Why Live in Springwells
Springwells, a neighborhood in Detroit, features a variety of housing styles including bungalows, Colonials, Cape Cods, and Foursquares, with prices ranging from $50,000 to $183,000. The area is known for its tree-lined streets and narrow sidewalks. Urban Neighborhood Initiatives (UNI) is actively working on housing development and attracting new businesses. Patton Memorial Park offers walking paths, sports fields, playgrounds with fitness stations, and future enhancements like a splash park and picnic areas. Saint Hedwig Park provides picnic sites, a playground, basketball courts, and baseball diamonds. Springwells is well-connected with DDOT bus routes and major highways, including Interstate 75, which leads to downtown Detroit just over 6 miles away. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 13.5 miles away. The neighborhood hosts the Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival, featuring traditional Mexican food, music, and crafts, as well as the Who Got The Props breaking competition by the Motor City Street Dance Academy. Dining options include El Asador Steakhouse, Tacos El Gordo, and Mangonadas Del Barrio. The historic Odd Fellows Hall, now home to Mexicantown Bakery, is part of the West Vernor-Springwells and West Vernor-Lawndale Historic Districts. Local grocery stores include E&L Supermercado, Azteca Supermercado, and La Mexican Supermercado, with additional shopping available at Independence Marketplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Springwells a good place to live?
Springwells is a good place to live. Springwells is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Springwells is a suburban neighborhood. Springwells has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.7 people per acre and a median age of 32. The average household income is $46,393 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 5.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Springwells are renters, with 50.1% of residents renting and 49.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Springwells can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Springwells neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Springwells?
The median home price in Springwells is $135,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $27,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $670 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $29K a year to afford the median home price in Springwells. The average household income in Springwells is $46K.
What are the best public schools in Springwells?
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Home Trends in Springwells, MI
On average, homes in Springwells, Detroit sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Springwells, Detroit over the last 12 months is $110,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$110,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$126,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$105
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median List Price
$135,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
