Originally Posted by
Frumoasa
My first advice is to visit before you buy. You really need to get a firsthand idea of our area before making a major purchase.
In response to Hamtramck, I live just north of Hamtramck and know the area very well. It is a good rental area and a fun, vibrant community. If you are looking to buy in the city of Detroit, I suggest the area E of Conant and S of Carpenter. It is a cute, family oriented neighborhood that touches Hamtramck. My area is E of Jos Campau and N of Carpenter...the streets get consecutively worse as you go north from Carpenter...tread carefully. I personally do not like the neighborhood W of Jos Campau and N of Carpenter...many houses have been torn down already and it gives the neighborhood a gap toothed feel.
The city of Hamtramck is generally a safe bet with cheaper houses being found S of Holbrook and W of Jos Campau. The heart of downtown is generally considered to be Jos Campau south of Caniff, so the closer you get to that area, the more desirability your rental will have.
Other areas I have seen with quality housing stock and family appeal are the area around Lonyo and Addison in the 48210 zip code and Warrendale in the 48228 zip code. They are both close to the city of Dearborn which adds to the convenience of the area.
Once again, I urge you visit, take pictures, decide what you want and are looking for, then make your purchase. Good luck.