Corktown Vs. East English Village

**cycledetroit** · April-07-09, 11:43 AM

My boyfriend and I are currently renting in Corktown, and we hopefully will be buying our first place next year [[if all goes as planned).
When we moved into Corktown, I was sold on the idea of buying our first place there. There seem to be a lot of families in corktown, and a private school close by [[children are in 5 year plan.. haha). I feel very safe in Corktown, and have no reservations walking around by myself.

Well, with all of the talk of EEV on the forums I decided to check it out today on my way to work [[I work in GPF). I LOVED IT. I fell in love with many of the houses. I checked out the website for the HOA and it seems like a great place to start a family.

What do you think? It seems like I get alot more house in EEV. Also , It seems like there are a lot more options in EEV compared to Corktown. Is there much crime in EEV? Are there a lot of young families in EEV?

What do you guys think? Where should we start our family?

**rajdet** · April-07-09, 11:54 AM

I have lived in both places, currently living in Woodbridge. I think both are viable places but I had more fun and built stronger relationships with my Corktown neighbors.

**urbanpioneer** · April-07-09, 11:58 AM

I like both neighborhoods alot, but from a financial standpoint, Corktown is the safer bet. Corktown prices have not dropped significantly, if at all, during the housing crisis. And I don't think I've seen a single foreclosure in the neighborhood. I'm not an economist, but it looks like supply and demand _ Corktown is relatively small. East English Village is not. And maybe there is some social engineering going on --- the folks who CHOOSE to live in Corktown, for whatever reason, will not take on crazy debt for their housing. Also on the short-list of why Corktown would be on my list of places to be would be: 1. Truly walkable to bars and restaurants. 2. Closer to downtown, you can ride ur bike to a Tigers game. 3. The place is only going to improve.

The one negative would be uncertainty over Tiger Stadium

**Bobl** · April-07-09, 12:18 PM

East English Village has great brick homes at a cheap price. But it sounds like you are looking for a neighborhood, not just a beautiful brick house. A friend lived in EEV several years ago, and had problems with crime. Two examples: Teenaged neighbor would window peak regularly. Told the mother, who issued racial insults. Called the police three times, with no results.
Thought she heard ice falling from the porch next door one night. In the morning, she noticed the front door of the home propped open, and stove, fridge, and storm door missing. A rigged ramp remained, leading from the front door. That home had been empty for less than a week.
That was nearly ten years ago. I would look more toward Corktown.

**brandon48202** · April-07-09, 12:31 PM

The folks at O'Connor real estate in Corktown always have some interesting places for sale in the neighborhood.

**eastdetroit48224** · April-07-09, 01:19 PM

I currently live in EEV and have been there for nearly 7 years now. Yes, EEV like many other neighborhoods in Detroit and the surrounding suburbs, has issues but it also has more of a "neighborhood feel" than any other.

The community group is very strong and would enjoy having you on board!

Please feel free to attend one of our meetings. Including one this Thursday evening at Calvin Presbyterian Church on Cadieux and 94. The meeting starts at 7:30 but there is a light supper starting at 7:00

**thesteveschmidt** · April-07-09, 01:56 PM

My wife and I currently live in EEV/MS and love it. Great Neighbors, excellent houses, lots of places to go and things to do. We are actually selling our house [[I'm out of projects/updates to do to the house) and are still planning on living in the area. Check it out if you want @ http://3447Courville.com. I also hang out a lot in Corktown, but would still recommend the far east side over most places in the city.

**rsa.313** · April-07-09, 02:12 PM

nice job steve. you're really selling to move onto another project? if so, that's impressive. [i think my current house will be my first and last rehab.] good luck with selling. although i haven't had the best experience with your listing agent...

2blocksaway · April-07-09, 03:14 PM

Nice looking house but good luck getting half of your asking price.

**Servite76** · April-07-09, 04:38 PM

If your thinking of having a family in the not so distant future, check out some of the great deals to be found in the Grosse Pointes. Great neighborhoods and great schools. Some of the homes in EEV that are for sale are more than some homes in Grosse Pointe. Check it out if your thinking of having a family.

LodgeDodger · April-07-09, 05:35 PM

Thesteve, your home is lovely. Nice work.

**cycledetroit** · April-07-09, 10:12 PM

Steve,
You did a great job on your house. If we were ready to buy now, we would be interested.
Can anyone tell me the demographics of EEV? Young families? Older Couples? Black, White, ect.
I have had mixed experiences being the only white girl on the block before. I grew up [[before we moved to the suburbs) the only white kid on my street, it was not always that easy for me and my parents. This was 25 years ago, hopefully things are different now. I was the only white girl on the street in Los Angeles, but I lived in a Latin neighborhood, and most people didn't speak english. Ideally I would want to live somewhere that is well mixed, old, young, white, black. ect.

Also, what are the boundaries of EEV? What streets are the best to look at?

Thanks!!!

Also, I am in an interracial relationship, Is EEV liberal?

sorry for all the questions!