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South Central in Detroit, MI — shopping, food, arts_culture.
Copernicus Sundial · 3 parks & green spaces · 16 places to eat
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South Central is a walker's paradise neighbourhood in Detroit (Walk Score 100/100 — daily errands need no car). Homes for sale here run a median of about $449,000. There are 3 schools within the area. 4 transit stops nearby. It's close to major roads, so expect some traffic noise. And 7 parks and green spaces, 16 places to eat, and 13 shops and services are mapped within walking distance.
There are 19 homes for sale in and around South Central, priced from $199,000 to $769,000 (median about $449,000). See the Homes page for current listings.
There are 3 schools in and around South Central including Hon W C Kennedy Collegiate Institute, St. Michael's Adult Catholic High School, Catholic Central High School. See the guide below for what's closest.
South Central is known locally for landmarks like Copernicus Sundial, its 16-strong food and drink scene.
There are 30 events on this week in and around South Central, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.
Based on what's here, South Central suits families and the outdoors, food lovers, shopping and errands.
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Three hand-picked days through South Central, every stop a real place.
Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch
Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite
Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner
Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.
From homes on the market right now in and around South Central.
3 schools mapped in and around South Central, closest first — ratings shown where families have left them.
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South Central has 3 parks and green spaces, 16 places to eat, and landmarks like Copernicus Sundial. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Most of South Central is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
South Central sits in Detroit, Michigan, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around South Central, and can connect you with a local agent.
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