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Oak Grove

Oak Grove

Neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan

Wayne County 48221

$120,248 Average Value
$95 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Oak Grove offers rows of cozy brick bungalows just north of the up-and-coming Bagley district and walkable Livernois Avenue. It’s also close to Sinai-Grace Hospital, one of the largest medical centers in the city, and several local universities. “This area is really benefitting from the resurgence of Bagley and Livernois, which has been completely revamped from top to bottom as a pedestrian friendly district,” says Realtor Tim Gilson of Good Company, who’s worked all over Detroit for more than two decades. “It’s going to thrive as we see more activity and new businesses sprouting up nearby.”

This mostly residential district has sidewalks and grassy front lawns that lead to the front doors of homes that largely date back to the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Brick bungalows with 1,000-square-foot layouts are the most common home type here, although there are also some larger ranch homes available. Lot sizes are on the smaller side, around 5,000 square feet, but you’ll still have plenty of room for landscaping and gardening. Prices typically range from around $45,000 to $200,000 depending on whether the home has been renovated. The neighborhood also includes the apartment community of Sherwood Heights, for those seeking a small space.

At the center of the neighborhood, residents can enjoy the greenery of St. Martins Park, a small park that’s perfect for picnics or simply taking a stroll beneath its lush elm and oak trees. It’s the only park in the neighborhood, but locals can also walk or drive to nearby green spaces in adjacent neighborhoods like Van Antwerp Park, a sprawling space where people gather to play tennis and basketball or take the kids to the playground. The nearby Tindal Activity Center serves the community with recreation classes and indoor activities, offering a safe space for neighborhood kids to hang out with their friends.

Young students can walk or bike to Pasteur Elementary School at the northeast corner of the neighborhood. The school holds a C rating from Niche, an online school review site. Students can also attend nearby Bates Academy, a K-8 public school with a B-minus rating from Niche that offers plenty of extracurricular activities. Whether it’s orchestra, robotics, marching band or journalism, students will probably find a club or elective class to suit their interests. Upperclassmen can attend Mumford High School, which holds a C rating from Niche. Locals might also stop by the Sherwood Forest Branch of the Detroit Public Library to check out a book or use a computer. For post-secondary education, Marygrove College and University of Detroit Mercy are just a few miles south of the neighborhood.

Oak Grove is bordered in the east by Livernois, a historic corridor that was recently revitalized with wider sidewalks and easier parking. Closest to the neighborhood, residents can try the middle eastern cuisine at Bucharest Grill, while those in search of a quick breakfast or lunch might try Noni’s Sherwood Grille. For groceries, Mike’s Fresh Market is a family-run grocer that carries a variety of local and name brand products. Everyday essentials can be found at pharmacies like CVS and Rite-Aid, but residents will have to drive to get to big box stores like Walmart, The Home Depot and Target.

The neighborhood’s proximity to major roadways and access to local bus stops makes it easy to get around. Hop on nearby U.S. Route 10, and it’s about 11 miles to downtown Detroit. With brick bungalows and cozy ranchers within walking distance to local parks and schools, Oak Grove is a community worth considering in west Detroit.

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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Therese Antonelli

    Therese Antonelli

    Responds Quickly

    Moving The Mitten RE Group Inc

    (734) 562-6956

    938 Total Sales

    1 in Oak Grove

    $115,000 Price

    Therese Antonelli
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  • Paul Loos

    Paul Loos

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    Brookstone, REALTORS®

    (833) 366-2974

    54 Total Sales

    1 in Oak Grove

    $185,000 Price

    Paul Loos
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  • Tamara Vinson

    Tamara Vinson

    Responds Quickly

    EXP Realty LLC

    (947) 217-7177

    17 Total Sales

    1 in Oak Grove

    $115,000 Price

    Tamara Vinson
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  • EL

    Emmie Littlejohn

    Responds Quickly

    Select Real Estate Professionals

    (947) 219-1999

    36 Total Sales

    1 in Oak Grove

    $131,500 Price

    Emmie Littlejohn
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    Douglas Carter

    Responds Quickly

    Brookstone, Realtors LLC

    (888) 297-3086

    36 Total Sales

    1 in Oak Grove

    $190,000 Price

    Douglas Carter
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  • Darroll Jenkins

    Darroll Jenkins

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    Community Choice Realty Inc

    (313) 789-3091

    70 Total Sales

    1 in Oak Grove

    $115,000 Price

    Darroll Jenkins
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Windsor International

41 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Oak Grove US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Oak Grove Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Oak Grove, Detroit sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Grove, Detroit over the last 12 months is $93,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$90,000
Median Sale Price
$93,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$93,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$95

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
562
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1944
Months of Supply
0.70

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,582
Median Age
43
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$49,021
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,097

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
15%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

46 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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