Mohican Regent

Located on Detroit’s heavily urbanized Upper East Side, the small community of Mohican Regent stands out among its many peers. Not only does this community have direct access to both the major 8 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue thoroughfares, but Mohican Regent is home to two local parks, its very own Coney Island franchise, and an abundance of appealing, vintage homes selling for below the market average. This compact community brims with both character and potential.

Mohican Regent – named for its Mohican Avenue and Regent Drive – dates its origins to the heyday of the Motor City from the 1920s to the 1950s. The exponential growth of both Detroit’s automobile industry and the city’s population led to the city’s rapid expansion, and Mohican Regent was one of the communities to emerge at Detroit’s northeastern periphery. Its houses tell the story of a neighborhood developed during that age of prosperity; stately, brick-built Tudor homes sit beside cottages and colonials, most of which were built between the late 1920s and the late 1940s. While deindustrialization has historically played a role in both the neighborhood and the city’s shifting fortunes in recent decades, Detroit’s recent manufacturing and housing market comebacks make Mohican Regent – with its vintage homes and its competitive prices – prime real estate for those looking to move to the city.

Mohican Regent Residents Association president George Preston says, “Our community has lovely, landscaped homes with trees, clean streets, and wonderful residents who have lots of pride and are active in the community.” Mohican Regent’s homes tend to sell for between $60,000 and $130,000, reflecting the varying ages, sizes, and styles of its homes, and offering homebuyers a great diversity of options. Because of this, Niche.com ranks Mohican Regent among the best Detroit neighborhoods for young professionals, as well as among those with the lowest cost of living, hinting at a wealth of future possibilities. Preston adds, “Our community is very diverse; we have young families as well as empty nesters and seniors who participate in our community events.”

Mohican Regent is not only full of promise, but full of existing, essential amenities accessible within a short distance. Preston says, “Residents can walk or bike to pay bills, order food, grocery shop, pick up a prescription or have coffee and a doughnut.” The local Aldi is located along Mohican Avenue, as is a Dunkin’, making both grocery trips and coffee stops a breeze. If you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a big brunch, or a relaxed dinner, Embassy Coney Island dishes out comfort food classics from 6 AM to 3 AM, ensuring that locals can enjoy a signature Coney Island hot dog, a juicy cheeseburger, or some savory chili fries any time of day. 8 Mile Road is also lined with popular restaurants, including the delicious diner fare at Mama’s Restaurant, while Gratiot Avenue is home to Peking Chinese Food, the cherished local Chinese takeout spot.

When it comes to outdoor recreation, residents are spoiled for choice. Enjoy a quiet picnic on the vast field at Edmore Marbud Park or visit Wish Egan Field to test your swing at baseball, kick off a soccer game, or shoot hoops at the local basketball court. Preston says, “Both parks have picnic tables with sheds, walking paths, and play spaces with swings for young children.” Students may attend the C-minus-rated Pulaski Elementary-Middle School and Osborn High School, the latter of which features better-than-average classroom sizes and well-rated teachers.

Access to both 8 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue puts residents within 10 miles and an approximately 25-minute commute from downtown Detroit and its employment and entertainment scenes.

If you’re looking for a neighborhood with all of the essential amenities, charming houses, and great potential for future growth, consider Mohican Regent.

Written By

Jacob Adelhoch

Photography Contributed By

Owen Kaufman

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Jordan Sain