering / pay City inspection, acquire violations and sign ACR prior to closing. Buyer/Buyer's agent to verify all information including lot line, taxes etc...$295 REO fee to listing broker at closing.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/24/2010 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by John Costa • Brokerage DRE #6505005532 • JIM SAROS AGENCY, INC
    P: (313) 378-3839 C: (313) 378-3839 jcosta@mirealsource.com

Property Details for 897 Alter Road

Status
MLS #
210084912
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$2,360 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1915
Lot Size
0.04 AC / 1,742 SF
Subdivision Name
FOX CREEK
Architectural Style
Colonial
Waterfront
No

Location

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Sold By JIM SAROS AGENCY, INC

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Building Information for 897 Alter Road

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF

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$220 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$23

Property Taxes

$197

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 897 Alter Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: SOUTH OF JEFFERESON WEST OF ALTER
  • Latitude: 42.373615
  • Longitude: -82.939051
  • Cross Street: S of Jefferson/W of Alter
  • MLS Area Major: Area05066Det Mcclellan East Mack To Shore
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: W21I063249S
  • Tax Amount Summer: $2,145.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $215.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,360.00
  • Tax Legal Description: ALTER RT N 3FT OF F S 19FT OF E 43.25 FT OF E 70FT
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Detroit
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Area: 0.04
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 27 X 70
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 27
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 25303.0
  • Living Area: 1050.0
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1050.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1915
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Levels: Two
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 8
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 14
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Library
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 897 Alter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 24, 2010

Sold

Realcomp #58031013696

$4,500
Aug 24, 2010

Sold

Realcomp #210084912

$4,500
Aug 13, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #297698666

$4,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/24/2010

Sold

Realcomp #58031013696

$4,500
08/24/2010

Sold

Realcomp #210084912

$4,500
08/13/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #297698666

$4,500

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Public Records for 897 Alter Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$648 ($54 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,172 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,172 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt524 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,742 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated1915ZoningR2CountyWAYNEAPN21063249.

Schools near 897 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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