Far West Detroit Homes for Sale

As its name suggests, the small suburb of Far West Detroit resides on the Motor City’s western edge, south of Interstate 96. Though distanced from downtown attractions, the community is within walking distance of iconic Rouge Park, the city's largest green space, and a short trip from the local restaurants and markets of Telegraph Road and Warren Avenue. Homebuyers will also find a wave of recently updated midcentury homes throughout the area. “It’s up and coming,” says Sonny Bertoni, associate broker with Own It Realty, who has sold almost a dozen homes in the neighborhood and has four years of experience in the greater area. “There’s a bunch of renovation happening and a lot of families coming into the neighborhood.” Like many Detroit suburbs, the community’s residential landscape comprises gridded streets. Mature trees sprout from grassy medians along the roadways, providing shade for sidewalks below. “You’ll see residents out walking the neighborhood when the weather is nice,” Bertoni says. The mid-20th-century bungalows and ranch-style homes feature brick-clad and white vinyl exteriors. Driveways are typically long and extend into backyards with detached garages. “A lot of