Wayne County property record for 1608 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,629 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $451 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21062741 |
| Primary APN | 21062741 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1608 ALTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48215-2800 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | E ALTER 2 R J PURVIS SUB L38 P62 PLATS, W C R 21/479 35 X 101.47 |
| Legal Subdivision | R J PURVIS |
| Legal Block | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 512800 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1608 ALTER RD, DETROIT, MI 48215-2800 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003651452 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39325 / 401 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Detroit City |
| Unified School District | Detroit Public Schools Community District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,200 (+13.61%) | $38,400 (+13.61%) | |
| 2025 | $451.00 (-1.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $16,900 (+49.49%) | $33,800 (+49.49%) |
| 2023 | $460.00 (+3.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $11,305 | $22,610 |
| 2020 | $443.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 804 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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