Living in the University District

Out of every area in Detroit, why choose University Commons to settle in? The amazing circa 1930 homes and the wide variety of architecture stand out. There are Tudor brick, French stone chateaux, Spanish stucco, pillared Georgian, and more.

But there's more to the neighborhood east of Livernois from McNichols to Seven Mile Road. It also has easy access to the Woodward corridor and northern suburbs like Ferndale, Royal Oak and Birmingham, but is still close to downtown. Serene Palmer Park is another asset to this cluster of neighborhoods that includes Green Acres, Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forest and University District.

To learn more about the University Commons neighborhoods, check out Model D's guide to moving, visiting and investing in the neighborhoods.

Plus, on Aug. 27, you can check out some of the gorgeous homes for yourself and stroll through the walkable streets during the University District Community Association's home tour.

The tour runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church on West Seven Mile Road will also be open to visitors on the tour. Refreshments, music and horse-drawn carriage rides will be available, as well.

Advance tickets are $12.50. Call the University District Community Association at 313-341-UDCA for more information. On the day of the tour, tickets are $15.00. Tickets and guidebooks to the homes and gardens will be available at Gesu Catholic School, Oak Drive at McNichols Road, and at All Saints Episcopal Church, West Seven Mile Road at Birchcrest.


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