Detroit Homes and Neighborhoods Rarely Seen on YouTube

[@justmoney1123]

Detroit and the surrounding cities have some of the most beautiful homes in the world. Too bad folks only see the bad areas. Thank you for showing these homes.

[@mcnoface8000]

Some of the bad areas are deserted mansions and would be nice if they fixed it

[@kaivrock]

Hmm. Maybe Dearborn. The rest of the "surrounding cities" are crap like Redford, Dearborn Hgts, and Warren.

[@amandawilliams4654]

Thank you so much for this video!! I grew up in on the Eastside of Detroit and walked passed a few of these homes everyday. Now I live in Groton, CT and every time someone ask me where am I from I say Detroit and these looks that I cannot explain. People call Detroit dead, nasty, and a few even had the nerve to say it should be completely torn down. I love my city and believe that if we all pull together the city can flourish as a whole!

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks for watching this video, and for your comment. I have heard all of the negative comments on Detroit, and I can only assume these people have never been to Detroit to see it has lots of beauty. These items of beauty could be the DIA, the historic subdivisions shown here, the many museums, beautifully restored hotels and mansions, the very cool downtown, the restored Fox Theater, the Fisher Building and the many other things like this. Those people who say bomb, bulldoze or tear it down are truly speaking from a position of ignorance.

[@kennye6088]

I agree with you. I am Jewish and I was born and raised in Detroit's Black Bottom. I am very old, but I know the truth about Detroit and its downfall. I watch the Detroit City Planners and Managers do it. The biggest reasons for the Detroit's downfall, were all of its's Republicans mayors. With the worst of them being Albert Cobo. Cobo was so racist, that his hatered towards African Americans and non-whites/ non-Christens. Led him to tear down Black Bottom and Paridise Valley. Costing the County and the City, hundereds of millions in tax revenue and displacement cost. Detroit never recovered from those act of Cobo. They tried to coverup the finance damage over the years, put the debt only grew. To recoup the tax revenue loses, they increased property and income taxes, and increase the cost of doing business in Detroit. They continued that practice until they drove businesses and people away from Detroit. Black Botom was not a slum or a ghetto, until the Republican politicans started using the area as a political weapon. They only allowed the Whites that own those properties in Black Bottom, to become slum and ghetto lords by not enforcing the laws of having them maintain their properties. During elections, the GOP would send persons to Black Bottom, to take photos of the area. To show the area's conditiion and use it in their elections. Showing the slum conditions that African Americans was living in, as well as promising to clean up the slums..., if they were elected. Knowing good and well, they were never going to do it, because it was too good of a political tool, to get rid of. In Black Bottom, only 17% of the properties were own by African Americans. Because the "Red linning and loan restrictions" prevented them from owning much of the properties there.

[@chevynut71570]

I wish I was a millionaire, I'd move to Detroit. I love that city and I've never even been there! I really hope that city comes back to life. Detroit was the backbone of America as far as I'm concerned

[@eddiebatmv]

If you were homeless, you could buy a $100 house, but most homeless people don't have $100. All you have to do is move in, repair the broken windows, doors and locks, remove the peeling lead paint hazard, put in a toilet and kitchen sink, add some new plumbing, add some new light fixtures, and everything else that has been stripped from the house.

[@Nomis2779]

Being from Detroit you rarely have any outside people that give us any credit. Thank you!

[@eddiebatmv]

Nomis2779 I live an hour from Detroit and have been there well over 100 times both day and night. I love going there! Detroit has so much to offer that most people never know about. Detroit's art museum, the Detroit Institute of Arts has art work from the 1500s. The total value of the art as appraised by Christies in New York is over 800 million.

[@Nomis2779]

eddiebatmv I grew up in Hamtramck. Two blocks away from Detroit. I owned a restaurant with my father for 13 years downtown. I've always been in and out of Detroit my whole life. I've been to the DIA, Fox Theater, I've eaten in Greektown numerous times. I still go to all the sporting events downtown. I'm a Detroiter for life no matter where I go. I always wear my D hat when I go out of town. I live in Clinton Township, about 30 minutes from Detroit.

[@chevynut71570]

It really nice to read from you people that have your roots, and more importantly, the dedication to that beautiful and historical city. I barely have enough money to take my children camping in the summer but I vow to visit Detroit someday. The I read from you people and the more videos I see, the more I want I go there!!!

[@eddiebatmv]

I love Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I live 60 miles from Detroit and have driven there a few times for it. It's a top notch production in every way and really well worth the drive. On Thanksgiving Day, over 100,000 people will gather downtown from all over south eastern Michigan to see the parade. Lots of excitement in the air and smiles in the crowd.

[@eddiebatmv]

*Thanks KZbin viewers. This video has finally made it to 50,000 views.*

[@paulwatt6832]

Beautiful homes still in DETROIT ! Keep restoring the big D people ! Thank you for taking pride .

[@45546919]

I have been there 3 times and I love the city. It is truly a beautiful place and, without a doubt, will become great again. This is a terrific tribute to Detroit.

[@eddiebatmv]

Most of the images are between 2 and 3 years old. Yes, Detroit has some pretty run down areas, but it also has some very nice areas too.

[@fritzrue]

A really great clip of a fantastic city! I travelled across France and Spain with two Detroiters in 1976. Listening to them talk about their hometown made a big impression on me. It seemed like a place of unlimited opportunity. I hope those two did well and wish their city the best of luck. Things always look the darkest before the dawn. Detroit will rise again!

[@k1k10n3]

Thank you - I use to live in Northwest Detroit - Ohio between Clarita & Margarita - loved seeing this. I have family living in Huntington Woods and Royal Oak and love that there is still beauty in my home town.

[@johnbwright]

Finally something positive.

[@braybray2155]

I love this song and I also love Detroit! I hope to fix some houses there in the future!

[@eddiebatmv]

*Thanks KZbin viewers. With all of your support this video has hit the 60,000 viewer mark* Please continue to share with your friends to show that Detroit does have great areas too!

[@elderassassin9673]

how much does one of these houses cost now. I hear they don't cost that much.

[@rocklinjeff]

I grew up in those neighborhoods in Detroit in the '50's and '60's. Lived in the Outer Drive/McNichols area. I miss it so much.

[@poboi-lt5673]

@@danzbutrfly you dumb and racist as fuck boi🤞

[@deangelomelone217]

I AM BEYOND WORDS THAT YOU PUT THIS VIDEO UP. THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW HOW BEAUTIFUL DETROIT AND THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE TRULY ARE.

[@pianoplaya4eva]

Bravo and well done!!! There are many, many areas in the city of Detroit (which i am a resident) that have very nice homes. Thank you for capturing just a few of these homes.

[@zovalentine7305]

Born & raised ✊ I'll admit, flooded w/memories, found this sad 😢

[@thereseserbo4834]

I knew there had to be beautiful parts of Detroit..the media always showed the run down parts, enjoyed video and music..who is the artist..thank you for sharing

[@sidior12]

True. There are gem neighborhoods in Detroit that never get any play. Sometimes I just drive through them just for a quick "pick-me-up" being the architectural buff that I am.

[@kewastyle]

I am familiar with several of those homes. Definitely not GP. They're homes in Sherwood Forest, Indian Village, Homes in Boston-Edison district(where I was born and raised and we still own that house) to homes between 6 & 7 mile off of Livernois(Pinhurst to name one of the streets). This is awesome. Don't pay any attention to the negative comments. Keep doing wonderful videos like this!!! LOVE IT

[@ImForwardlook]

Detroit is my number 1 destination in the world. Don't believe all the mainstream media crap. There is so much history in this city and for a car geek it is the best place in the world! Thanks for the clip, about time to see something else than the ruin porn.

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks for asking this question! Some have private security firms that patrol within the subdivisions that are paid for by a very strong homeowners association. The property owners take great care of their home, and the values for the most part are high compared to other areas in Detroit. Many have highly involved neighborhood watch programs. Neighborhood associations that set strict guidelines on many issues for that neighborhood. Empty homes are watch very carefully to avoid looting.

[@helenaville5939]

Wow, I'm in Ireland and here we get very negative coverage of Detroit in the European media. Well done for bringing some balance to the picture of Detroit that's currently out there. These houses are beautiful.... probably the most attractive of any US state I've seen. Will share this so others can see there are two sides to every story.

[@kerryincolumbus]

I had no idea what-so-ever that Detroit still had neighborhoods like these in this video - I'd live in any one of those houses! Each one is gorgeous and obviously well kept!

[@amentetbastet6746]

Detroit has lots of nice neighborhoods not just the upscale neighborhoods I live in one all of Detroit is not a shithole

[@Tigimish]

Thank you very, very much for this video. I moved from Detroit about 10 years ago and was feeling nostalgic. and you're right, youtube's full of videos showing how bad areas of Detroit are. I have always thought it a great place to live, this video sure makes me miss being home. Thanks for the great footage.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

So beautiful neighborhoods. Classy safe with nice architecture and landscapes

[@Fauntazee]

Thank you for this vid, EddieBatmv! As a Det home owner, I had given up hope on Det. Not that this vid changes anything that's going on. But, it offered a smile and a ray of sunshine. A lot of these homes I have seen. You are correct. A lot of these homes are owned by the average middle class worker. Very Nice choice of music~ hugz.

[@mzrenee25]

I miss my hometown sometimes. My old neighborhood is in this video! Thank you for uploading a positive and beautiful video to show people our city is not all in ruins.

[@lorispain1]

I have never been to Detroit but really want to visit, this city is such a major part of the history of the USA .

[@ralphdhale111]

This is the Detroit I know and love thank you for this video.

[@Iwasonceacarpenter]

Detroit is truly beautiful, and when my kids grow up I would like to relocate to Detroit, I currently live in Australia, but I am married to an American man, and I would love to experience living where he comes from, he is from NC but anywhere in America would be a great experience for me.

[@mahatmakanejeeves3706]

The Northwest is really nice

[@danzbutrfly]

@Zip Zenac Stupidity at its finest....seeing everything from rose colored glasses....let her come to Detroit...she will freaking regret it.....

[@JJwants2run]

People like you are so appreciated. Thanks for the positive message about our city. I'm a black 43 year old male who grew up near Fenkell and Hubbell. Keep jammin', momz!

[@bookmagicroe9553]

I'm a 70 year old White who grew up in the Fenkell and Lahser area. Keep lovin' Detroit and all it's people.

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks for your comment. I have shown my wife her former childhood home on Berkshire Street using Google maps. Her family sold that home is 1985 after her father retired from the Detroit Fire Department. She was really happy to see the house again, and pleased that the owners have maintained it after 28 years, and even improved it. Its sad that so many people think Detroit has only run down homes, when the fact is there are so many nice areas and homes. Please share this video with others.

[@kimclanton]

Yes these are most definitely Detroit homes! I grew up and raised my children in the University District Golf Club and recognize many homes from our neighborhood. This was beautifully done. It brings a tear to my eyes that people don't know this beauty exists within our city. I pray for Detroit and hope that we will recover soon. Detroit is beautiful through and through. Great job!!

[@nikenvon2470]

Well done! I was in Boston street area, mid-town and Edison, and I was inspired...

[@donnatrammell7538]

Thank you. Watching this I actually cried. I was raised in Detroit

[@starxlr7863]

+Donna Trammell Im sorry you cried. At times I get very sad thinking about what happened. I love Detroit very much and Im from Florida and only 20 years old. My mother was from Central Michigan. Michigan and Detroit is so beautiful in many ways and Detroit is still a Great city to me!! There is so much history in this city and we need to preserve as much as we can. Detroit cannot afford to lose any more historic buildings. Not the buildings that define and create the identity for Detroit.

[@toddc2479]

nice video to show that everything in Detroit is not a dump. Thank you.

[@155mrjimmie]

+Todd C Sounds like Sammy Davis Jr song from 1960's.

[@crbonneau9462]

My beloved Detroit, city of my birth and childhood.

[@reggbrown5274]

Thank You. This the Detroit that needs to be seen.

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks for stopping by and checking this out.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

The guy singing just doesn't QUITE get to his high notes perfectly on pitch.. he's just a tad under the note, otherwise, it's a great recording and an incredible video of some beautiful Detroit houses, just beautiful!

[@scottknutson7062]

I live in San Francisco now but used to live in Detroit's wonderful West Village neighborhood. Thanks for the video; there of many of us rooting for Detroit's comeback.

[@lawrencesmith4629]

Thank you for this awesome showcase. I now live in NYC, I left Detroit 35 years ago but will always love it. One of the reasons I and many others like myself left, is because of the bluntness bigotry and ignorance like some of the reviewers have posted here. I grew up in one of those neighborhoods featured, that is and always be the Detroit of my memory. And btw , I am African American and so were most of my neighbors. We' were all proud educated working and middle class families who took pride

[@thebestchannel5456]

lawrence smith but you abandoned it

[@paulbetka2966]

Me too 😃 I live in Warren now.. 😍 DETROIT 🙏

[@CPWindsorsub]

I live just South of Detroit in Windsor Canada and I can tell you that this is not a faked video. Although there are some pretty dangerous and run down areas in Detroit there are still really nice neighbourhoods like these that aren't run down and dangerous at all. Detroit is starting to come back. The new mayor Mike Duggan seems to be bringing new life into the city again. Currently they're building a new light rail system up Woodward in Downtown Detroit and a new Red Wings Arena has just started with funding from the Ilitch family and from the city. They're also building a crap load of new buildings around it for shopping, eating and for commercial and residential space too. Also they're starting to knock down a lot of abandoned buildings. I have a feeling this Friday night though the city will be getting a lot of help with demolishing abandoned buildings if you get what I'm saying.

[@SLID3L]

North

[@CPWindsorsub]

SLID3L Nope South. Windsor, ON. Canada is the only part of Canada located directly South of the U.S. Look us up on Google Earth.

[@eddiebatmv]

***** You are correct. When you travel from Detroit to Windsor in the tunnel or on the bridge, you are going south. A couple of years ago, on Jeopardy, the category for the final Jeopardy question was geography. It dealt with Windsor being south of the United States. I knew the answer, living 60 miles from Detroit, but none of the contestants did.

[@CPWindsorsub]

eddiebatmv Yeah I live in Windsor and whenever I tell visitors or people I meet outside of town that we're South of Detroit they look at me as if I have lobsters in my ears or something lol.

[@SLID3L]

***** Wow. I was wrong. Thank you for teaching me a lesson today. :)

[@tanimcd]

I used to live in Detroit (west side) and I recognize quite a few of these homes. Palmer Woods is another amazing collection of impressive Detroit homes. Thanks for the positive video.

[@yooperlooper]

Thank-you for this video! I love Detroit, my home town Motown. Have great memories there.

[@CFrank4919]

This is GREAT. I was born and raised in Detroit, on 8 mile road, and I remember the 50 ties and 60 ties and 70 ties when even though we were still struggling and fighting the good fight, we had pride in ourselves and in our neighborhoods. The 8 mile reunion is proof of the pride of our past. We come from all across the country to fellowship and celebrate the pride of our community. Charlie

[@MJTheDJ1964]

There are areas of Chicago that I would never want to stop in !! I have delivered in this city every day for over 25 years and have NEVER been bothered. If you treat people well you can expect the same. If you want trouble....well..that's another matter. Every major city is like that.

[@newhotman1001]

Eddie, one of my best friends went to Redford High School and lived in Rosedale Park on Stahlein near Grand River. Beautiful neighborhood and Redford was a great school.

[@paulkusbach2937]

South Bend, IN and we have the same types of houses here.. These are Beautiful examples of people who really care about their houses, neighborhoods. Mid class America still Lives, and I actually saw a house that is exactly like the one I grew up in. Even saw a few Sears Houses in there.. Great Job.. Cool Pride

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks for your positive comments. I really appreciate them. There are so many videos the showing bad areas in Detroit and the people watching them think all of Detroit is like that. This is simply not the case. Detroit has many stable neighborhoods like the University District which has very nice homes. If anyone was to drive through there, they would find well cared for homes with many having nicely manicured lawns. Its a great neighborhood.

[@violetsky2225]

I've been thru all the hoods and blight. Its wonderful to see these homes and neighborhoods. Thank ypu.

[@MrYoubetyy]

Gorgeous homes..

[@George4585ogden]

These pictures mainly showcase Boston-Edison, Palmer Woods, Rosedale Park, and Indian Village. But 75% of Detroit was as well maintained as this in the 1960's. Everything changed in 1967. and it could have been avoided.

[@lisax3331]

The riots...

[@zandaroos553]

I live in one of the lower-middle class areas, but i go to Roeper up in Birmingham and a few of my friends live in some of these houses.

[@eddiebatmv]

Thank You for watching. Detroit has many great areas. If you would, please share this video with your friends. I know it will never achieve the view count of all the ghetto videos on Detroit. For some reason people like to watch the worst in everything. Click on my user name for other great Detroit videos. Thanks again.

[@brutusdog]

Thanks for posting this video. Grew up in Detroit 1941-1963. I've never had reason to return, but am glad to see that there is more than destroyed neighborhoods.

[@carolehayden8566]

I knew it. There HAD to be beautiful sections and lovely homes in Detroit ..i have never been there. Born n raised in California. But first..thanks for the video AND the music.

[@fairypixieprincess9909]

Beautiful homes!! Thank you for sharing!! 💖

[@Goff968]

I've seen some disgusting videos of detroit, i found this one touching and inspiring, though. It's amazing how there can be such contrast so close to each other

[@DontBogartThatDoobie]

Thank you for posting this video, I thought that it was very well put together, I loved the accompanying song too! I've always thought of Detroit as kind of Minneapolis (my residence city) bigger brother. I've been there many times visiting my older brother who moved there when he was 22 years old, he has been there since. Again, thanks for sharing this uplifting video about the side of Detroit that we don't see enough of!

[@Kbett83]

Thank you for posting this video, think I spotted a few homes in rosedale park as well as the grandmont subs

[@johnwilliamson738]

It's great to show the world where normal working doctors,lawers,cpa's,etc. live.Great video of detroit. Indian Village has unique architectal designes- a true gem to showcase the best of detroit. Well done.

[@donnahlogerot]

This made me smile! Wonderful and important vids! :)

[@1alexfrazier1]

Thank you for this video and the great musical background. I know there's more in " any " city than grime, crime and hip-hop time.

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks for you comment! You are correct. These are very stable Detroit neighborhoods. Palmer Woods' Subdivision first home was built in 1915 and has 289 homes in it. The largest is the Bishop Gallagher Mansion with 62 rooms, and 40,000 Sq. Ft. built in 1925. Making it the largest house in Detroit. Sherwood Forest contains 435 homes with the oldest from 1922. Most being built 1920s and mid 1930s. Both areas sought after and stable subdivisions. Most homes are over 90 years old.

[@Billyjean414]

Glad to see this video, I thought the whole city was trashed. I hope Detriot's bad side get some much needed help. It can be great again, with a lot of work and motivation.

[@zimdeluxe]

Awesome video man! Loved it! I remember I think Mason in the Morning used to start his show each morn with that song

[@marcushaynes843]

A lot of very beautiful home here in Detroit. I can't believe I'm seeing this.

[@George4585ogden]

I haven't been there since 1998, but it looks pretty much like the Boston Blvd. area and Indian Village. There are some great homes in those areas.

[@sisterstar61]

Thank you for a wonderful video! I remember taking my mother for a ride once through some of these Detroit neighborhoods, and she said "where are we?". I let her know that Detroit has some wonderful neighborhoods where people take pride! I am a subscriber now.......

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks for your comments. Its sad that some people think Detroit has only run down dumps. They have been watching the wrong KZbin videos. Detroit has many beautiful homes and great subdivisions. Thanks for viewing and sharing.

[@siobhanirish1307]

I just found your site. I loved looking at the beautiful Detroit homes. I grew up in Detroit and loved it so, so much. All my memories are very happy. We lived on the East Side and walked everywhere safely. I remember Chandler Park and Metropolitan Beach, Hudson's flagship store on Woodward Ave., etc etc etc. I went to Southeastern High School and even the school was wonderful. It makes me so sad to see the videos of ruined areas that used to be so beautiful, so I am very happy to see your video of places that are still beautiful and cared for. Thank you for something positive!!!

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks for stopping by and checking my Detroit Video. I live an hour away from Detroit and love going there. I have been there well over 100 times. There is so much to see and do in Detroit. If you would like to see more of the beautiful homes in Detroit, then check this video too. More Beautiful Detroit Homes - The Detroit Golf Subdivision with Marvin Gaye and the Supremes

[@DrMichaelJKudlas]

I grew up in Detroit and then went back and taught in the Detroit Public Schools for 10 years after graduating from Wayne State with a B.S. and M.Ed. My Detroit was like this, tho' my neighborhood was lower middle class. Coolidge Elementary and Cody High were great schools back then and I suppose now, too. Great reminder of a GREAT CITY!!

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks for your comments. Detroit is still a great city with lots of great things happening that will only make it better.

[@zachbarnette807]

I live in Atlanta and I follow quite a few urbex bloggers and i have to say this is the first time ive seen anything nice in Detroit lol

[@eddiebatmv]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. Please take a few minutes to check out my other positive Detroit videos. They are on Belle Isle Park, downtown Detroit, Mansions and home of Detroit's richest, and many more. Detroit has a really good side too. Thanks.

[@tonic5673]

GasconyKid u are right....from 70 to 90....it was the best!!!!!

[@impassable]

+Zach Barnette Had to figure there has to be some great neighborhoods for the rich who work in Detroit

[@thebestchannel5456]

really? jerk!

[@thebestchannel5456]

Gasconykid..really? yerk!!

[@UcheIfeNwabuoku]

Great video, this coming from a New Yorker. Such good music for the video. This video was just what I needed to put me in a good mood.

[@motown201]

I lived near palmer woods.......I see old friends homes, and "my" Detroit.......what has happened to it breaks my heart

[@lovetronlawrence2482]

Great video. Would be nice to see the nice homes in Not so nice areas. There are many homeowners that take pride in their homes all over the city.

[@eddiebatmv]

Thank you for your kind comments. This is only a short video of the many, many beautiful homes and well kept neighborhoods that are in within the city of Detroit. If you would like, please share this video with your friends. Thanks again!

[@eddiebatmv]

It is a pretty cool song, and I thought it was fitting for this video. Fox 2 in Detroit plays it sometimes as segue (segway) music in their morning show. Thanks for stopping by and for your comment.

[@metrocabinet]

Thanks for doing this Eddie there are many of us out here who are interested in Detroit. I was born there in 1960. It would be really nice if you do another film to have a subtitle in front of some of these homes announcing the streets there on so we would know where they are.

[@pinkbeautyyy51]

Their are lots of beautiful homes in Detroit. Lots of gated homes and homes pushed far back off the streets. Their all so beautiful. Just wish that my hometown gets the proper recognition because it is a home to lots of GOOD PEOPLE.

[@aphguy]

There are 10 thumbs down on this video. Can anyone tell me what is so negative about this? I don't see anything bad about this video. I am sure people are surprised about these homes. I am giving it a thumbs up!

[@Nocturnal2010]

Thanks again for your videos. I grew up next to Indian Village and still live here. People watch too much TV and think Detroit is such a horrible place to live and it's not. Im a 41 yr old black male and I do just fine. This city does not have criminal running around everywhere killing ppl. Yes we have crime but we also have a lot of ppl like myself that are law abiding citizens. This is great place to live and it's getting better.

[@eddiebatmv]

You're right. This is only 8 minutes of the many thousands of beautiful, well kept homes in Detroit. There are so much more that people who have never been to Detroit really don't know about. There are people who think they know everything about Detroit and have become an authority by watching a 5 minute video of the worst areas of the city. They are sadly misinformed. Detroit has its bas areas, but it also has beautiful museums, a great symphony orchestra, a thriving reborn downtown & more

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks. I love Detroit too. There is so much to see and do there. So many people who have never been to Detroit only see these ghetto videos of Detroit and think that's all there is. Not true. The Detroit Institute of Arts has a 16th century painting by Flemish master Pieter Bruegel, whose painting, "The Wedding Dance" is valued at $100 million. And that's only a start. Detroit has culture, elegant dining, beautiful neighborhoods, professional sports teams, great museums and much more.

[@lakerryharper6353]

there are lots of nice homes here in Detroit its got so much to offer the river downtown is blue like a rare dimond

[@karene.7014]

Love my city, always. Too bad we got a black eye. But as you see that's why we've stayed. Beautiful I'm. Very proud of DETROIT!😘

[@readchesterton1]

I am happy to see a Detroiter being constructive and hopeful.

[@janetgriffiths3960]

Beautiful homes. I used to live in Dearborn Heights, (Detroit suburb), and my folks had friends that lived in an area like this. I'm glad to see that all of Detroit isn't in ruin.

[@scottblakely7476]

My grandparents owned the home at 6:46. They sold it and moved west to Rosedale park in 1982

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks, katty2trips, every home is very unique in Detroit. Do you notice how almost all of the home shown in this video are made of brick. If you are from the Detroit area, you probably also know there is a section in downtown called Bricktown, where all the building are made of brick. Thanks for sharing your comment and passing this video on.

[@eddiebatmv]

Yes there are people living in these homes. If you notice the windows are not boarded up, the lawns are cut and there are cars in the driveways. I would think on the lower end of the homes pictured, the price might be in the $25,000 range, and in the upper range on the executive homes a price of $700,000 to $800,000. Many of the executive homes have many elaborate features and craftsmanship from a bygone era. These prices are in a low real estate market pricing that's happening right now.

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks for your comment. Detroit has some very beautiful homes and neighborhoods. Please share this video with your friends if you will. Detroit could use a shot in the arm right now. For some reason, people always seem to migrate towards the ghetto videos of Detroit, and overlook the great side of this city.

[@letsbeforeal]

Very nice video of Detroit.

[@thepassoftheword]

Nice vid, I love the waterfront homes on Keelson Dr. beautiful.

[@schindehette]

As beautiful as these homes are, the real beauty of Detroit is its people.

[@eddiebatmv]

People can say all they want about the people of Detroit. But when a tragedy strikes, or a family needs help, it's the people of Detroit who are first in line to help. I know this for a fact. I live an hour from Detroit and watch Detroit TV news every day and see this often.

[@OldschoolMusicJunkie]

Thank you very much for showing this. My home is 2 doors from one of the homes you showed. I wish mine had been on there also but, oh well. There are so many beautiful areas in the city that will never be shown or recognized because people don't want to know what's right about the city, just what's wrong. Yes, there are bad areas and crime but name me ONE major metropolitan city that doesn't have the same problems.

[@eddiebatmv]

Thanks for your kind words. I really appreciate them, and the fact that many people have viewed this video. I can't believe how it has soared in view counts in the last week. This is of course is due to the viewers like you! My goal is to make only positive videos of Detroit for KZbin. There is enough negativity on here already. Everyone can contribute a little to making Detroit even greater than it already is. Please share this video with your friends, and thanks again.

[@nangonzalez6846]

Absolutely FABULOUS! I woud love to live in any one of those houses or neighborhoods. Great video and the music fits to a "t."

[@eddiebatmv]

Every major American city has its bad neighborhoods and Detroit is no exception. If you go there looking for problems, you will find them. I live an hour from Detroit and go there both day and night for many different things. Detroit has many great museums, a beautiful downtown, new baseball stadium, new football stadium, and a great symphony orchestra. School groups from around Michigan and Ohio visit Detroit on a daily basis and have no problem.

[@eshea5050]

Detroit will pick up again. As long as these beautiful homes are maintained properly they would make adequate investment properties.

[@Chicago48]

Those are Detroit homes. I just came back from Detroit and the midtown near WSU is shaping up very nicely. However, there's still a lot of "outer" neighborhoods that need tending to.