Improving homes, parks and schools in north Detroit
Eight miles north of downtown Detroit, Littlefield Community is big on community involvement. Passionate residents under the banner of the Littlefield Community Association, have redeveloped the neighborhood park and fought for safer pedestrian routes for kids. Progress is ongoing to remove the widespread blight. "The looks have improved, the school has improved," says Moussa Sobh, Realtor with Empire Realty Group, who has worked in the greater Detroit area for 24 years. Having sold five homes here within a few months, he says that the hot market here is a testament to the neighborhood's improvements. "This is what people are looking for: they want their kids to be in a safe school and a safe area and they feel that way here."
Some homes need a little TLC in Littlefield Community.
A painted sidewalk brings color to the Littlefield Community.
The football field at Mumford High School is excellent.
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Bungalows and American Foursquares ready to renovate
The houses in this residential community date back to the 1920s, reflecting the popular styles of the day, namely brick Craftsman bungalows and American Foursquares, many of which now serve as duplexes. Abandoned and boarded-up homes are still widespread throughout the neighborhood, mixed in between occupied and well-cared-for homes with mowed lawns and trimmed hedges. There are many opportunities for big rehabilitation projects, which may cost as much as the houses themselves. Fixer-uppers are on the market for $30,000 to $60,000, while move-in-ready homes can range between $80,000 and $160,000. "The one I recently closed was for $40,000, and the owner is putting another $30,000 or $40,000 into it," Sobh says. "So if you're going to spend $80,000 to live in that area it shows you're comfortable there."
Single-family homes are in abundance in Littlefield Community.
Lovely bungalows can be found in Littlefield Community.
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Playgrounds, picnics and walking paths at Littlefield Park
Littlefield Park is a focal point for renovations and improvements. Shortly after the Community Association formed in 2006, members set their sights on redeveloping the 11-acre space on the neighborhood's north side. The park now features two baseball diamonds, a playground, a picnic pavilion and paved walking paths circling the open, grassy area. In 2018, it received new basketball courts from the city and the Detroit Pistons. The Community Association also completed a new skatepark in 2023, with a $300,000 grant from The Skatepark Project, formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation, a nonprofit that aims to increase access to free, outdoor recreation.
Littlefield Playground is perfect for local kids trying to get exercise.
A gazebo in Littlefield Park is great for spending time with friends.
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Academic competitions at Noble Elementary-Middle
Littlefield Community's kids can walk to their neighborhood school, Noble Elementary-Middle, which earns a C-minus from Niche. There, they show off their math, social studies and language arts skills in the Academic Games. Kids now have a safer journey thanks to the Michigan Department of Transportation's Safe Routes 2 School Program. In 2009, the Community Association applied for and was awarded $483,810 to help improve the neighborhood's pedestrian infrastructure, such as sidewalks, bike lanes and crosswalks. Students may graduate from Central High School, which earns a C-minus.
Noble Elementary-Middle School building in Mackenzie.
Central High School campus.
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Art in the Park for neighborhood kdis
Neighborhood events aim to support the neighborhood kids. Partnering with the nonprofit Brilliant Detroit, the Community Association opened the SMILE House near Littlefield Park in 2019. It hosts events such as Story Hour, Art in the Park and MyGarden, a garden-based nutrition program for kids in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The Community Association puts together the annual History in the Neighborhood event at Littlefield Park, where Civil War reenactors highlight the contributions of Black soldiers during the war.
Check out the artwork at Umoja Village near Littlefield Community.
Littlefield Community has inspirational murals that reflect the dreams of people here.
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Casual eats at Hollywood Coney Island
Grand River Avenue hosts a handful of retail and restaurant options on the neighborhood's south side. Here, Family Dollar has basic pantry staples, and Grand Price Market has fresh produce, meats and other groceries. Hollywood Coney Island, a franchise of metro Detroit’s famous Coney Island hot dog restaurant concept, serves American comfort classics around the clock, from hot dogs and hamburgers to corned beef sandwiches and chili fries.This location is drive-through only. Bordered by Interstate 96, this area also has a convenient route to the downtown shopping and dining scenes.
Hollywood Coney Island is a fantastic local fast food restaurant.
Try the delicious Hollywood Coney Island Dog.
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I-96 goes to downtown Detroit
Commuters enjoy direct highway access. I-96 is a nearby route to downtown Detroit, 8 miles south. The Detroit Department of Transportation operates several bus routes within the neighborhood. The number three bus stops on Grand River Avenue every 20 minutes. Four miles north, Detroit Medical Center's Sinai-Grace Hospital provides emergency care with a Level II trauma center. The Detroit Metropolitan Airport is about 20 miles west, serving 31 million passengers each year.
Higher-than-average crime rates
Littlefield Community faces higher-than-average crime rates. The neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of seven out of 10, compared with the national average of four out of 10. It scores a 10 out of 10 in the homicide category. The neighborhood is part of the Detroit Police Department's Second Precinct, which saw a 13% rise in homicides between 2020 and 2021. The Detroit Police Department outlined a Community Safety Strategy in 2022, proposing increased police presence and monthly community meetings in the area.
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Littlefield Community Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Littlefield Community, Detroit sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Littlefield Community, Detroit over the last 12 months is $46,250, up 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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