# 5281 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48224

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $115,000 ($105/sqft), built 1948, 1,092 sqft.
> Basement. Est. $498/mo. Listed 25 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $115,000 |
| Price/sqft | $105 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 1,092 |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Lot Size | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 25 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $498 |
| **Total** | **$498** |

## Key Amenities

- Basement

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1948
- 0.09 acre lot
- 1.5 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home ideally located just outside the Morningside neighborhood. Set directly next to Chandler Park and the new $14 million year-round Chandler Park Fieldhouse, the property offers convenient access to green space and recreation right outside your door. Just under a block north of East Warren Avenue, the home is also positioned near the planned $35 million East Warren/Cadieux neighborhood development, placing it in an area experiencing continued growth and investment. Everyday conveniences and local favorites, including Morningside Cafe, Next Chapter Books, and the East Warren Farmers Market, are all just a short distance away. Whether you’re a first-time buyer looking to add your own finishing touches or an investor seeking to expand your portfolio, this home offers a great opportunity in a well-located and evolving neighborhood.

## Location

- **Address:** 5281 Alter Road, Detroit, MI 48224
- **County:** Wayne
- **Neighborhood:** PINCKET JULES

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Justin Cain
- **Brokerage:** @properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Detroit
- **Phone:** 2488391778
- **Email:** Justin@justincainregroup.com

## Primary Photo

![5281 Alter Road - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/6fddcc47bba0cd37e4eb690a269c928fl-f2822606940r.jpg)

*29 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/5281-alter-road-detroit-mi-48224-61016990)*

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**MLS#:** 20261016990 | **Updated:** 2026-04-25
**Source:** listhub

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