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Chandler Park-Chalmers, Detroit MI

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Chandler Park-Chalmers neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan

About Chandler Park-Chalmers

Neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan

Wayne County 48213

B Neighborhood grade 6.5 Score out of 10
Average value
$91,872
Average price per sq ft
$96

Green Space and Grit on Detroit's East Side – District 4

The Chandler Park-Chalmers neighborhood is a suburban residential pocket in the 48224 ZIP code surrounded by some of the city's largest green spaces and working-class housing stock.
It is an area with a strong working-class spirit.
With Chandler Park to the west and the Chalmers corridor to the east, this area has long been a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city – an urban escape without actually leaving Detroit's bounds.
Home to factory workers and blue-collar families, the neighborhood is now a mix of original homeowners, first-time buyers, and community-driven residents investing in their blocks and their futures.

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East Side Backbone Meets Bold Revitalization

Chandler Park-Chalmers is located in Detroit's District 4, which focuses on revitalizing residential neighborhoods, improving infrastructure, and expanding access to city services.

This includes targeted demolition of blighted structures, home repair assistance programs, and park improvements, including major updates to Chandler's recreation and stormwater management systems.

Principal District 4 areas include Warren Avenue, Mack, Jefferson, and communities like East Village, and Jefferson City.

In addition to increased code enforcement, District 4 leadership has also pushed for public safety and community partnerships to restore livability and pride in eastside neighborhoods.

Real Estate Snapshot: Value, Space, and Potential

Typical home prices in Chandler Park range from $40,000 to $110,000, depending on size, condition, and location relative to Chandler Park and major arterials like Outer Drive and Harper.
Housing stock includes mostly brick bungalows, Tudor revivals, and modest Colonial-style homes with large yards, basements, and detached garages.
These are 1930s-1950s homes with vintage charm, solid bones, and plenty of equity growth potential, serving as affordable entry points for homeownership for first-time homebuyers, retirees, and young families.
Indeed, the 48224 area is one of the few ZIP codes in Detroit where you can still find plenty in the way of value and space in a city that is experiencing increased real estate interest.

Chandler Park: The Neighborhood's Green Heart

Chandler Park-Chalmers’ premier park, Chandler Park, covers more than 200 acres and includes:
A water park/aquatic center (Chandler Park Family Aquatic Center)
A nine-hole golf course
Sports fields, basketball courts, and new playgrounds.
Recreation combined with ecological innovation – one of the region's largest urban stormwater management systems.
It is a community park with family events, youth sports leagues, and seasonal programming.
Many residents consider living near Chandler Park to be like having it right in their own backyard.

Education in Chandler Park-Chalmers (48224)

Chandler Park-Chalmers is zoned through the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), which includes the following schools:
Chandler Park Academy, a charter school that serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade and places a strong focus on college preparation.
Wayne Elementary School, a nearby school with small class sizes and community support.
Denby High School, located just north of Chandler Park, is a revitalized school offering career preparation programs.
In addition, there are private and religious schools, as well as several Montessori and early learning centers, just a short drive away.

Laidback Streets, Local Staples, Central Location

Chandler Park-Chalmers, located in Detroit’s 48224 ZIP code, is a primarily residential neighborhood near retail corridors on Harper Avenue, Mack, and I-94.
Here, residents enjoy close access to:
Local diners and takeout joints that feature classic soul food and Coney Island fare.
Nearby big-box shopping centers at Harper Woods and Grosse Pointe.
Ascension St. John Hospital & Detroit Public Library - Wilder Branch.
In this neighborhood, life moves at a slow and predictable pace.
It’s a place where the little things matter, such as block parties, deep porch conversations, and knowing your neighbors.

Why Chandler Park-Chalmers

Located in ZIP code 48224, this neighborhood is affordable, residential, enduring, and focused on reinvestment.
Close proximity to Chandler Park provides year-round recreation and green space.
Good mid-century housing stock is priced for first-time buyers and longtime residents.
Retail, schools, and major transportation routes are all within walking distance.
A small but proud neighborhood that is full of community and continuity.
In short, Chandler Park-Chalmers may not have a flashy name on the Detroit map, but it is one of the city's most livable, grounded, and green neighborhoods.
Here, you'll find room to grow, space to breathe, and a deep inner peace that comes from streets full of history and neighbors who have been here for decades.
This is Detroit at its most honest.

Map of Chandler Park-Chalmers

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Homes for sale in Chandler Park-Chalmers

3 homes for sale inside the Chandler Park-Chalmers boundary, from the MLS and Zillow. Homes just outside the boundary follow, each with its own area.

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Recently sold in Chandler Park-Chalmers

3 homes inside the Chandler Park-Chalmers boundary sold in the last two years.

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Chandler Park-Chalmers by the numbers

On average, homes in Chandler Park-Chalmers sell after 48 days on the market, which is slightly slower than the national average. Over the last 12 months, home values have risen moderately, reflecting increased interest in affordable eastside neighborhoods. The area features a mix of bungalows, ranches, and duplexes built in the mid-1900s.

People

Total Population
4,223
Median Age
35
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.1%
National 23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
National 19.1%

Money

Median Household Income
$26,195
National $71,702
Average Household Income
$36,065

Education and work

High School Graduates
80%
College Graduates
9.9%
National 34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.5%
% Population in Labor Force
44.4%
National 65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''

Distribution of home values

Chandler Park-Chalmers Detroit Metro Area Share of homes in each price band

50K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 0.8%50K: Detroit Metro Area 1.1%50K$65K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 6.3%$65K: Detroit Metro Area 4.4%$65K$80K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 23.6%$80K: Detroit Metro Area 6.2%$80K$110K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 51.0%$110K: Detroit Metro Area 7.9%$110K$160K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 17.4%$160K: Detroit Metro Area 9.9%$160K$215K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 0.6%$215K: Detroit Metro Area 12.5%$215K$270K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 0.2%$270K: Detroit Metro Area 14.1%$270K$325K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 0.0%$325K: Detroit Metro Area 11.2%$325K$395K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 0.2%$395K: Detroit Metro Area 10.3%$395K$485K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 0.0%$485K: Detroit Metro Area 8.3%$485K$595K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 0.0%$595K: Detroit Metro Area 6.2%$595K$720K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 0.0%$720K: Detroit Metro Area 4.0%$720K$860K: Chandler Park-Chalmers 0.0%$860K: Detroit Metro Area 2.0%$860K$1.01M: Chandler Park-Chalmers 0.0%$1.01M: Detroit Metro Area 1.0%$1.01M>$1.01M: Chandler Park-Chalmers 0.0%>$1.01M: Detroit Metro Area 1.0%>$1.01M

More renters than owners

Renters 75%Owners 25%

Property mix by square feet

  • Apartments47.7%
  • Homes31.7%
  • Institutions11.9%
  • Retail6.1%
  • Other1.4%
  • Condos/Co-ops1.3%

Getting around Chandler Park-Chalmers

Walk, transit and bike scores

  • Walk Score Somewhat walkable 51/100
  • Transit Score Some transit 47/100
  • Bike Score Somewhat bikeable 45/100

Source: Walk Score. Labels follow Walk Score's published score bands.

Transit nearby

  • AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County
  • BusJefferson Ave & Chalmers St
  • BusMack Ave & Alter Rd
  • BusChandler Park Dr & Frankfort St
  • BusHarper Ave & Chalmers St
  • BusWarren Ave & St Jean

Crime and safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime. Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com.

Crime Chandler Park-ChalmersUS
Homicide 94
Sexual Assault 74
Assault with Weapon 94
Robbery 74
Burglary 74
Motor Vehicle Theft 64
Larceny 44
Crime Score 74

By the numbers

Chandler Park-Chalmers, from our data

Homes and prices in Chandler Park-Chalmers

3 homes are for sale in Chandler Park-Chalmers on Rebuild Detroit right now, at a median asking price of $100,000 ($60 a square foot). That is about the same as the Detroit median of $99,000. The typical listing has been on the market 113 days.

For sale now
3
Median asking price
$100,000
Per square foot
$60
Median sold price (13 MLS sales)
$1
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Per square foot
$60
Median sold price (13 MLS sales)
$1

Rebuild Detroit homes index (MLS and off-market homes), updated daily.

Building permits in Chandler Park-Chalmers

12 building permits were issued in Chandler Park-Chalmers in the last 12 months, down 48% from the year before. Contractors put $51,505 of work on those permits.

Permits, last 12 months
12
Contractor cost
$51,505
Plumbing permits
5
Electrical permits
2
More numbers
Plumbing permits
5
Electrical permits
2

Building permits from the City of Detroit (BSEED), read daily.

Blight and vacancy near Chandler Park-Chalmers

1,605 parcels in Chandler Park-Chalmers's ZIP code (48213) carry a public distress signal, with $1,736,423 in unpaid blight fines. Blight tickets in the last 12 months are up 12% from the year before (519 parcels ticketed). 52 are registered vacant and 37 carry a demolition order.

Parcels with blight tickets
1,528
Ticketed in the last 12 months
519
Registered vacant
52
Demolition orders
37
More numbers
Registered vacant
52
Demolition orders
37

City of Detroit open data (blight tickets, vacant property registry, demolitions), read daily.

Local pros in Detroit

1,009 local pros across 25 trades have an office in Detroit, led by 307 general contractors, 197 electricians, and 122 painters. Chandler Park-Chalmers homeowners see pros with an office in ZIP 48213 first on the guide.

General Contractors
307
Electricians
197
Painters
122
Cleaning & Junk Removal
54
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Painters
122
Cleaning & Junk Removal
54

Rebuild Detroit pro profiles.

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Chandler Park-Chalmers FAQ

5 questions

What ZIP code is Chandler Park-Chalmers in?
Chandler Park-Chalmers is in ZIP code 48213 in Detroit, Michigan (Wayne County). Other neighborhoods in 48213 include Airport Sub, Cadillac Community, Chandler Park, Gratiot Woods, Outer Drive-Hayes.
What council district is Chandler Park-Chalmers in?
Chandler Park-Chalmers is in Detroit City Council District 4. See every neighborhood in District 4 on the Detroit neighborhoods map.
What is the average home value in Chandler Park-Chalmers?
The average home value shown for Chandler Park-Chalmers is $91,872 ($96 per square foot), from Rebuild Detroit neighborhood data. Values change, so check current listings and ask a local agent before you make an offer.
Which neighborhoods are near Chandler Park-Chalmers?
Neighborhoods closest to Chandler Park-Chalmers include Fox Creek, Morningside, Outer Drive-Hayes, Chandler Park, Ravendale, East English Village.
How do I find a contractor near Chandler Park-Chalmers?
Use the Top local pros section on this page to compare plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, general contractors and handymen. Pros with an office in 48213 are listed first. You can also request quotes from Detroit pros.