$154,830Average Value$123Average Price per Sq Ft27Homes For Sale
Jefferson Chalmers on the rise
Jefferson Chalmers is characterized by its waterfront homes, parks and the historic Jefferson-Chalmers Business District. Match Realty agent Katie Wheeler says the community has remained somewhat antiquated for a long time and is gradually becoming modernized. A realtor with 7 years of experience, Wheeler can speak to the neighborhood's character and growth, being a resident herself. “Jefferson Chalmers is a community of boaters and is all about the canal life. We need more commerce, though. A few years back, we got a coffee shop and recently, we just got our first grocery store. That actually used to be a liquor store. We need more people to come and open their businesses, but it’s all happening and growing. We are a sought-after Detroit community that is slowly coming back."
Down by the Detroit River
Alfred Brush Ford Park features a renovated community center that hosts many activities for residents, including dance classes, karaoke and arts-and-crafts. Mariner Park offers front-row seat viewing of the Detroit River. At Maheras-Gentry Park, visitors can fish or go hiking and explore its 52 acres.
Spend time by the water at Mariner Park; at the playground in Jefferson Chalmers.
Homes built along canals & overhead view of Maheras-Gentry Historic Park.
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Proud homeowners on Harbor Island Street
The neighborhood features many Craftsman Bungalows, colonials, ranch-styles, and Cape Cod style homes. On Harbor Island Street, river-fronted homes with boat parking make a trip on the Detroit waterways a breeze. "It has an eclectic feel and there's a lot of old history that people have worked really hard to hold onto. It’s a neighborhood where the residents take a lot of pride in where they live. These people have worked really hard to renovate and maintain their properties. There's a lot of historic brick colonials, and they're all just beautiful homes," Wheeler says. Home prices in this area tend to range from $75,000 for a single-family unit up to $750,000 for a larger home on the waterfront.
The Jefferson Chalmers community is nestled along the local canals.
Jefferson Chalmers is full of colonial-style homes.
In Jefferson Chalmer, you will find a mix of newer colonial-style homes built along the canal.
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Meditations and music festivals
Residents can sign up for a yoga class at Detroit Abloom, a community farm and wellness garden. Manistique Community Treehouse Center is a pillar in the community leading eco projects and houses the Creative Empowerment Garden with a solar movie theater and greenhouse. The Fox Creek Pavilion and Artscape is a gathering space and an initiative to create more community spaces. It's also home to the Jefferson Chalmer’s Farmers Market. For a taste of local color, residents can visit Jazzin’ at the Vanity, a jazz & blues festival that highlights the neighborhood's musical heritage. This two-day event includes live music, food, a kids zone and local vendors, attracting visitors from all over the area.
Creative Empowerment Garden, in Jefferson Chalmers, has a solar movie theater and greenhouse
Manistique Community Treehouse Center, in Jefferson Chalmer, is a pillar in the community.
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Cajun, Carribbean and Coriander
Jefferson Chalmers has many flavors to taste. At Coriander Kitchen and Farm, diners can try different small plates all while enjoying marina-side dining. They can also stop by Detroit Soul, a local favorite, and enjoy some of their fried catfish. Norma G's Detroit is a Caribbean spot that serves up festive specialty cocktails and gourmet oxtail. Neighborhood Grocery is the one-stop shop for residents to stock up on everyday essentials.
Coriander Kitchen is a popular dining option located in Jefferson Chalmers.
Detroit Soul is a newly opened restaurant located on Jefferson Ave, in Jefferson Chalmers.
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Learning to fly
Carstens Academy of Aquatic Science has a C-minus rating from Niche and offers a robust STEM program where students can learn about environmental science, forensics and robotics. Davis Aerospace High School, with a C-rating from Niche, educates students on aircraft systems and drone technology for students wanting a career in aviation.
Davis Aerospace High School provides its students with access to Aviation courses.
Carstens Academy of Aquatic Science serves Pre-K - 8th grade students in Jefferson Chalmers.
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5/26/2016Niche Review
There is a lot of abandon house in this neighborhood.
2.0Niche User
8/15/2014Niche Review
I feel somewhat unsafe in my area because of the sheer amount of crime that takes place not only in my city, but all across the country. Countless people are being killed for no good reason; there actually is no good reason for taking another persons life. When I see a police officer a feeling of safety or security is not what I feel. There are just as many crooked police officers as there are crooked civilians. Crime is heavy here, but in reality no one is truly safe.
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Jefferson Chalmers Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit over the last 12 months is $162,499, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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