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Five Points

Five Points

Suburban Neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan

Wayne County 48219

Neighborhood Reviews
5.0
$93,237 Average Value
$100 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Detroit's tree-lined northwestern corner

Five Points has the distinction of being the neighborhood that forms Detroit’s northwestern corner, with suburban Southfield to the north and Redford Charter Township to the west. And although it’s still part of the city, the streets of Five Points have a very suburban feel thanks to their abundance of sidewalks and trees.
Aerial view of the Five Points neighborhood showing lush trees and large lots.
Aerial view of the Five Points neighborhood showing lush trees and large lots.
Prospective home buyers will find affordable, well-maintained homes in Five Points.
Prospective home buyers will find affordable, well-maintained homes in Five Points.
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Where many roads converge

Located 15 miles from downtown Detroit, Five Points is named for the so-called five-pointed intersection of Seven Mile Road, Grand River Avenue and Five Points Street. “This is a good outer-area community,” says Realtor Tami Jo Schuetzler of The Signature Group. “You’ve got some really affordable homes, mostly ranch homes and bungalows, and it’s close to the expressways.” Residents can access I-96 to downtown from Telegraph Road, or travel across Detroit’s northern boundary via Eight Mile Road. Detroit Department of Transportation buses have multiple stops along Seven Mile Rd., Eight Mile Rd. and Grand River Ave.
Opyium Lounge is a local favorite in Five Points that serves delicious food and cold drinks.
Opyium Lounge is a local favorite in Five Points that serves delicious food and cold drinks.
A variety of strip malls can be found on the borders of Five Points.
A variety of strip malls can be found on the borders of Five Points.
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Homes more affordable than in neighboring suburbs

The median price of a Five Points home is about $80,000 less than those just a few blocks away in Redford Township. “You can get a well-built, brick ranch home for under $100,000,” Schuetzler says. “It’s a good, solid price point.” Five Points homes tend to be brick ranches or vinyl-sided bungalows around 1,000 square feet. Prices range from $55,000 to around $180,000. Neighborhood fixer-uppers can sell for $30,000 or less.
Cottage-style homes give Five Points its warmth and charm.
Cottage-style homes give Five Points its warmth and charm.
A colorful Cape Cod-style cottage sits next to a Craftsman home in Five Points.
A colorful Cape Cod-style cottage sits next to a Craftsman home in Five Points.
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Fresh seafood and other dining options nearby

Five Points is primarily residential but does have a handful of shopping and dining choices. Customers at Obama Fresh Fish and Seafood can purchase fresh seafood or poultry to make at home, or order it fried in-house. Demi’s Restaurant and Bar features live entertainment and hosts a monthly Corvette Night in the parking lot. Just a few blocks from the neighborhood, The Smackin’ offers eclectic choices like lobster grilled cheese and seafood egg rolls, as well as wings served by the pound with a choice of eight house-made glazes and sauces. For grocery shopping, Aldi and Spartan Foods are just outside the neighborhood in Redford Township. Darou Salam African Market is another nearby option on Seven Mile Rd.
The well-known Coney Island restaurants are a short drive from Five Points.
The well-known Coney Island restaurants are a short drive from Five Points.
Nu Wave Fish offers a variety of fresh seafood options in Five Points.
Nu Wave Fish offers a variety of fresh seafood options in Five Points.
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Neighborhood playgrounds create family friendly setting

Fargo-Fenton Playground – located at the corner of Fargo and Fenton Streets – features a pair of play areas under the shade of dozens of tall oaks, as well as a walking path that circles around the park’s border. There is also a small playground with a little library on a former Lenore Ave. Lot that has been converted into a neighborhood park space. Nearby Grand Lawn Cemetery, which covers 175 acres along the Rouge River, is also utilized by area walkers.
Come practice your jump shot at Edward G Heckel Park.
Come practice your jump shot at Edward G Heckel Park.
Swing the day away at Claude Allison Park.
Swing the day away at Claude Allison Park.
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Charles Wright Academy a neighborhood schooling option

One of the neighborhood's most notable landmarks is its empty school. The former Detroit Open School was one of 195 Detroit Public Schools closed between 2000-2015. The abandoned building is owned by the city, which is actively shopping the property to potential residential developers. Five Points students may attend the nearby Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science. With a B-rating on Niche, this K-8 school with a focus on the performing arts is ranked as the No. 4 standout middle school in the Detroit area. Communications and Media Arts High School, a public magnet school emphasizing communications and media, is the nearest high school. It has a C-rating. Neighborhood residents might also attend Madison-Carver Academy, a K-8 charter school with a C-rating, or Emerson Elementary-Middle School, a K-8 Detroit Public School with a C-minus rating. Henry Ford High, which has nearly quadrupled in enrollment since 2018, also serves Five Points students. Ford has a C-minus on Niche.
Students are challenged to excel at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science.
Students are challenged to excel at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science.
Ralph W. Emerson School welcomes your visit.
Ralph W. Emerson School welcomes your visit.
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Churches play an active role in community life

Churches play an important role in Five Points culture. New St. Mark Baptist Church has welcomed parishioners to its Eight Mile Rd. location for decades. The adjoining Abayomi Community Development Corporation serves the entire Five Points and Northwest Detroit community. Abayomi offers youth and family services, homeowner education programs, and financial literacy programs. One of Detroit’s largest churches is also near Five Points. Greater Grace Temple, an Apolistic Pentecostal church with 6,000 members, has a sprawling campus just outside the neighborhood on Seven Mile Road.
Harvest Christian Church is one of many churches that work to build up the community.
Harvest Christian Church is one of many churches that work to build up the community.
The Abayomi Community Development Center offers programs to assist Five Points residents.
The Abayomi Community Development Center offers programs to assist Five Points residents.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

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    Elaine Clifford

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    RCH Brokerage Legacy Inc

    (947) 282-9330

    7 Total Sales

    1 in Five Points

    $30,000 Price

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  • Nick Asplund

    Nick Asplund

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    @properties Christie's Int'l RE Grosse Pointe

    (947) 210-4702

    75 Total Sales

    2 in Five Points

    $59K - $90K Price Range

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    Alicia Young

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    Nest Finders

    (947) 300-5508

    29 Total Sales

    1 in Five Points

    $104,000 Price

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  • Lynn Miller

    Lynn Miller

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    Prestige Realty International

    (313) 634-0952

    16 Total Sales

    1 in Five Points

    $140,000 Price

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  • Milton Owens-Crawford

    Milton Owens-Crawford

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    Reach Realty Group

    (313) 921-5133

    47 Total Sales

    1 in Five Points

    $40,000 Price

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  • Terry Randall

    Terry Randall

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    RE/MAX Dream Properties

    (734) 366-4527

    72 Total Sales

    1 in Five Points

    $67,000 Price

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Detroit Metro Wayne County

37 min drive

Bus

7 Mile & Lenore

Bus

7 Mile Rd & Woodbine

Bus

Grand River & Fenton

Bus

Telegraph & Seven Mile Rd

Bus

Grand River & Winston

Bus

Grand River & Wormer

Bus

7 Mile Rd & Lenore

Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 Niche User
4/24/2015 Niche Review
Most people in my area has a good paying job, but has not had a raise in some years, as we all know everything is or has gone up in price except the pay checks. The jobs in my area is good for having a second income to help out in the household. Most people love their first job and often state that if they can get at least to raises on their first job they would let go of there second job. So in my area the overall job outlook in my area I rate it the best for having a second job.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Five Points US
Homicide 9 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Five Points Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Five Points, Detroit sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Five Points, Detroit over the last 12 months is $94,000, up 22% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$101,950
Median Sale Price
$94,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$94,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$100

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
947
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1951
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
935
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
800
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,012
Median Age
39
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$39,143
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,706

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.4%
College Graduates
8.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.2%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

45 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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