#20240089788, Robert LaBute, Listing Office: Real Estate Management Specialists Inc
5530 Alter Rd Detroit, MI 48224
Property details
About 5530 Alter Rd
Welcome to this full gem in the desirable 48224 zip code! This property offers incredible potential, featuring multi-family 5 spacious bedrooms (3 on the first floor and 2 upstairs), 3 full bathrooms, and a convenient half bath in the basement. With separate living and dining rooms on both floors, this home provides ample space and privacy. Recent upgrades include a brand-new roof and new gutters (11/2024), ensuring peace of mind for years to come. This property offers a spacious layout with a fireplace on the first floor, a spacious basement with two extra rooms, perfect for extra storage or workspace, and the 2-car garage offers additional value with some rehab needed. Whether you are looking to flip or hold for long-term rental income, this property offers endless possibilities, this will be a great investment situated in a beautiful neighborhood. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity – submit your offer today! This property is ready to generate rental income or serve as a fantastic owner-occupied home. Schedule a showing now and make it yours!
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Two Car Garage, Detached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- List Price: $105,000
- Price/SqFt: $41
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,290
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Before Skateland coming from I94
- Year Built: 1938
- Living Area: 2,512 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
- MLS Number: 20240093046
- MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty-Great Lakes
- Office Phone: (586) 541-4000
- Listing Agent: Tekeila Steen
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $50,700 | $1,290 |
2023 | $39,700 | $1,290 |
2022 | $35,900 | $1,884 |
2021 | $28,800 | $1,884 |
2020 | $26,500 | $1,136 |
2018 | $20,700 | $1,136 |
2017 | $19,100 | $1,132 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary School
Public Charter KG-5
1.0 mi
•9740 McKinney St
1
Wayne Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•10633 Courville St
6
George Defer Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•15425 Kercheval Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $19,038. The majority of Detroit, MI residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
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About 5530 Alter Rd
The listing price of 5530 Alter Rd property is $105,000.
The property 5530 Alter Rd is a house located in Detroit, Michigan, 48224.
Active Listing: 5530 Alter Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5530 Alter Rd are: Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Wayne Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), George Defer Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ronald Brown Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), J E Clark Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Capstone Academy Charter Schoolmayfield (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Denby High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,290 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5530 Alter Rd has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 5530 Alter Rd is 2,512 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5530 Alter Rd is 1938.
This home is located at 5530 Alter Rd in Detroit, MI and zip code 48224 in the Lower East neighborhood. This 2,512 square foot home, which was built in 1938, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 19, 2024 and is currently priced at $105,000.
In April 2025 more than 93 listings in Detroit, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 85 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 216 were sold below. Between March and April 2025, Detroit, MI real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 13.4%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 47 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $90,000.