Detroit Neighborhoods
A simple guide for homebuyers to historic and interesting residential neighborhoods in Detroit
Boston-Edison Historic District
(2560 acres, 900 buildings)
Roughly bounded by Edison St., Woodward and Linwood Aves. and Glynn Ct.
Map of Boston-Edison neighborhood location
Homes for sale in Boston-Edison
Homes previously sold in Boston-Edison
See also: AllDetroit Guide to Boston-Edison
Detroit News article on Boston-Edison
Brush Park (a.k.a. Woodward East Historic District)
(about 35 homes)
Bounded by Winder, Eliot, Brush and John R Sts., Detroit
Map of Brush Park neighborhood location
See also: Brush Park history
A Brush Park renovation
Brush Park ruins
Corktown Historic District
(500 acres, 115 buildings)
Roughly bounded by Lodge Freeway, Porter, Trumbull, Bagley, Rosa Parks Blvd., and Michigan Ave.
Map of Corktown neighborhood location
See also: Corktown District Citizens Council
East English Village Neighborhood
(about 2500 homes)
Roughly bounded by East Outer Drive, Mack, Cadieux, I-94
Map of East English Village neighborhood location
See also: AllDetroit Guide to East English Village
Indian Village Historic District
(2500 acres, 243 buildings)
Bounded by Mack, Burns, Jefferson, and Seminole Aves.
Map of Indian Village neighborhood location
Homes for sale in Indian Village
Homes previously sold in Indian Village
See also: Indian Village history
A restoration in Indian Village
Palmer Woods Historic District
(1880 acres, 203 buildings)
Roughly bounded by Seven Mile Rd., Woodward Ave., and Strathcona Dr.
Map of Palmer Woods neighborhood location
Homes for sale in Palmer Woods
Homes previously sold in Palmer Woods
See also: Palmer Woods background
Rosedale Park Neighborhood
Bounded by McNichols, Southfield, Schoolcraft and Evergreen
Map of Rosedale Park neighborhood location
See also: Rosedale Park Overview (Destination Detroit)
University District Neighborhood
Bounded by Livernois, Parkside, West McNichols and West Seven Mile
Map of University District neighborhood location
See also: AllDetroit Guide to the University District
Detroit News article on the University District
Woodbridge Neighborhood Historic District
(1620 acres, 374 buildings)
Bounded by Trumbull, Calumet, Gibson, Grand River, 12th, W. Warren and Wabashg Sts., RR Tracks, and Edsel Ford Expwy.
Map of Woodbridge neighborhood location
See also: Woodbridge Home & Garden Tour
To be added soon... pictures, and other neighborhoods such as Sherwood Forest, West Village, etc.
Related Sites:
National Register of Historic Places for Wayne County
Discuss Detroit Forums (DetroitYes/Fabulous Ruins site)
Detroit Preservation
Abandoned House of the Week (Metro Times)
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