Three Southwest Detroit nonprofits are hosting a 'parade of homes' Saturday, July 12, at the Mexicantown Mercado to showcase the various housing options available in the area, including:
- New single-family homes in Hubbard-Richard that will be Energy Star-certified and Green Communities Compliant. The three-bedroom, two-bath homes have full basements and garages and range in price from $112,500 to $116,000.
- Newly renovated townhomes, also in Hubbard-Richard, that have two bedrooms, one bathroom and a full basement and are priced at $89,000.
- North Corktown Phase II, single-family homes with 1,480 square feet of livable space priced at $112,000.
- Ste. Anne's Gate, two- and three-bedroom condos with attached garages ranging in price from $129,000 to $164,000.
All properties are eligible for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone tax abatements. Each property has income limitations, and down payment assistance may be available to qualified buyers.
Newly renovated rental properties all over the district will be featured as well. Developed by Southwest Housing Solutions (SHS), the apartments range in price from $209 to $494 for studios, to $632 to $712 for four bedroom units.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12 and is sponsored by Bagley Housing Association, Greater Corktown Development Corp. and Southwest Housing Solutions. The Mercado is located at 2836 Bagley Avenue between 20th
and 21st streets. For more info, call Bagley Housing at 313-964-5942.
Source: Keegan Mahoney, Greater Corktown Development Corp.
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
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