Why Live in Nortown
Once called Norris, and later North Detroit, Detroit’s Nortown neighborhood carries on the legacy of a farming village established over 150 years ago. Nortown may be deeply immersed in urban Metro Detroit, but its quiet streets, scores of spaced-out brick cottages and lush front lawns evoke memories of an agrarian past. Nortown was mainly developed from the 1920s to the early 1950s, and brick bungalows and cottages are found along every street. Many of these Federal-style homes have been well-maintained and renovated, adding freshness to a vintage housing stock. While original-quality homes tend to sell for between $29,000 and $100,000, remodeled properties garner sale prices between $103,000 and $170,000. Nortown stands out among its neighbors for its leafy character; front lawns tend to feature shrubbery and curbside trees, giving Nortown the appearance of a suburban neighborhood. However, Nortown does share the rest of the city's struggles; a CAP Index rating of 8 indicates a very high risk of crime. Students can start their education at Marion Law Academy, which serves grades K-8, before attending Osborn High School. Both schools receive C-minus ratings from Niche. Osborn High
Home Trends in Nortown, MI
On average, homes in Nortown, Detroit sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Nortown, Detroit over the last 12 months is $69,500, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$69,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$73,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$74
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median List Price
$80,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
