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A continually evolving riverfront district
Rivertown is a historic Detroit neighborhood experiencing the latest transformation of its storied lifetime. Originally a warehouse district along the Detroit River, it was also becoming a happening Detroit nightlife destination by the mid-1990s. That’s when the city bought out several local businesses with the intention of placing a casino in the neighborhood. The casinos never came – instead, they were built in Greektown and Downtown. Rivertown pivoted to building condos, giving this formerly all-commercial area near Detroit’s celebrated Riverwalk a growing number of residential addresses.
Orleans Landing condominiums in Rivertown are located just a short walk from downtown.
Rivertown offers plenty of paths to walk, jog, and bike.
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High-rise condos are on the rise
"If you go back 30 years, there wasn’t much residency,” Woolsey says. That’s changing at a rapid pace. “Now there are a lot of condos,” says Adam Soroka, Realtor with @properties Detroit. “They have a lot of development in that area with some high-rises.” One-bedroom condos range from $100,000 to around $160,000. For a two-bedroom condo, the range is $170,000-335,000. Mutli-bedroom luxury lofts have sold between $380,000-605,000. “Detroit’s more affordable than most cities,” Woolsey says. “People who come from out-of-town rave about how affordable it is to live here. It’s a good value for the money.”
Enjoy the recently installed wildlife preserve in Rivertown in front of River Place condos.
Residents of Rivertown have a choice in newer condominiums.
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Riverwalk and multiple parks create a taste of the outdoors
The Detroit International Riverwalk – named the best in the country by USA Today from 2021-23 -- spans the entire neighborhood, also offering access to several popular riverfront parks. “The Riverwalk transformed this into a nice landscape,” Woolsey says. Visitors can go fishing or peer into Canada from atop the berm at William G. Milliken State Park. Mt. Elliott Park has a play area designed to resemble a Great Lakes schooner. Robert C. Valade Park, the newest in Rivertown, has a sandy beach and a children’s musical garden. It’s also the embarking point for Bob’s Barge, which is billed as Detroit’s only floating bar during the summer. The neighborhood is also adjacent to Gabriel Richard Park, and MacArthur Bridge provides a path to the greenery and multiple fishing areas on Belle Isle.
Play chess with family along the riverfront in Rivertown.
Rollin on the River welcomes newcomers and experienced skaters in Rivertown.
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School options available for interested families
The buzz of Rivertown living is more catered to young professionals than young families, but potential students living in the neighborhood have options. Nearby Chrysler Elementary School has a B-rating on Niche. Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School is in Rivertown and has a D-minus rating. University Preparatory Science and Math High School is a tuition-free charter school in the neighborhood. U Prep has a C-minus rating on Niche. Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High is a C-minus-rated Detroit Public School near the neighborhood. Detroit Waldorf School is a private K-8 option for Rivertown residents.
Rivertown youth can attend Detroit Waldorf School.
University Preparatory Science And Math High School serves Rivertown students.
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Venues worthy of R-E-S-P-E-C-T
The Outdoor Adventure Center at Milliken State Park is a hands-on museum offering city residents a simulated selection of outdoor activities available in the vast outdoors of Michigan. The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater, named for Detroit’s Queen of Soul, is a covered 6,000-seat outdoor venue that hosts jazz, R&B, hip-hop and pop concerts on the banks of the Detroit River.
Detroits award-winning Riverwalk offers all sorts of sights to behold in Rivertown.
The Outdoor Adventure Center in Rivertown gives a taste of Michigan adventure.
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Ideal for getting around on foot
The Riverwalk covers a 3-mile span, making Rivertown one of Detroit’s most walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods. Residents can easily bike or walk to three grocery stores – Meijer Rivertown Market, Harbortown Market or Gordon Food Service. There is also a DDOT bus route along Jefferson Ave.
Talk a stroll along the Detroit River in Rivertown.
The Dequindre Cut stretches from Rivertown via a former Grand Trunk Western Railroad line.
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A former hockey heaven still serves neighborhood needs
Rivertown was once the ideal place for Red Wings fans to gather before and after games at nearby Joe Louis Arena. However, once the Wings left “The Joe” for the brand-new Little Caesar’s Arena in 2017, that element of Rivertown life also reinvented itself. “We used to be busiest during the winter,” says Tom Woolsey, owner of neighborhood mainstay Andrews on the Corner. “Now it’s busiest in the summer, with more of the Riverwalk crowd coming in.” Woolsey’s family has been serving food and drinks here since 1918, and there’s a reason Andrews on the Corner has endured a multitude of challenging local and worldwide events through the decades. “You just work hard and try to treat people well,” Woolsey says. “When you're treated well with a good product, you want to go back.” Nearby Atwater Brewery and Taphouse has been here since 1997, featuring a dozen year-round beer selections as well as a rotating seasonal menu. Pizza Papali’s of Rivertown is popular for serving both Detroit- and Chicago-style pies. The deceptively named Rattlesnake Club is a fine dining restaurant that serves locally sourced seasonal dishes with a waterfront view of Canada across the Detroit River.
Visit the biergarten tap house at Atwater Brewery in Rivertown.
Rivertown enjoys new establishments such as Breadless on Detroit's east side.
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Sounds of city life are a factor
Rivertown is near the heart of downtown Detroit, and that comes with the perks and drawbacks of city living. Noise is a factor, and not just from the usual sources – the Detroit River forms the border with Canada and is a busy corridor for cargo ships that sometimes blare their powerful horns. Crime can also be a factor in this heavily trafficked area. The CAP Index gives Rivertown an 8 of 10 crime score.
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Parks in this Area
Mt Elliott Park
Belle Isle Park
Cullen Plaza/Family Carousel
Detroit International Riverfront
Robert C. Valade Park
William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
Detroit Riverwalk
Fishing
Playground
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Windsor International
26 min drive
Bus
Jefferson & Rivard
Bus
E Grand Bl & Jefferson
Bus
Jefferson & Concord
Bus
Jefferson & Helen
Bus
Jefferson & Chene
Bus
Jefferson & Harbortown
Bus
Jos Campau & Jefferson
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rivertown
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rivertown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rivertown, Detroit sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Rivertown, Detroit over the last 12 months is $225,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Affordable one-bedroom/one-bathroom garden-level condo in the historic Albert Kahn-designed Garden Court building. The quiet oasis boasts an open floor plan, ample storage, fresh paint and in-unit laundry. Located in the East Riverfront District of Downtown Detroit close to the Detroit RiverWalk, Dennis Archer Greenway and great bars and restaurants, including Bucharest Grill, Atwater Brewery and
Your opportunity to own a rare piece of Detroit history! This stunning 2-bedroom, 2-full bath loft-style condo is located just steps from the scenic Detroit Riverwalk and several neighborhood bars and restaurants. Originally built in 1906 for Parke Davis Pharmaceutical, this historic building was converted into residential lofts in 2001. This beautiful loft showcases 14-foot ceilings, exposed
This spacious unit has beautiful views of the Detroit River & Downtown Detroit Skyline. Newer and unique items include wood floors, cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry, building upgrades include a new AC system, 2 updated elevators & many new upgrades in all common areas. Friendly onsite maintenance & management staff.
Modern interior finishes, impeccable grounds and innovative design provide a lifestyle that is unique to River Place Luxury Apartments. With direct access to all of Downtown Detroit’s major entertainment venues, nearby amenities and the Detroit Riverwalk, your new home is an ideally located retreat. At River Place Luxury Apartments, choose from select lofts and brownstones with individual
Renovated 1 bed, 1 bath condo in Spinnaker Tower, Downtown Detroit . Features nice view of Downtown Detroit, Detroit River and Canada. New engineered wood floors, newer stainless steel appliances, newer cabinets, granite countertops, and in-unit washer/dryer. Located in Harbortown, a 24/7 gated/secured community along the Detroit Riverwalk with pool, tennis court, fitness center & club house.
When you become a resident of Waters Edge at Harbortown, you will enjoy a prime location, just minutes from Downtown Detroit, where you'll find excitement, art, culture, and the best shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. You will be in awe of the picturesque views from your private patio or balcony of the Detroit River, Belle Isle Park, and downtown Detroit's skyline. As part of the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,106
Median Age
42
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
11.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,578
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$112,545
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
63%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
81/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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