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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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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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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.
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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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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Parks in this Area
Calimera Park
Trails
O'Brien Park
Kern Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Marrusso Park
Beland Manning Park
Optimist-Parkgrove Playground
Transit
Airport
Windsor International
39 min drive
Bus
E Outer Dr & Greiner
Bus
E Outer Dr & Eastwood
Bus
Van Dyke & Mcnichols
Bus
Van Dyke & Stockton
Bus
Van Dyke & Hollywood
Bus
E Outer Dr & Park Grove
Bus
Van Dyke & Hildale
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mount Olivet
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
10
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mount Olivet Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Olivet, Detroit sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Olivet, Detroit over the last 12 months is $64,500, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,179
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,097
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,726
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.9%
College Graduates
8.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
% Population in Labor Force
52.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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