$380,364Average Value$205Average Price per Sq Ft21Homes For Sale
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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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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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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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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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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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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Rivertown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rivertown, Detroit sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Rivertown, Detroit over the last 12 months is $238,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$255,000
Median Sale Price
$238,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$249,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$330,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$247,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$205
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
258
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
8.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,499
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,659
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,319
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
897
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Market Report
Detroit Housing Market
Detroit home prices are climbing as inventory grows and sales slow, putting added pressure on affordability.
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