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.
Home Trends in The Eye, MI
On average, homes in The Eye, Detroit sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in The Eye, Detroit over the last 12 months is $98,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$98,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$89,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$96
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median List Price
$103,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
