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East English Village

East English Village

Neighborhood Reviews
3.9
$178,424 Average Value
$114 Average Price per Sq Ft
23 Homes For Sale

Revitalizing community celebrating its strengths

Though mostly undeveloped until 1913, Detroit’s East English Village neighborhood experienced significant growth in the mid-twentieth century thanks to the city’s burgeoning automotive industry. Today, the neighborhood’s streets are lined with brick homes styled in mid-century fashion, and residents stay connected through community holiday parties, landscaping contests and garden tours. In addition to its community vibe, East English Village continues to grow, attracting affordable housing projects like “The Ribbon” on East Warren Avenue. “The Ribbon building has retail on the first floor and apartments on floors two and three,” says Ron Otto, Realtor with Real Broker, LLC. “And two more projects like that are going up within five blocks.”

East English Village is known for its array of home styles, shapes, and sizes.
East English Village is known for its array of home styles, shapes, and sizes.
East English Village are generally well maintained and increasing in value.
East English Village are generally well maintained and increasing in value.
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Modest lawns and traditional brick houses

The neighborhood’s tree-lined streets and mix of architecture is part of East English Village’s charm, says Jay Williams, co-owner of Next Chapter Books. “There wasn’t this cookie-cutter setting,” Williams says. “There’s a variety here we fell in love with.” Built primarily between the 1930s and 1950s, East English Village homes exude the unique charm of Tudor, Cape Cod and colonial revival styles popular at that time. Homes commonly come with brick facades and sit on grassy lawns little wider than the houses themselves. Prices can dip as low as $94,000 and reach as high as $295,000. The median home price in 2024 was $178,500, up 2% from the previous year.

Residents of East English enjoy dense tree canopies that come out during the summer monthts.
Residents of East English enjoy dense tree canopies that come out during the summer monthts.
East English Village is adorned with a variety of charming two-story brick homes.
East English Village is adorned with a variety of charming two-story brick homes.
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A thriving bookstore, locally made products and neighborhood bars

The community is attracting local restaurateurs, and Williams says the general hope is that a growing dining scene will also bring in locally owned shops. “We started as a popup at the Alger Theater in November of 2022, and we got a sense the community was happy to have a bookstore,” Williams says. “The community has responded very well to being able to shop locally in their community.” In August of 2023, Next Chapter Books opened its doors on East Warren Avenue, bringing a neighborhood bookstore to the area. To support local artists, residents can pick up paintings and other works at The Secret Garden Gallery Detroit, which also offers art classes and interactive murals.

Grocery options include Royal Fresh Market and the East Warren Farmers Market, the latter of which is sponsored by the E. Warren Development Corp, which focuses on attracting new businesses to the area. The Farmers Market is open each Thursday from June to September and sells locally made goods like organic body products and handcrafted jewelry alongside fresh, Michigan-grown produce. Popular restaurants in the area include Good Vibes Lounge, known for its Lobster Burger and Hennessey Wings, and the Detroit Pepper Company, home of the original Detroit Stuffed Pepper.

Join the legendary Cadieux Cafe Feather Bowling League which hosts weekly get togethers.
Join the legendary Cadieux Cafe Feather Bowling League which hosts weekly get togethers.
Next Chapter Books often hosts poetry readings, concerts, and author-meets.
Next Chapter Books often hosts poetry readings, concerts, and author-meets.
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Sledding hills and dog runs

While East English Village does not have parks, plenty of green spaces surround it. Less than a mile east, Balduck Park has one of Detroit’s most popular sledding hills, which earned a mention in the Elmore Leonard novel “Pagan Babies." With more than 56 acres of green space, the park is also home to wooded trails, playgrounds and a dog park. Families can let the kids play at nearby Messmer Playground on Bluehill Street or Morningside Playground on 3 Mile Drive.

Our four-legged friends love the paths, tree covered grass and fields at Balduck Park.
Our four-legged friends love the paths, tree covered grass and fields at Balduck Park.
Kids will enjoy playing for hours at the Messmer Playground.
Kids will enjoy playing for hours at the Messmer Playground.
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Recycled materials build a sustainable community

Local events include student workshops and creative programs lasting six, eight or 12 weeks at the Arts & Scraps Detroit Community Store. The East English Village neighborhood association also hosts a popular holiday party each December, a garden club and an annual garage sale.

Short commutes on major roadways

With Interstate 94 partially bordering the neighborhood, East English Village provides drivers quick access to metro Detroit and its major thoroughfares. Larger streets like Chandler Park Drive and East Warren Avenue are lined with bus stops, giving residents access to Detroit’s public transit system. Sidewalks line most streets, and walkers can access local shops and restaurants easily. Henry Ford St. John Hospital is only 2 miles east, providing residents with fast access to 24-hour emergency medical care. For national and international flights, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is roughly 27 miles southwest.

STEM programs and robotics clubs

Marquette Elementary-Middle School, which earns a C-minus on Niche, offers pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. High school students can attend East English Village Preparatory Academy, known for its STEM and gardening programs, robotics and chess clubs and monthly field trips. The academy also partners with the University of Detroit Mercy to offer dual-enrollment courses. East English Village Prep earns a D.

Marquette Elementary-Middle School has 514 students in grades PK, K-8 in 2024.
Marquette Elementary-Middle School has 514 students in grades PK, K-8 in 2024.
Students at East English Village Preparatory Academy come from several nearby communities.
Students at East English Village Preparatory Academy come from several nearby communities.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Windsor International

40 min drive

Bus

Warren & Yorkshire

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Mack & Grayton

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Harper & Yorkshire

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Warren & E Outer Dr

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Harper & Bishop

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Warren & Grayton

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Cadieux & Waveney

Reviews

Homes.com Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 Current Resident
5/13/2025 Homes.com Review
A neighborhood you actually get to know your neighbors! Ive been here since 2016 and have made many good friend here in the neighborhood, people look out for each other, there are monthly events and a lot of great development is happening on East Warren.
Niche Reviews
3.9 6 Reviews
4.0 Current Resident
11/7/2017 Niche Review
I like that I can walk around at night and feel safe. I'm near a cold stone and Starbucks, so me and my friends can hang out. The neighbors are very engaging and nice. Diversity could be a big improvement.
3.0 Current Resident
9/5/2021 Niche Review
I've been living on Bishop for 35 years, it was a very Prestige neighborhood to live in back then. I have seen whole blocks change after Police and Firefighters move out of this neighborhood/Detroit. But E.E.V. is not what it use to be it is struggling for survival. Most people try to keep there yard Beautiful but you have some just don't care. This is still a part of Detroit I hear shooting at night which is becoming more frequent and scary. But on my block we all help each other and police our block as much as we can prayers has kept us safe. This is home until I see different.
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East English Village Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$185,000
Median Sale Price
$173,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$184,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$70,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
89
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$114

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,745
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Median Year Built
1937
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,958
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
642
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
642
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,445

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    5736 Whittier Ave, Detroit, MI 48224

    $185,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,751 Sq Ft
    • 5736 Whittier Ave
    • New 21 days ago

    Welcome to 5736 Whittier Street, a spacious brick bungalow in Detroit's desirable East English Village. This home features 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms—two bedrooms and one bath on each level—making it ideal for families, guests, or shared living arrangements. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout, adding warmth and charm. The property also includes a 2-car garage, a covered back porch perfect

    Ishma Best Prep Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
4,723
Median Age
39
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$63,750
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,101

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.9%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

46 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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