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Palms Apartments
1001 E Jefferson Ave,
Detroit,
MI
48207
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About Palms Apartments
A renowned landmark in the heart of Detroit, The Palms Apartments was built in 1910 and combines rare beauty, architecture, and style that only a historical building can offer. As you walk into the breathtaking lobby, you’ll instantly feel as if you have stepped back in time with its leaded glass windows, marble stairs, and rich dark wood. Every floor plan has its own unique charm from quaint kitchens, claw-foot bathtubs, antique fireplaces, hardwood floors and many other era based features you’ll find only at The Palms. Living at The Palms puts you in downtown Detroit, where you can enjoy eclectic entertainment, dining, shopping, and nightlife. The People Mover, Detroit Riverwalk, Dequindre Cut, Aretha Franklin Park, Hart Plaza, Cobo Center and Campus Martius Park are just a few of the many attractions that are minutes from your front door. While living at The Palms, it will be hard to imagine life anywhere else.
Palms Apartments is an apartment community located in Wayne County and the 48207 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Detroit Public Schools Community District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- 24 Hour Access
- Elevator
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Views
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Lafayette Park is an up-and-coming neighborhood in Downtown Detroit. This revitalized neighborhood is known for its postwar modernist houses and other historical architectural styles, while more developments are being added each year. Rentals in this area include upscale high-rise apartments and condos, but there are affordable and mid-range options available as well. This urban neighborhood has several green spaces for residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air. Lafayette Plaisance Park in the center of the neighborhood has tennis courts and a playground, while the Dequindre Cut on the eastern edge boasts vibrant street art along a greenway perfect for jogging, biking, and skating. There are few restaurants and other businesses in Lafayette Park but living in this neighborhood places you minutes away from the city’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
Palms Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Wayne County C.C., Downtown. It is also near College of Creative Studies and Wayne State University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
136 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
202 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 5-12
76 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
232 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
821 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
99 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Detroit include Renaissance Center, located 0.4 mile from Palms Apartments. Palms Apartments is near Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 24.4 miles or 34 minutes away.
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 13.2 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 13.8 mi |
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Drive: | 28 min | 19.7 mi |
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Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Drive: | 34 min | 24.4 mi |
Time and distance from Palms Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
Palms Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 16-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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Motor Cities National Heritage Area
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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RiverWalk
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Hart Plaza
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Campus Martius Park
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
Palms Apartments has 5 parks within 0.7 mile, including RiverWalk, Motor Cities National Heritage Area, and William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
Palms Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Children's Hospital of Michigan which is 2.1 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
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1001 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207