Move to Boston-edison

Why move to Boston-Edison?

There are plenty of reasons to move to Boston-Edison, no matter who you are.

• Great houses The historic homes of Boston-Edison are spacious and elegant. Each house is unique, hand-built by skillful craftsmen, with features not found in modern houses
• Great location The Boston-Edison Historic District is at the geographic heart of Detroit. The location is conveniently close to much of what Detroit has to offer.
• Great people Boston-Edison is a diverse community. The residents are middle class families and individuals with a wide range of interests, talents, and backgrounds.
• Tax incentives New residents are eligible for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone property tax reduction of up to 35%.
  
• Neighborhood Association The Historic Boston-Edison Association (HBEA) is the oldest continuous neighborhood association in the City, founded in 1921. HBEA sponsors numerous activities for residents and acts as a voice for the neighborhood in city governance.  Read more about HBEA.
• Security Patrol The neighborhood has a security patrol.

But I heard...

You might hesitate. Here's why you shouldn't.

• Aren't houses expensive? Not necessarily. There are a range of home prices. For a list of most homes currently for sale in the district, check out our Homes For Sale section.
• Don't these houses need a lot of repairs? Again, not necessarily. Some homes need renovation, but some are in move-in condition. See the Homes For Sale section.
• Aren't property taxes high? Taxes in Detroit are ordinarily about 67 mills. However, for new residents, the rate can be reduced up to 35% through the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone initiative. In addition, the trade-off for higher taxes is that, in Boston-Edison, the market values of homes are lower than for smaller homes outside Detroit.
• Doesn't it cost a fortune to heat those houses? Utility costs, especially heating bills, naturally are higher for the large homes in Boston-Edison than for smaller homes. The trade-off for higher utility costs is that, in Boston-Edison, the market values of large houses are lower than the prices of smaller homes outside Detroit.
• Are there good schools in Detroit? For involved parents, good schools are easy to find. Here's a list of institutions identified by the Skillman Foundation as "good schools."
• Is there any shopping near Boston-Edison? Boston-Edison is one mile north of the  New Center and its retail area, and two miles north of Wayne State University and Midtown Detroit with a collection of shopping and eating. In addition, downtown Hamtramck (and its shopping district) is only a mile east of Boston-Edison.
• Isn't crime high? Crime in Boston-Edison is limited to property crime; much of which can be avoided by taking reasonable precautions. The neighborhood also has a security patrol.