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Nortown

Nortown

Neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan

Wayne County 48234

$99,966 Average Value
$75 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

A former village still retains its green character within Detroit

Once called Norris, and later North Detroit, Detroit’s Nortown neighborhood carries on the legacy of a farming village established over 150 years ago. Nortown may be deeply immersed in urban Metro Detroit, but its quiet streets, scores of spaced-out brick cottages and lush front lawns evoke memories of an agrarian past.
With downtown Detroit located on the horizon, Norton benefits from its location near the city.
With downtown Detroit located on the horizon, Norton benefits from its location near the city.
Beautiful homes with beautiful lawns are the primary feature of the Nortown neighborhood.
Beautiful homes with beautiful lawns are the primary feature of the Nortown neighborhood.
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Brick cottages sell for competitive prices

Nortown was mainly developed from the 1920s to the early 1950s, and brick bungalows and cottages are found along every street. Many of these Federal-style homes have been well-maintained and renovated, adding freshness to a vintage housing stock. While original-quality homes tend to sell for between $29,000 and $100,000, remodeled properties garner sale prices between $103,000 and $170,000. Nortown stands out among its neighbors for its leafy character; front lawns tend to feature shrubbery and curbside trees, giving Nortown the appearance of a suburban neighborhood. However, Nortown does share the rest of the city's struggles; a CAP Index rating of 8 indicates a very high risk of crime.
Many of Nortown's brick cottages have been restored and receive good prices when put on sale.
Many of Nortown's brick cottages have been restored and receive good prices when put on sale.
Several Nortown streets feature larger, two-story homes that have been refurbished.
Several Nortown streets feature larger, two-story homes that have been refurbished.
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Easy access to local parks

Nortown sits just a few blocks up Outer Drive east from local parks. The wide-open green spaces of Dorais Playground are typically used for family gatherings and sledding in the wintertime. Farwell Park likewise offers a seasonal ice-skating rink in addition to its basketball, pickleball and tennis courts and a recreation center that hosts family events and art classes.
A woman walks around Farwell Park, passing by community art murals near Nortown.
A woman walks around Farwell Park, passing by community art murals near Nortown.
A man works in the Farwell Park community garden located near Nortown.
A man works in the Farwell Park community garden located near Nortown.
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Innovative programs at Osborn High

Students can start their education at Marion Law Academy, which serves grades K-8, before attending Osborn High School. Both schools receive C-minus ratings from Niche. Osborn High seeks to bring out students’ potentials through dual enrollment initiatives, a Finance and Marketing Academy and even robotics and computer programming courses.
Teachers at Osborn High School boast a B rating on Niche.com near Nortown.
Teachers at Osborn High School boast a B rating on Niche.com near Nortown.
The Marion Law Academy proudly serves its home community of Nortown.
The Marion Law Academy proudly serves its home community of Nortown.
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Abundant employment and healthcare conveniences near Nortown

Nortown is just a short drive away from both employment and healthcare conveniences. Hamtramck’s General Motors “Factory Zero” is just a 15-minute drive down Van Dyke Avenue, while the manufacturing plants along Oakland Avenue are accessible within a similar drive down the Davison Freeway. Local employers like Fibre Industries and Tompkins Products Inc. sit just down Outer Drive from Nortown’s northern edge. The Conner Creek Health Center is located at the neighborhood’s northern end.

Old traditions come to life at family-run diners and a restored theater

Nothing speaks to Detroit’s unique culinary traditions like the Coney Island diner brand, and Nortown is home to Grandy’s Coney Island. Like many of its competitors, this diner is open 24 hours a day, serving up the classic “Coney Island hot dog” in addition to diner classics like Reuben sandwiches and eggs with bacon. Along Van Dyke Avenue, the family-owned Motown Café & Grill offers its own diverse menu that includes a hearty “Motown skillet” of breakfast foods. Though the 1950-built Bel-Air Drive-In may have closed in 1986, it has since been transformed into the Bel Air Luxury Cinema and offers a retro-themed moviegoing experience. Nortown is surrounded by supermarket options, including Joe Randazzo’s Fruit & Vegetable Market and the Pick & Save Supermarket.
Nortown's Joe Randozzo's Fruit and Vegetable Market is a delight for the eye and nose.
Nortown's Joe Randozzo's Fruit and Vegetable Market is a delight for the eye and nose.
Grandy's Coney Island serves breakfast sandwiches and lunchtime coneys in Nortown.
Grandy's Coney Island serves breakfast sandwiches and lunchtime coneys in Nortown.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Jasmine Pavlich

    Jasmine Pavlich

    JP Dwellings

    (734) 802-2923

    13 Total Sales

    1 in Nortown

    $110,000 Price

    Jasmine Pavlich
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  • Derek Lievens

    Derek Lievens

    Market Elite Inc

    (586) 930-6312

    110 Total Sales

    1 in Nortown

    $18,000 Price

    Derek Lievens
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  • Jennifer Hemstrom

    Jennifer Hemstrom

    Thrive Realty Company

    (947) 224-7983

    167 Total Sales

    1 in Nortown

    $151,000 Price

    Jennifer Hemstrom
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  • AbuSaleh Tarek

    AbuSaleh Tarek

    Remirus

    (313) 513-9956

    138 Total Sales

    1 in Nortown

    $35,000 Price

    AbuSaleh Tarek
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  • David Fisher

    David Fisher

    Keller Williams Advantage

    (947) 500-6171

    99 Total Sales

    1 in Nortown

    $151,000 Price

    David Fisher
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  • LuQuandra Robinson

    LuQuandra Robinson

    Front Page Properties

    (313) 474-5585

    40 Total Sales

    1 in Nortown

    $68,000 Price

    LuQuandra Robinson
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Windsor International

41 min drive

Bus

7 Mile & E Outer Dr

Bus

7 Mile & Sherwood

Bus

E Outer Dr & Bliss

Bus

Van Dyke & Bliss

Bus

7 Mile & Helen

Bus

7 Mile & Filer

Bus

7 Mile & Antwerp

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Nortown US
Homicide 10 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 10 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 9 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Nortown Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Nortown, Detroit sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Nortown, Detroit over the last 12 months is $72,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$80,000
Median Sale Price
$72,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$72,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$75

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,294
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1941
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,216
Significantly above the national average
1,933

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,126
Median Age
37
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$37,536
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,954

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84.9%
College Graduates
8.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
24''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

53 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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