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Birchcrest Apartments
17130 Birchcrest Dr,
Detroit,
MI
48221
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
530 sq ft
Birchcrest Apartments
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Located in the University District of Detroit, the beautiful & historic Birchcrest Apartments are directly across from the University of Detroit Mercy; at the corner of McNichols and Birchcrest) and just minutes from Marygrove College, Palmer Park, the Lodge freeway, and the Avenue of Fashion. Live and play in this vibrant hub for eateries and bistros, boutiques, late night entertainment, and much more. Birchcrest Apartments offer fully renovated, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den and two bedroom apartments, pet friendly community and gated offstreet parking. Fully furnished apartment options avalaible upon request.
About Birchcrest Apartments
Located in the University District of Detroit, the beautiful & historic Birchcrest Apartments are directly across from the University of Detroit Mercy; at the corner of McNichols and Birchcrest) and just minutes from Marygrove College, Palmer Park, the Lodge freeway, and the Avenue of Fashion. Live and play in this vibrant hub for eateries and bistros, boutiques, late night entertainment, and much more. Birchcrest Apartments offer fully renovated, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den and two bedroom apartments, pet friendly community and gated offstreet parking. Fully furnished apartment options avalaible upon request.
Birchcrest Apartments is an apartment community located in Wayne County and the 48221 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Detroit Public Schools Community District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Ask About Fully Furnished Options.
- Historic Building
- Energy Efficient Appliances
- Gated Off Street Parking Included
- Air Conditioner*
- Pet Friendly*
- Water Included
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Furnished Units Available
- Gated
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
Ceiling Fans
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Den
- Furnished
Location
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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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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.0 mi |
Birchcrest Apartments is within 6 minutes or 0.3 mile from Detroit Mercy, McNichols. It is also near Marygrove College and Wayne County C.C., Northwest.
Schools
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
202 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
425 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
755 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
449 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
33 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
306 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
432 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
278 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Detroit include Baltimore St - Southbound, located 5.7 miles from Birchcrest Apartments. Birchcrest Apartments is near Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 26.4 miles or 40 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.3 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 11.3 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 12.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Drive: | 40 min | 26.4 mi |
Time and distance from Birchcrest Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
Birchcrest Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-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: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Belle Isle Nature Zoo
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.7 mi |
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Detroit Zoo
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.2 mi |
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Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.5 mi |
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Detroit Historical Museum
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.6 mi |
Birchcrest Apartments has 5 parks within 6.6 miles, including Palmer Park, Belle Isle Nature Zoo, and Detroit Zoo.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.7 mi |
Birchcrest Apartments has 3 hospitals within 5.7 miles, the nearest is DMC Sinai - Grace Hospital which is 2.6 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
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17130 Birchcrest Dr
Detroit, MI 48221