Home to roughly 4,000 people, Denby is a small Detroit neighborhood that puts residents close to all the city's action. “It’s minutes from downtown, which has a lot of local nightclubs,” says Kingsley Ifezue, licensed real estate broker and owner of iTech Realty. “A lot of good bars and good food.” As for the neighborhood itself, Ifezue says the resilience of Denby residents and the neighborhood’s older homes are some of the reasons people like the area. “There are a lot of nice, beautiful brick homes in Denby,” he says. “It’s a tough neighborhood, but it’s got a lot of tradition, a lot of creativity and history.”
Craftsman style Bungalows in Denby have large front porches.
Colonials and Bungalows in Denby have fine brickwork.
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Brick for almost every home
Home styles in Denby vary, but brick siding is common across many of the styles in the area. Ranch homes, Tudor-style and two-story Colonial homes line the streets of Denby, and the lots are narrow but well-maintained. Detached garages are common, but the neighborhood’s streets are wide enough to accommodate street parking without being too narrow. “Home prices are up,” Ifezue says. “And people that own a home are happy because their home value has gone up, so they’re able to refinance and pull out some equity if they need it.” Ranch-style homes needing repairs start at around $30,000, and fully renovated two-story Colonial homes sell for around $125,000. The median home price in Denby is $65,500, a 24% increase from the previous year.
Denby is home to Bungalows and Tudors from the mid twentieth centruy.
Tidy Tudors are common in Denby.
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Local shops and soul food
Save A Lot and Grace Supermarket keep Denby homes stocked with groceries, and the neighborhood is home to a few corner stores where people can pick up snacks. On sites like Google Maps, Soul 2 Go has earned positive reviews for its ribs, greens and macaroni and cheese. There are a few local shops like Hammer Time Value Hardware and the candy store Love for the Kids, but serious shoppers will have to head to nearby Eastpointe Commons for stores like GameStop or Petco.
Soul 2 Go's modern kitchen creates family friendly meals four days weekly in Denby.
Classic's Barbershop in Denby welcomes regulars and walk-ins.
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The African World Festival brings people from all over the world
Just 11 miles from downtown Detroit, Denby is close to some of Motor City’s biggest events, like the International Detroit Auto Show and the Detroit Grand Prix. “One event that’s really fun is the African World Festival they do every year,” Ifezue says. “People from Africa come to display and sell their art. It’s nice because this is a very diverse area.”
Schools with creative programs and championship sports
Brewer Academy serves Denby students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and earns a C-minus on Niche. With 446 students and a 16:1 student-teacher ratio, Brewer offers a robotics program, a drone education program and mentoring for all its students. Known for its activism, Denby High School earns a C-minus. It offers a division-winning football team and a basketball team with multiple players who went on to play ball professionally.
Brewer Academy services Denby and other surrounding east side neighborhoods.
Edwin Denby High School is in the Denby neighborhood.
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Park improvements to come
Even as a small neighborhood, Denby is home to two public parks. Skinner Playfield holds a playground, a multi-use field and a small pavilion with picnic tables. Currently, Brookins Park is home to a playground and picnic shelters, but the city has started the process of improving the park by holding community meetings and taking feedback from Denby residents.
Visit nearby Skinner Playfield in Denby which received new basketball courts recently.
Skinner Park Playground and Dog Park in Denby has many activities to enjoy.
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Traveling the area is easy
Denby streets are lined with sidewalks, so the tiny neighborhood is excellent for walking. With public bus stops surrounding the neighborhood—on Morang Avenue, Kelly Road and Whittier Avenue—those without cars are still connected to the city at large. For drivers, Denby is tucked conveniently next to Interstate 94, which gives them access to the rest of the nation’s network of highways.
Higher risk of crime and flooding
The neighborhood is not without risk, as its overall CAP Index is a 7, indicating a higher risk of crime than the rest of the nation, which earns an overall CAP Index of 4. In addition, 22% of properties in Denby have a risk of being impacted by flooding over the next 30 years. While the risk to infrastructure is minor, residential properties and roads face moderate risk. Data from Risk Factor indicates commercial properties face a major risk of being impacted by floods over the next 30 years.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Denby
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Denby Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Denby, Detroit sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Denby, Detroit over the last 12 months is $74,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
1,380 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, brick ranch, newly refreshed and well spaced throughout, covered porch, living room with natural fireplace, formal dining room, open concept kitchen with new countertop, all bedrooms have good layout and closet space, most of the main level is hardwood floors that were recently refinished, large upper attic could be a spacious 4th bedroom, storage area or home
Calling all investors! 22 unit complex with 11 one bed one bath units and 11 two beds one bath units. Updated windows. Updated plumbing. Updated electrical! All new electic baseboard heaters. All new doors. Units have been remodeled. 19 units are occupied out of the 22 units. This complex is at a 15% cap at listing price. Once the 3 vacants are occupied this will be a 17% cap building. Cash cow !
Nicely updated, spacious 2-bedroom brick on a corner lot. This home has a nice formal dining room, natural fireplace in living room, eat-in kitchen, and a full basement with glass block windows and circuit breakers. The property has a large backyard and a corner lot. Freshly painted, cleaned up and ready to go. Priced for a quick sale!!!
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Section 8 approved! Move in ready!!1 bedroom 1 bath unit for $850 rent and 2 bedroom 1 bath unit for $950 for rent. Appliances will be included. Fully remodeled. Updated complex. Call management today Niki at (551)242-4129 or email skywaypropertymanagement2@gmail.com
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