Nothing embodies the resilience of North End Detroit quite like Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q, which has been part of the neighborhood for nearly 50 years. The Parks family founded the eatery in 1964. Terry and Verna Parks built the restaurant at 7444 Beaubien St. after Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q was incorporated in 1977, just as Detroit began to show the devastating effects of blight. Nevertheless, the iconic barbecue spot symbolized stability in the neighborhood. Today, as North End revitalizes like much of the area surrounding Downtown Detroit, Parks Old Style continues to dish out soul food favorites. “Many are discovering the untapped potential of the North End,” says Matthew Talbot, founder and team leader of The Talbot Team of RealRealty. “It’s a neighborhood bursting with energy and opportunities.” With familiar businesses like Parks settled in and the rapid big-money development happening downtown Detroit, people are paying closer attention to available property in the surrounding areas, like the North End. “I used to get a lot of blight calls from that area, but there’s a difference now,” says Detroit Police Officer Brad Hawkins. “People are looking at the available housing and property now before the prices go up.” Although the area is seeing rapid change, the CAP Index crime score is 9 out of 10, which indicates high crime — in particular, homicides and assaults with a weapon.
North End
Suburban Neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan
Wayne County 48202, 48211
Homes are on the larger side
Housing in the area is a mixed bag, including single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes. Many of the homes in the neighborhood are on the larger side, built in the early 1900s and are primarily brick ranches, colonial revivals and craftsman style. According to Erica Collica of Max Broock, REALTORS-Detroit, this “up-and-coming area” has an active community. Homes in this community can cost anywhere from $62,000 to $544,000. “You can find a really nice 2,000-square-foot home for $250,000,” says Collica. She adds that the area continues to go through a facelift, with newly paved roads and new bike paths, making a move to the area even more enticing. Single-family homes can start at $174,000. Homes on the high end can run as high as $700,000. Properties tend to be 2,616 square feet and sit on lots of 6,000 square feet. Nearly 60% of residents rent their homes and 75% of the area’s structures are commercial spaces.
Hamtramck Academy serves K-8 students
Schools serving the neighborhood include the A-minus-rated charter Hamtramck Academy, which enrolls 520 kindergarten through eighth-grade students. The tuition-free school placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores. The school was in the top 30% for math. The local high school, Southeastern High School, has a C Niche-ranking. Nearly 20 colleges and universities are near the neighborhood, including Michigan State University Detroit Center.
The Q-Line serves the area
The major highways near North End are interstates 94, 75 and 375. Commuters can The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) serves the city, while SMART services the suburbs. The two systems coordinate their services with an operating alliance and reciprocal fare agreement handled by the RTA of Southeast Michigan. There are two local subway stops: Cadillac Center and Greektown. Additionally, there are two bus stops: Oakland & E Grand Bl and Oakland & Bethune. All stations are a part of the Q-Line. Long-distance travelers can depend on service from two local airports: Detroit Metro Wayne County and Windsor International Airport. Windsor is located in nearby Ontario, Canada.
Free movie screenings
Several community-focused events include the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Plan discussion and the Active Older Adult Fitness weekly events. “This is an extremely active community,” says Collica. Residents can catch free movie screenings under the stars from June through August at New Center Park. Midtown Detroit, Inc. operates New Center Park, a distinctive green space across from the Fisher Building on the southwest corner of Second Avenue and West Grand Boulevard.
Parks
Residents can catch free movie screenings under the stars from June through August at New Center Park. Midtown Detroit, Inc. operates New Center Park, a distinctive green space across from the Fisher Building on the southwest corner of Second Avenue and West Grand Boulevard.
Crime
Although the area is seeing rapid change, the CAP Index crime score is 9 out of 10, well above the national average of 4, with ratings for violent crime contributing to that number.



Agents Specializing in this Area
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Clarence Wilson
RCH Brokerage Legacy Inc
(313) 497-5586
231 Total Sales
19 in North End
$5K - $44K Price Range
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Terri O'Brien
Century 21 Curran & Oberski
(947) 888-5143
136 Total Sales
1 in North End
$310,000 Price
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Tasha Scott
Keller Williams Advantage
(248) 927-1448
62 Total Sales
1 in North End
$190,000 Price
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Bill Swanson
O'Connor Realty Detroit, LLC
(313) 474-9336
114 Total Sales
2 in North End
$414K - $750K Price Range
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Vicki Ashton-Hendrixson
Responds QuicklyReal Estate One-Southgate
(313) 788-1873
156 Total Sales
2 in North End
$225K - $315K Price Range
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Lindsey Sundin
Sold by VIE
(947) 500-2427
28 Total Sales
1 in North End
$405,324 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North End | US |
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Homicide | 9 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
Robbery | 8 | 4 |
Burglary | 7 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
Larceny | 5 | 4 |
Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North End, Detroit sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in North End, Detroit over the last 12 months is $218,340, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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