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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LuQuandra Robinson
Front Page Properties
(313) 474-5585
40 Total Sales
1 in Nortown
$68,000 Price
Justin Bercheny
Max Broock, REALTORS-Royal Oak
(313) 484-2882
126 Total Sales
1 in Nortown
$172,500 Price
Jasmine Pavlich
JP Dwellings
(734) 802-2923
13 Total Sales
1 in Nortown
$110,000 Price
Derek Lievens
Market Elite Inc
(586) 930-6312
104 Total Sales
1 in Nortown
$18,000 Price
Jennifer Hemstrom
Thrive Realty Company
(947) 224-7983
182 Total Sales
1 in Nortown
$151,000 Price
AbuSaleh Tarek
Remirus
(313) 513-9956
140 Total Sales
1 in Nortown
$35,000 Price
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| 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
On average, homes in Nortown, Detroit sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Nortown, Detroit over the last 12 months is $200,000, down 50% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$159,900
Welcome to 19178 Sherwood St – a stunning, fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the heart of Detroit. This move-in ready gem features a spacious layout, stylish upgrades throughout, and a detached 2-car garage. Enjoy cooking in the updated kitchen complete with a brand-new range and microwave, or cozy up in the inviting living room with a modern fireplace as your centerpiece.The
$75,000
Great Rental Investment or Primary Residence Opportunity!Located in a desirable neighborhood near Vandyke and Outer Drive, this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers both comfort and convenience. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking for a smart rental investment, this property is a fantastic opportunity.Step inside to find a freshly painted interior with new
Ali Muzahid American Realtors
$900 per month
Welcome to the lower unit of 19707 Cliff Street – a clean and spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom duplex located on a quiet block in Detroit. This well-maintained home features a bright living room, an eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space, and two comfortable bedrooms with fresh paint and flooring throughout. Enjoy access to a shared basement for storage and a fenced-in backyard perfect for outdoor
Charles Markowitz Keller Williams Somerset
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