Harbor island neighborhood

[boater4life]

Does anyone know anything about Harbor Island, the street located near the fox canal along the Detroit River? Some boaters live there as it is quick access to the Detroit River, but how is the area, crime etc. and any information on the canals?

[FormerDetroiter]

This is where it is. My folks lived on Harbor Island before they died 5 years ago. It was pretty nice then but unfortunately the zip code is 48215.

[TKshreve]

Does anyone know anything about Harbor Island, the street located near the fox canal along the Detroit River? Some boaters live there as it is quick access to the Detroit River, but how is the area, crime etc. and any information on the canals?

Although the park right next to it is Little Belle Isle on the nicer days, you would find that Harbor Island is a very quiet and quaint neighborhood. I know many families and friends who've resided and still reside there. Although they just flooded out in the great Detroit tsunami last week, the access to the river and lake are outstanding. While the houses on harbor island may be a bit steeper than other canal bordering streets, it would be in your best interest to check out Scripps and Klink street as well. Also on the same canal system, and similarly quiet.

HI is really a diamond in the rough. If you haven't already, take a drive down there. You'll see exactly what I'm talking about.

[Jimaz]

... HI is really a diamond in the rough. If you haven't already, take a drive down there....

Street View

[Honky Tonk]

Street View

Do you think that's a "Mini-Station"?

[EASTSIDE CAT 67-83]

Its a jewel of a neighborhood that has held its own for as long as I can remember, good housing stock to boot along with a slip or two for your own boat or rent it out. When I was a kid I used to drop a line in the canal at the end of the street catching little bluegills....those were the days If you have the opportunity to buy or rent there jump on it. I'd say that the only detractor to the location is some sketchy parts up closer to Freud and Jeff.

[Smirnoff]

Take a ride down Ashland St.....

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[FormerDetroiter]

Take a ride down Ashland St.....

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Is that a picture from the plane crash 1959?

[Smirnoff]

Is that a picture from the plane crash 1959?

No, that photo is now.....

Here ya go from '58:

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[FormerDetroiter]

No, that photo is now.....

Here ya go from '58:

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I lived in that neighborhood when that happened.

[Trumpeteer]

Is that a picture from the plane crash 1959?

WOW I just took at look on Google Maps streetview of Harbor Island and what i saw taken in 2014 if I'm correct looks great!

[Honky Tonk]

Take a ride down Ashland St.....

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How long do you figure before the Blight Rail goes through that part? "Every Neighborhood Has A Future".

[Smirnoff]

How long do you figure before the Blight Rail goes through that part? "Every Neighborhood Has A Future".

When GPP is extended west?

[Just_Some_Detroiter]

Take a ride down Ashland St.....

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Harbor Island Street connects to Lakewood, not Ashland, so you wouldn't be driving through blight like this while heading up to Jefferson.

[TKshreve]

Harbor Island Street connects to Lakewood, not Ashland, so you wouldn't be driving through blight like this while heading up to Jefferson.

Yes, but Ashland has canals all along the east side of it. Perhaps we wanted B4L to consider all his options, no matter the blight.

[Just_Some_Detroiter]

Yes, but Ashland has canals all along the east side of it. Perhaps we wanted B4L to consider all his options, no matter the blight.

If I were to choose other streets in that neighborhood with access for boating I would go with Klenk or Scripps, which are across the canal from Harbor Island.

[TKshreve]

Indeed, Ashland is quite a proper name for that street. However, B4L has been researching hard and we want him to explore all his/her options.

[sumas]

Riverside is nice as are parts of Newport, Dickerson/Lenox is a breeze all new housing, Scripts is cool, parts of Piper and Marlborough [[sp) all have some beautiful homes. 4 riverfront and under maintained riverfront parks for jogging.

Why not try renting a condo on the northern tip of Grayhaven Island, they also have public/ private marinas in that compound. If security is an issue its actually triple gated and have round the clock security at the primary gate.

[boater4life]

Yes, indeed, I am a "he" if you were wondering, late 20's with a g/f. I like to boat and fish a little bit, like to stay active, take jogs, etc. Want a safe area to live in, I have a passion for the city of Detroit, big sports fan, I like what I see going on in the city and want to be a part of it.

[Honky Tonk]

Yes, indeed, I am a "he" if you were wondering, late 20's with a g/f. I like to boat and fish a little bit, like to stay active, take jogs, etc. Want a safe area to live in, I have a passion for the city of Detroit, big sports fan, I like what I see going on in the city and want to be a part of it.

I believe you said once you're new to Detroit? Have you thought about renting or leasing for a year or so? Check things out, get used to the lay of the land, and what's what. Then make up your mind on something more permanent.

[softailrider]

Yes, indeed, I am a "he" if you were wondering, late 20's with a g/f. I like to boat and fish a little bit, like to stay active, take jogs, etc. Want a safe area to live in, I have a passion for the city of Detroit, big sports fan, I like what I see going on in the city and want to be a part of it.

Take jogs all you want. I would recommend taking a friend along- a nice .38 special would be perfect. Or, Smith & Wesson has a neat new tiny .380 that would be a good jog companion.

[Gpwrangler]

Yes, indeed, I am a "he" if you were wondering, late 20's with a g/f. I like to boat and fish a little bit, like to stay active, take jogs, etc. Want a safe area to live in, I have a passion for the city of Detroit, big sports fan, I like what I see going on in the city and want to be a part of it.

Nice area, but I would invest in a good alarm system and maybe some personal protection equipment. Not sure how quickly the police would be able to respond.

[Honky Tonk]

Nice area, but I would invest in a good alarm system and maybe some personal protection equipment. Not sure how quickly the police would be able to respond.

DPD already stated they will no longer be responding to alarms going off.

[Bill Simpson]

Is this a good area to buy a rental home? What's the going rate for rentals in the area?

[TKshreve]

Seems like a niche market to me Bill.