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Southwestern Outer Drive

Southwestern Outer Drive

Suburban Neighborhood in Dearborn, Michigan

Wayne County 48124
$228,721 Average Value
$251 Average Price per Sq Ft
42 Homes For Sale

A suburban Dearborn community just off Telegraph Road

Southwestern Outer Drive is a Dearborn neighborhood of suburban homes surrounded by dining and shopping opportunities. Along the neighborhood's north side, Michigan Avenue holds a commercial corridor with national brands and locally owned shops and restaurants. Besides nearby shopping and dining, the neighborhood is home to a handful of parks and sits just north of the interstate that connects the area to Western Michigan and the Chicago metro area. Music instructor and owner of Rachel’s Music Garden, Rachel Clark-Foos, says the neighborhood is as pleasant as it is convenient. “We have a grocery store right in our neighborhood,” Clark-Foos says. “And I know all of my neighbors. It feels nice to be part of a community.”

Well-kept cottages and Tudor-style homes

A stunning array of architectural fabric cloaks the cozy tree-covered Southwest Outer Drive neighborhood of Dearborn, Michigan. Homes reflecting the neighborhood’s rich heritage range in style from colonial revival to elegant Tudor designs and brick cottages. The price range of these homes makes them even more attractive, says Ali Farhat, a Realtor with RE/MAX in Dearborn. “It’s one of the lowest you’re going to find in the area,” says Farhat. According to him, that price range sits comfortably between $120,000 and $465,000, for the most part. The median home price is $225,000, in line with the previous year.

Edsel Ford’s nature preserve

Farhat cited the highly regarded schools in the neighborhood as another major draw to the area. According to Niche rankings, Nowlin Elementary School is a pillar of academic excellence, earning the school an overall grade of B. For middle school students, Smith Middle School provides a nurturing environment that fosters personal and academic growth and earns a B-minus. With consistently high praise for its rigorous curriculum, Edsel Ford High School features a “nature preserve” and encourages students to become stewards of the natural world. Edsel Ford earns a B-minus.

Penn-Vassar, Oxford and Whitmore-Bolles Parks

For nature enthusiasts and families seeking outdoor solace in the neighborhood, Penn-Vassar Park holds multiple playgrounds, open green space and a paved walking path around its perimeter. Oxford Park is a popular spot for friendly basketball games. Whitmore-Bolles has a popular splash pad, picnic tables and a playground with slides.

Black Box Coffee and an abundance of shopping

Residents of the Southwest Outer Drive neighborhood often drop by Black Box Coffee Shop and Art to discuss art over a hot cup of Joe. The shop promotes and showcases premium coffee and the work of local and national artists. For lunch or dinner, Unburger offers vegan burgers and fries on Michigan Avenue.

While Daily Fresh Supermarket serves as the neighborhood grocery store, selling carefully curated and imported items to suit the community's needs, other grocery stores like Kroger and Meijer are nearby. Residents also like to venture to the Dearborn Summer Market, held from June through September at Wagner Park in downtown Dearborn, to stock up on fresh ingredients or pick up a unique gift for a friend.

Also nearby is the Fairlane Town Center. This indoor mall has over 100 stores and restaurants, making it a one-stop shop for all your retail and dining needs. Some of the most popular stores in the mall include Macy's, J.C. Penney, and H&M, as well as a variety of specialty stores selling everything from jewelry to electronics.

Telegraph Road and Michigan Avenue

Residents who like to leave their cars at home have miles of sidewalks to enjoy and access to the Detroit public transit system via bus stops along Telegraph Road. Drivers can take Telegraph Road to Michigan Avenue, which puts downtown Dearborn roughly 5 miles away and downtown Detroit about 15 miles away. Less than a mile south, drivers can access Interstate 94, connecting them to Western Michigan and the Chicago metro area.

Dearborn Homecoming

Clark-Foos, a full-time mom in addition to her music instructor business, cites Dearborn Homecoming as one of the area’s best events for families. “There’s a beautiful hill where everyone gathers to enjoy the music. They bring in a fair and local food trucks, and it’s three nights of major fireworks. It’s something we always go to.” Clark-Foos says Dearborn also holds a restaurant month, during which local restaurants organize specials to attract people to Dearborn’s dining scene.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Charlie Shami

    Charlie Shami

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    Sonic Realty LLC

    (313) 362-8686

    32 Total Sales

    2 in Southwestern Outer Drive

    $190K - $250K Price Range

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  • Jim Shaffer

    Jim Shaffer

    Good Company

    (947) 222-4915

    3,753 Total Sales

    5 in Southwestern Outer Drive

    $177K - $220K Price Range

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  • Nancy Rademacher

    Nancy Rademacher

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    KW Professionals Brighton

    (734) 688-8089

    208 Total Sales

    1 in Southwestern Outer Drive

    $80,000 Price

    Nancy Rademacher
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  • Maria Starkey

    Maria Starkey

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    MBA Realty

    (734) 441-2563

    170 Total Sales

    1 in Southwestern Outer Drive

    $165,000 Price

    Maria Starkey
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  • James Wolfe

    James Wolfe

    Century 21 Curran & Oberski

    (947) 886-8334

    284 Total Sales

    1 in Southwestern Outer Drive

    $175,000 Price

    James Wolfe
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  • Craig Hickey

    Craig Hickey

    Responds Quickly

    Power House Group Realty

    (313) 751-3678

    229 Total Sales

    1 in Southwestern Outer Drive

    $190,500 Price

    Craig Hickey
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Detroit Metro Wayne County

23 min drive

Bus

Telegraph & Yale

Bus

Michigan & Staples

Bus

Michigan & Kandt

Bus

Michigan & Fitness Usa

Bus

Michigan & Outer Drive

Bus

Michigan & Geneva

Bus

Telegraph & Penn

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Southwestern Outer Drive US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Southwestern Outer Drive Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Southwestern Outer Drive, Dearborn sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwestern Outer Drive, Dearborn over the last 12 months is $431,950, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$434,000
Median Sale Price
$431,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$425,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$389,350
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$401,237
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
464
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$251

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,304
Number of Homes for Sale
42
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,182
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,426
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
9,475
Median Age
40
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$78,165
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,664

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.1%
% Population in Labor Force
62.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
26''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

70 / 100
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Sonic Realty LLC
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