A historic cemetery and homes from the early 1900s
Named for the 320-acre cemetery at its heart, Mount Olivet is a historic Detroit neighborhood with a variety of midcentury homes, home prices that are half the city average and convenient access to essential and recreational amenities. During the city’s automotive manufacturing boom, the neighborhood accommodated the influx of automotive workers coming to the city. These homes, built mainly between the 1920s and 1940s, are now known for their lower price points and close proximity to shopping, dining and major roads leading to the interstate or downtown Detroit. “Its prime location ensures easy access to major roads,” says Sherri Nelson Jones, Realtor with Traditions 21A Real Estate Co., “and there’s access to parks, schools and essential amenities just a short stroll away.”
Mt. Olivet Cemetery is set on 300 landscaped acres in the heart of Detroit.
Homes in Mt. Olivet are relatively affordable and generally well-maintained.
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Homes in Mount Olivet often sell below $100,000
Colonials and ranch-style homes built from the 1920s to 1940s relate the story of the Motor City’s heyday when the auto industry took off, and Detroit’s housing stock expanded rapidly to accommodate tens of thousands of auto workers. Nowadays, Jones says, Mount Olivet is “a prime piece of real estate” and a “family-oriented neighborhood,” as its quiet streets are lined with homes that regularly sell for between $25,000 and $89,000. Prices tend to reflect the amount of work a house might need, with homes at the lower end needing substantial repairs. The median home price is $54,000, down 31% from the previous year.
Colonial style homes in Mt. Olivet offer room for growing families.
Ranch style homes are found throughout Detroit's Mt. Olivet neighborhood.
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Local grocers, restaurants and shops
Options for dining out around Mount Olivet include Captain Jay’s Fish and Chicken on Van Dyke Avenue and Royal Fish and Chicken on Seven Mile East. Nearby, Great Canadian Fish, Chicken and Seafood offers a selection of seafood, poultry and various frozen foods. On Outer Drive East, Joe Randazzo’s Fruit and Vegetable Market is the neighborhood’s primary spot for fresh fruits and vegetables. To find great deals on gently used clothing and appliances, there's Veteran Resale Shop on East McNichols Road and Bruce Resale Shop on Van Dyke Avenue.
Stop by Captain Jay's Fish and Chicken in Mt. Olivet for a quick family sized dinner.
Find fresh produce at Joe Randazzo's Fruit & Vegetable Market near Mt. Olivet.
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Mount Olivet Cemetery tours and downtown events
Mount Olivet Cemetery is Detroit’s largest cemetery and was consecrated in 1888, adding rich history to the cemetery and the surrounding area. To educate residents about the cemetery’s historical significance, the Detroit Historical Society hosts walking tours each weekend from late September to the end of October. For larger events, Mount Olivet residents are just 8 miles from downtown Detroit, where Lions games draw crowds at Ford Field, and the annual Detroit Auto Show happens every January at Huntington Place.
Interstate access and Detroit Department of Transportation bus stops
The neighborhood has abundant sidewalks, and residents can easily walk to the bus stops along larger roads such as Outer Drive East. South of the neighborhood, Outer Drive turns into Conner Street, which drivers can follow for roughly 2 miles to reach Interstate 94. For drivers heading to downtown Detroit, the heart of the city is just about an 8-mile drive by way of Van Dyke Avenue. Seven Mile Road runs along the neighborhood's northern edge, putting Henry Ford St. John Hospital, a 6-mile drive, within 15 minutes.
Optimist-Parkgrove Playground among diverse neighborhood green spaces
Kids may enjoy local parks such as Optimist-Parkgrove Playground, which features a soccer field, a playground and picnic tables. Paved pathways surround the O’Brien Playground on East McNichols Road, which holds a playground and picnic tables. Mount Olivet Cemetery offers miles of paved pathways for a quiet green space to walk.
O'Brien Park is located near home, making it easy to walk or bike to.
Spend hours playing outside with your kids at Optimist Parkgrove Playground.
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Osborn High School’s teachers make the grade
Students can attend pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Marion Law Academy, which earns a C-minus from Niche. Osborn High School maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1. Overall, Osborn High School earns a grade of C-minus on Niche, but the school's teachers earn a B rating.
Laura F. Osborn High School serves 407 students in grades 9-12 according to Niche.com.
Marion Law Academy has 362 students in grades PK, K-8, according to Niche.com.
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Crime
The overall CAP Index for Mount Olivet is a 9, indicating a higher crime risk than the rest of the nation, which maintains an index score of 4 overall. Relating to specific crimes, the highest scores for the neighborhood are for violent crimes, which receive a 10 out of 10, indicating a high risk.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mount Olivet
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mount Olivet Demographics and Home Trends
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