Wayne County property record for 280 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,210 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $122 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 21062627 |
| Primary APN | 21062627 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,210 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,087 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,087 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,087 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 484 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 280 ALTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48215-3100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | E-ALTER 102 WINDMILL POINTE SUB L37 P5 PLATS, W C R 21/521 50 X 135 NEZ CERTIFICATE NH2013-0148, RELATED PARCEL #27130148. |
| Legal Subdivision | WINDMILL POINTE |
| Legal Block | 103 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 513200 |
280 Alter Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 282 ALTER RD, DETROIT, MI 48215-3100 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017373345 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54094 / 5 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 280 ALTER RD, DETROIT, MI 48215-3100 |
| Document Number | 0540940005 |
| Book / Page | 054094 / 000005 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 373345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | GREATER MACOMB TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,307.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1558 EDISON ST DETROIT MI 482062037, DETROIT, MI 48206-2037 |
| Document Number | 538381376 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 053838/001376 |
| Instrument | 254869 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 29, 2032 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 280 ALTER RD, DETROIT, MI 48215-3100 |
| Document Number | 0540940003 |
| Book / Page | 054094 / 000003 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2009 |
| Instrument | 373344 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $430.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 282 ALTER RD DETROIT MI 482153100, DETROIT, MI 48215-3100 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Alter Rd was $122 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $5,200 | $10,400 | |
| 2025 | $122.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,300 | $8,600 | |
| 2020 | $466.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 280 Alter Rd in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 47 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1985–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 280 Alter Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 447 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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