580 Alter Rd Detroit, MI 48215

This brick bungalow duplex is currently operating as a short-term rental and offers flexible living and rental configurations. The lower unit is a spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout, and the upper unit provides a comfortable 1-bedroom, 1-bath setup. Updates throughout include refreshed flooring, remodeled kitchens with granite countertops and shaker-style cabinetry, and tastefully updated bathrooms with wainscoting accents. The property also includes upgraded electrical systems, furnaces, added parking pad, and a basement and garage for storage.

The home is situated in Jefferson Chalmers, a waterfront community known as “Detroit’s Little Venice,” with access to the Detroit River, neighborhood canals, and parks. Convenience to downtown Detroit and neighboring Grosse Pointe is noted, and the area includes local favorites such as Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts and Coriander Kitchen and Farm. WalkScore and bikeScore are provided as 60 (somewhat walkable) and 55 (bikeable), with transitScore listed as 36 (some transit).

For buyers seeking a duplex with turn-key interior renovations and the option to continue a short-term rental setup, this property provides two self-contained units and dedicated outdoor gathering space. Investors and owner-occupants can also consider a house-hack approach by living in one unit while renting the other, supported by the existing unit-level layouts and practical storage offered by the basement and garage.