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Gladys Knight’s Detroit home
Once called home by the “Empress of Soul,” Martin Park is now a suburban neighborhood known for its well-maintained homes and its Catholic university—the largest in the state. On La Salle Avenue, the Gladys Knight House, where the soul legend herself once lived, is now a historic site that attracts fans far and wide. Between Fairfield Street and Livernois, the University of Detroit Mercy campus occupies a large swath of Martin Park. Besides this historic landmark and highly regarded Catholic university, Martin Park offers residents space from the lively atmosphere of downtown Detroit while sitting no more than eight miles from the city’s epicenter.
Martin Park is a small, tight-knit community located to the north of Detroit.
Motown legend Gladys Knight was once a resident of Detroit's Martin Park neighborhood.
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Well-kept homes dressed in brick
Built mostly in the early 20th century, homes in Martin Park commonly come with brick exteriors and covered porches but range in style. Prairie-style homes with low-pitched roofs sit alongside Tudors with sharp roof lines and Colonial-style two-story homes. The median lot size is little more than a tenth of an acre, though driveways are standard throughout the neighborhood. Two-story Colonial homes needing significant repair can sell for less than $20,000, while a fully renovated, more modern Colonial home can sell for $200,000. A well-maintained ranch home can sell for $45,000, but larger and more ornate Queen Anne-style homes can sell for less than $300,000. The median home price in Martin Park is $120,900. Long Realty Group real estate broker Jabari Long says the area is historic. “The homes are large,” he says, “and filled with older occupants with well-maintained properties.”
Homes in Martin Park are generally well maintained and prime for updating.
Ornate and well-maintained homes are found throughout Detroit's Martin Park neighborhood.
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Pre-kindergarten through graduate school
For pre-kindergarten through 8th grade classes, Martin Park students can enroll at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy. This Detroit Public School earns a C-minus on Niche and encourages mindfulness with its “calm classroom” time, when students learn the benefits of stretching and focused breathing. At C-graded Samuel C. Mumford High School, students can join the swim team, learn to dance and earn college credits through dual enrollment. Students won’t have to leave Martin Park for higher learning since the University of Detroit Mercy occupies the western half of the neighborhood.
Robeson/Malcolm X Academy earned a "C-" rating in 2024 from Niche.com.
Mumford High School has 889 students in grades 9-12 in 2024.
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Palmer Park and a world-class golf course
Palmer Park offers Martin Park residents 296 acres of green space with trails weaving through its woodlands, a splash park for kids and a historic log cabin and lighthouse. Just next to Palmer Park, the Detroit Golf Club features an 18-hole course designed by Donald Ross.
Palmer Park is home to a large community garden where residents can grow fresh vegetables.
Martin Park residents can meet new friends when they become members of the Detroit Golf Club.
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Coney Island fare and corner stores
Within Martin Park, there are a few corner stores like Stop & Go Detroit that sell beverages and quick snacks. Larger grocery trips require a run to the nearby ALDI on Woodward Avenue or Savon Foods Super Market on Livernois. On nights when the family cook takes a break, Martin Park families can enjoy the catfish at Bosco Fish Seafood & Poultry or the corned beef at Parkside Coney Island.
Find fresh fish and other seafood items at Bosco Fish Seafood and Poultry in Martin Park.
Residents of Martin Park shop for their home cooking needs at Savon Foods Super Market.
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Volunteer-driven community events
Established in 2017, the New Martin Park District Association organizes community programs that unite neighbors and help improve the Martin Park community. In addition to smaller community events, the group participates in citywide efforts like the Motor City Makeover, an annual volunteering event focusing on cleaning and improving neighborhoods across Detroit.
Martin Park shares the Community Park with Pilgam Village.
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy is in the heart of Martin Park.
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Bus stops, sidewalks and interstate access
Martin Park residents can access the city's bus system through the Detroit Department of Transportation bus stops along Fairfield Street, Livernois, Puritan Avenue and West Nichols Road. Getting to the stops is also easy since the neighborhood streets are lined with sidewalks. For drivers of Martin Park, the John C. Lodge Freeway is just over a half mile south and Interstate 75 is just under 2.5 miles east.
Dual risks of crime and flooding
The risk of crime in Martin Park is higher than the national average. The neighborhood’s CAP Index is 7, compared to the nation’s overall CAP Index of 4. There is also some flood risk associated with the neighborhood, as 19% of its properties are at risk of flooding over the next 30 years. While the risk to residential properties and roads is moderate, the risk to commercial properties is considered major, according to data from the website Risk Factor.
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The fall is very beautiful and the temperatures are nice. It is Michigan, so the temperatures in the winter vary each week, but we usually get a lot of snow and are required to wear coats and boots to travel around comfortably.
5.0Current Resident
6/15/2023Niche Review
my neighborhood is very peaceful and quiet, I like that I can go outside and feel safe. The neighbors are nice and all the houses around us are well kept its a good thriving environment.
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Martin Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Martin Park, Detroit sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Martin Park, Detroit over the last 12 months is $189,000, up 48% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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