205 Alger Street in Detroit offers a rare opportunity to restore a beautiful home rich in character and history. This property is ready for its next chapter. Featuring classic architectural details, spacious rooms, and timeless charm, it's the perfect canvas for a buyer with vision. Whether you're looking to renovate and preserve its historic beauty or thoughtfully modernize, this home has incredible potential. Opportunities like this are rare--bring this home back to life and create something truly special.
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$135,000
205 Alger St, Detroit, MI 48202
4beds
2,523sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$54/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic architectural detailsTimeless charmSpacious rooms
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 18, 2026 at 11:37am
Listed by:
Monife Knuth 313-771-0948,
Keller Williams Metro 248-288-3500
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26010427
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 14.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 14.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 12.00
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 8.00
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 5.00
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 15.00
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 20.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 17.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 18.00
Heating
- Hot Water
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,523
- Total interior livable area: 2,523 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 865
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,969.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 110
Details
- Parcel number: 01002731.
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $54/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $27,263
- Annual tax amount: $1,100
- Date on market: 3/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,267/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $135,000-22.9%$54/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26010427 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2025 | Listing removed | $175,000$69/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25033442 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000$69/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25033442 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Pending sale | $175,000$69/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25033442 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000-23.8%$69/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25033442 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2006 | Sold | $229,625$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $70,400 +39.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $50,600 +46.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $34,500 +42% |
| 2022 | -- | $24,300 +6.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $22,900 |
| 2020 | $2,267 +346.3% | $22,900 +33.1% |
| 2019 | $508 | $17,200 +14.7% |
| 2018 | $508 | $15,000 +2.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $14,600 -54.1% |
| 2016 | $955 | $31,800 +960% |
| 2015 | $955 -1.3% | $3,000 -79.9% |
| 2013 | $968 +1.3% | $14,920 -24.6% |
| 2010 | $955 | $19,785 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $22,483 -13.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $25,992 |
| 2007 | -- | $25,992 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $97 | $24,637 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $23,919 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$916/mo
Principal & interest
$710
Property taxes
$206
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Golightly Education CenterGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Southeastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
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