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255-265 Merton Rd
255-265 Merton Rd,
Detroit,
MI
48203
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About 255-265 Merton Rd Detroit, MI 48203
Find your new place at 255-265 Merton Rd. This community is located on Merton Rd. in Detroit. The leasing team is ready to show you our community. Make your move to 255-265 Merton Rd. Contact us or stop in to see available floor plans.
255-265 Merton Rd is an apartment community located in Wayne County and the 48203 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Detroit Public Schools Community District attendance zone.
255-265 Merton Rd,
Detroit,
MI
48203
Situated about eight miles north of Downtown Detroit, Palmer Park blends natural beauty and historic architecture in a community-oriented environment. Dense rows of lush trees line the streets in Palmer Park, separating the elegant houses and vintage apartments from the community’s main commercial thoroughfares.
Palmer Park’s namesake park is a neighborhood landmark, offering the community hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, an ornate fountain, and an 18-hole golf course to explore. In addition to a peaceful, park-like locale, Palmer Park provides residents with convenience to a slew of everyday amenities strewn along Woodward Avenue and McNichols Road.
Proximity to the University of Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College make the neighborhood a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff looking for a rental close to campus. Nearby Interstate 75 connects Palmer Park to the rest of Greater Detroit with ease.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Palmer Park | Detroit, MI | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $884 | $1,069 |
| 1 Bedroom | $756 | $1,113 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,031 | $1,495 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,026 | $1,878 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.3 mi |
255-265 Merton Rd is within 6 minutes or 1.9 miles from Detroit Mercy, McNichols. It is also near Marygrove College and College of Creative Studies.
Schools
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
202 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
358 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
221 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
481 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
406 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
401 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
553 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Detroit include Grand Blvd, located 5.1 miles from 255-265 Merton Rd. 255-265 Merton Rd is near Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 26.8 miles or 39 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.4 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.5 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 10.4 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 13.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 39 min | 26.8 mi |
Walkability Near 255-265 Merton Rd Detroit, MI 48203
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 255-265 Merton Rd.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
255-265 Merton Rd has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Palmer Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Belle Isle Nature Zoo
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi |
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Michigan Science Center
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi |
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Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.0 mi |
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Detroit Historical Museum
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.2 mi |
255-265 Merton Rd has 5 parks within 6.2 miles, including Palmer Park, Detroit Historical Museum, and Belle Isle Nature Zoo.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi |
255-265 Merton Rd has 3 hospitals within 5.1 miles, the nearest is Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital which is 4.1 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 124 min | 96.0 mi |
255-265 Merton Rd is 96.0 miles and a 124 minute drive from Camp Perry Air Guard Station.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
255-265 Merton Rd
Detroit, MI 48203