Low housing costs and location make Pilgrim Village appealing
Located along Detroit’s “Avenue of Fashion,” Livernois, Pilgrim Village offers homebuyers easy access to an abundance of retail amenities, major thoroughfares, and even local schools from the neighborhood’s own elementary school to the University of Detroit’s nearby Mercy campus, all for incredibly competitive housing prices. The potential for growth is strong in Pilgrim Village not only because of its competitive housing prices, but also because of its location. Realtor Erick Monzo of Keller Williams says, “This neighborhood’s location gives you quick access to all of the amenities Detroit has to offer, from shopping and dining to parks, museums, and more. Plus, it’s just minutes away from major highways, so getting around town is easy.” Just as other neighborhoods with rich histories have experienced major revivals due to the combination of low housing prices and convenient location, Pilgrim Village is ripe for such an opportunity.
University of Detroit Mercy offers bachelor's and master's in architecture.
The clock tower rises above the University of Detroit Mercy campus and Pilgrim Village.
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Many buyers refurbish the neighborhood’s 1920s classic homes
Named in reference to its location along Puritan Avenue, Pilgrim Village has more in common with Colonial America than just its name. This neighborhood’s streets are lined with Tudor, Cape Cod, and Dutch colonial-style residences recalling the popular housing styles of New England and adding a dash of diversity to northern Detroit’s housing market. Most of these homes were built in the 1920s amid the Motor City’s rapid growth, and a significant number have recently been refurbished to present potential residents with vivid, vintage houses to choose from. “Remodeled houses offer huge possibilities to create your dream home; they’re perfect for someone looking for great deals on exceptional places,” Monzo says. These deals may go far beyond what the average homebuyer might expect; many vacant properties sell for as little as $12,000. While many of these homes may be in a state of disrepair, intrepid homebuyers may wish to snatch up these undervalued houses, refurbish them, and come to live in a revitalized home whose refurbished peers might have costed the buyers tens of thousands more.
Many of the large Tudor homes in Pilgrim Village feature 2 and 3 floors.
Accentuated peaks on these brick Tudors, in Pilgrim Village, give them distinct style and stature.
A Dutch Colonial in Pilgrim Village enjoys the evening sunset.
Hip-fronted Tudor homes in Pilgrim Villages stand tall and proud.
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Local shops and restaurants line Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
Residents of Pilgrim Village have direct access to Livernois Avenue, nicknamed the “Avenue of Fashion” for its history as a retail hub before the development of suburban malls in the 1950s. Today, this spirit of entrepreneurship has been revived by several small businesses, from clothing stores such as Krispy Addicts and Three Thirteen to artistic venues such as Jo’s Gallery, the Yoshi hibachi restaurant, and the upbeat Good Cakes and Bakes bakeshop. For a hearty meal, visit the popular Bucharest Grill for both Middle Eastern shawarma and comfort food classics such as burgers and hot dogs. Proximity to Livernois ensures that Pilgrim Village residents are never more than a few blocks away from the trendiest clothing and blossoming visual and culinary arts scenes. Essential services such as Sinai-Grace Hospital are also easily accessible via the John C. Lodge Freeway, which forms this neighborhood’s southern border.
Three Thirteen promotes Detroit-themed items and brands along Livernois by Pilgrim Village.
Bucharest Grill along Livernois near Pilgrim Village is great for a quick bite or long lunch.
Krispy Addicts on the Avenue of Fashion near Pilgrim Village offers locally sourced designs.
Rufus Bartell of Simply Casual features designer and private label apparel near Pilgrim Village.
Sherwood Forest Art Gallery does framing and custom designs near Pilgrim Village.
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Students attend Detroit schools with strong extracurriculars
Students can attend the C-rated Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, the Paul Robeson/Malcolm X Academy from kindergarten through Grade 8, and Mumford High School. Niche.com rates Mumford’s teachers and athletes among the upper tiers of their categories, while the school has also received acclaim for its extracurriculars, promising students opportunities for involvement inside the classroom, on the sports field, and in after-school activities.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary-Middle School in Detroit is attended by Pilgrim Village and Mcnichols Evergreen students.
The Foreign Language Immersion & Cultural Studies School has a student to teacher ratio of 15:1.
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Lodge Freeway connects residents to downtown jobs and entertainment
Pilgrim Village residents live within 8 miles of downtown Detroit, with the Lodge Freeway providing residents with fast access to the city’s entertainment and employment heart.
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Crime and Safety
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Pilgrim Village
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
7
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Pilgrim Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pilgrim Village, Detroit sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Pilgrim Village, Detroit over the last 12 months is $46,299, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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A lot won't last! Vacant land available for sale! 4760 Sq. Ft. commercial lot located on the West Side, Dexter / Fenkell corridor in the City of Detroit! Fit's multiple commercial use.
Move in ready property in excellent location near Livernois and The Lodge with easy access to both! This property is being rented for $1,000/mo. and would make a great home or as an addition to your rental portfolio. The current owner has completed a long list of upgrades in the past 1.5 years including New Flooring throughout, New Cabinets, New Roof, New Furnace, New Hot Water Tank, New Door
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Welcome Home ! This lower level unit offers 2 bedrooms 1 bath and a large dining room. Completely updated in 2022. Located just minutes from the lodge and major freeways I94 and 96. Upper unit is also available for rent. Laundry on site with extra storage in basement.
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