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McDougall-Hunt and its community
McDougall-Hunt’s most obvious attraction is its proximity to downtown Detroit and all of the city’s biggest events. But the soul of McDougall-Hunt comes from the hardworking community members dedicated to improving and uplifting the neighborhood. The neighborhood’s people are a big part of what makes the neighborhood great, says Katrina Watkins, Founder and CEO of the Bailey Park Neighborhood Development Corporation, a community organization that takes its name from one of McDougall-Hunt’s local parks and aims to strengthen the neighborhood through community engagement programs. In addition to the efforts of BPNDC, Watkins says there are a number of other neighborhood staples that highlight a community-wide effort to further develop the area. “Key Street Project has a greenhouse in the community,” Watkins says. “The Heidelberg Project is located in the neighborhood too, and people come from all over to see that project.”
McDougall-Hunt is located just minutes from Downtown Detroit.
Large format murals designed by local artists are found all around McDougall-Hunt.
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Housing improvements are underway
There are plenty of empty lots in McDougall-Hunt, giving potential residents ample space to build a home that best meets their needs. Properties might also come with the burned-out ruins of a home, which would then need substantial rebuilding or complete demolition. These more demanding properties are mixed in with Colonial, Victorian and ranch-style homes that come fully renovated or needing work. The median lot size is a little less than a tenth of an acre and most homes come with a private driveway, though street parking is common throughout the neighborhood. Home prices can range from $49,000 for a four-bedroom Colonial home needing renovations to $227,000 for a fully renovated two-bedroom bungalow. The median home price in McDougall-Hunt is $226,900.
Those looking to renovate will find a many good candidate homes inside McDougall-Hunt.
Homeowners in Detroit's McDougall-Hunt neighborhood take pride in maintaining their properties.
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Creole food comes to Detroit
There’s a Family Dollar in the middle of McDougall-Hunt and a Kentucky Fried Chicken on the east side of the neighborhood, but the neighborhood’s locally-owned shops and restaurants give residents options for putting money back into the community. Leonardo’s Produce keeps the neighborhood stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, and nearby Germack Pistachio Company offers locally-roasted coffee, nuts and seeds. Off Gratiot Avenue, Louisiana Creole Gumbo serves up gumbo, jambalaya and other Cajun-style fare.
Stop by Louisiana Creole Gumbo for a quick, hot serving of authentic Louisiana-style Jambalaya.
Stop by Germack Coffee Roasting Co. for all your coffee supply needs.
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A community that collaborates for events
“We’re pretty close to People’s Missionary Baptist and Saint Paul Church,” Watkins says. “They hold events in the community and we host a variety of events.” Residents gather at St. Paul Church for annual Easter celebrations at the Easter Bag Giveaway, and BPNDC hosts events like The Good Old Days Neighborhood Reunion Party at the BPNDC Hub on Joseph Campau. For one of BPNDC’s biggest events, Earthfest, the organization partners with the University of Michigan and Detroit’s Office of Sustainability to promote sustainable living.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Serving McDougall-Hunt’s pre-kindergarten through 8th grade students, Spain Elementary-Middle School offers robotics and STEM classes and earns a C-minus on Niche. Focusing on business, administration and entrepreneurship, Southeastern High School earns a C and offers students multiple mentoring programs, robotics and other programs.
Charles L. Spain Elementary-Middle School has an overall Niche grade of C-.
Southeastern High School hosts students in grades 9-12.
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Outdoor spaces offering places to play, workout and enjoy art
All around Detroit, empty lots have been converted into parks with nothing more than grass fields, but Bailey Park gives residents a little more. Its playground gives kids a place to climb and swing, while its small exercise station gives residents pull-up bars, dip bars and more. For a different outdoor experience, the Heidelberg Project is an outdoor art installation serving as part of a larger project that aims to improve the lives and neighborhoods of community members throughout Detroit. That project, Watkins says, has been a staple of McDougall-Hunt for more than 30 years. Located on Heidelberg Street, the project colors its block with visual works like a polka dotted house, a massive collection of well-worn children’s toys and a small stained glass shed titled “Street Ministry.”
Bailey Park offers plenty for kids of all ages to do outdoors.
Walk through the famous Heidelberg Project, curated by founder and Detroit native Tyree Guyton.
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Interstate travel is available just down the road
McDougall-Hunt’s main thoroughfare, Gratiot Avenue, connects drivers to Interstate 75 and hosts a string of Detroit Department of Transportation bus stops that link riders to neighborhoods all over the city. McDougall-Hunt is plenty walkable as well, with sidewalks lining most of its streets.
Residents of McDougall-Hunt enjoy quick and easy access to downtown and I-75.
Take a DDOT bus to travel downtown in minutes.
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An elevated risk of crime
Indicating a higher risk of crime, McDougall-Hunt’s CAP Index score is 8 out of 10. For comparison, the overall score for the United States is 4. The breakdown of McDougall-Hunt’s score indicates the risk is highest for violent crimes, though property crime risk is still higher than in the rest of the nation.
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McDougall-Hunt Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McDougall-Hunt, Detroit sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in McDougall-Hunt, Detroit over the last 12 months is $60,000, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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