Pilgrim Village

Located along Detroit’s “Avenue of Fashion,” Livernois, Pilgrim Village offers homebuyers easy access to an abundance of retail amenities, major thoroughfares, and even local schools from the neighborhood’s own elementary school to the University of Detroit’s nearby Mercy campus, all for incredibly competitive housing prices.

Named in reference to its location along Puritan Avenue, Pilgrim Village has more in common with Colonial America than just its name. This neighborhood’s streets are lined with Tudor, Cape Cod, and Dutch colonial-style residences recalling the popular housing styles of New England and adding a dash of diversity to northern Detroit’s housing market. Most of these homes were built in the 1920s amid the Motor City’s rapid growth, and a significant number have recently been refurbished to present potential residents with vivid, vintage houses to choose from. Realtor Erick Monzo of Keller Williams says, “Remodeled houses offer huge possibilities to create your dream home; they’re perfect for someone looking for great deals on exceptional places.” These deals may go far beyond what the average homebuyer might expect; many vacant properties sell for as little as $12,000. While many of these homes may be in a state of disrepair, intrepid homebuyers may wish to snatch up these undervalued houses, refurbish them, and come to live in a revitalized home whose refurbished peers might have costed the buyers tens of thousands more.

The potential for growth is strong in Pilgrim Village not only because of its competitive housing prices, but also because of its location. Monzo adds, “This neighborhood’s location gives you quick access to all of the amenities Detroit has to offer, from shopping and dining to parks, museums, and more. Plus, it’s just minutes away from major highways, so getting around town is easy.” Just as other neighborhoods with rich histories have experienced major revivals due to the combination of low housing prices and convenient location, Pilgrim Village is ripe for such an opportunity.

Residents of Pilgrim Village have direct access to Livernois Avenue, nicknamed the “Avenue of Fashion” for its history as a retail hub before the development of suburban malls in the 1950s. Today, this spirit of entrepreneurship has been revived by several small businesses, from clothing stores such as Krispy Addicts and Three Thirteen to artistic venues such as Jo’s Gallery, the Yoshi hibachi restaurant, and the upbeat Good Cakes and Bakes bakeshop. For a hearty meal, visit the popular Bucharest Grill for both Middle Eastern shawarma and comfort food classics such as burgers and hot dogs. Proximity to Livernois ensures that Pilgrim Village residents are never more than a few blocks away from the trendiest clothing and blossoming visual and culinary arts scenes. Essential services such as Sinai-Grace Hospital are also easily accessible via the John C. Lodge Freeway, which forms this neighborhood’s southern border.

Students can attend the C-rated Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, the Paul Robeson/Malcolm X Academy from kindergarten through Grade 8, and Mumford High School. Niche.com rates Mumford’s teachers and athletes among the upper tiers of their categories, while the school has also received acclaim for its extracurriculars, promising students opportunities for involvement inside the classroom, on the sports field, and in after-school activities.

Pilgrim Village residents live within 8 miles of downtown Detroit, with the Lodge Freeway providing residents with fast access to the city’s entertainment and employment heart.

If you desire to live in a historic neighborhood with great potential for future growth, consider Pilgrim Village.

Written By

Jacob Adelhoch

Photography Contributed By

Eric Lynch

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Joshua Kassabian