Why Live in The Eye
The Eye neighborhood in Detroit, known for its vigilant community spirit dating back to the 1980s, offers a suburban feel within the city. Originally home to many city employees, the area now boasts a diverse mix of residents. Housing options include solidly built ranches, Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals, and vinyl-sided bungalows, with brick being a common material. Duffy’s Den, a local bar and restaurant famous for its hamburgers, serves as a social hub and hosts unique events like the Babe Ruth Birthday Bash. For groceries, residents frequent nearby Aldi, Spartan Market, and Darou Salam African Market. The Eye is safer than the national average, with speed bumps throughout the neighborhood to deter speeding. The recently renovated Edward G. Heckel Park features a playground, basketball court, softball field, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, fitness equipment, picnic tables, and trash bins, thanks to the efforts of the Mortenson Grand River Homeowners Association. The neighborhood is somewhat walker-friendly with a walk score of 56/100, and Interstate 96 is 3 miles away, with DDOT buses running along Grand River Avenue and Telegraph Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Eye a good place to live?
The Eye is a good place to live. The Eye is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. The Eye is a suburban neighborhood. The Eye has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.6 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $58,882 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 15.2% of residents. A majority of residents in The Eye are renters, with 52.6% of residents renting and 47.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving The Eye can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
The Eye neighborhood guide.
Is The Eye, MI a safe neighborhood?
The Eye, MI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in The Eye?
The median home price in The Eye is $582,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $116,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,020 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $129K a year to afford the median home price in The Eye. The average household income in The Eye is $59K.
What are the best public schools in The Eye?
The best public schools that serve The Eye are:
What are the best private schools in The Eye?
The best private schools that serve The Eye are:
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Home Trends in The Eye, MI
On average, homes in The Eye, Detroit sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in The Eye, Detroit over the last 12 months is $545,000, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$545,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$545,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$560,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$905,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$438,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$336
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Median List Price
$582,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%