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Schafer Place
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Schafer Place
Schafer Place
12130 Schaefer Hwy,
Detroit,
MI
48227
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About Schafer Place
Schafer Place in Detroit is ready for you to visit. The premium Schaefer Hwy. address in the 48227 Zip code of Detroit is a great place to move into. Be sure to come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. Experience a great selection of amenities at Schafer Place. Contact us or drop by to find out the availability today and find your new place at Schafer Place.
Schafer Place is an apartment community located in Wayne County and the 48227 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Detroit Public Schools Community District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Washer/Dryer Hookup
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Carpet
Location
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A collection of well-established neighborhoods with mature trees, cute parks, and a convenient location near I-96, the Mackenzie area sits about eight miles from downtown Detroit, six miles from Wayne State University, and nine miles from the scenic walkways along the Detroit River. Other nearby locations include the University of Michigan-Dearborn, River Rouge Park, and the Henry Ford Museum.
With only eight miles to downtown, Mackenzie apartments provide easy access to Ford Field, the historic home of the NFL Detroit Lions and an exciting destination for tailgating and football; the Detroit Opera House; the historic Fox Theater; and Comerica Park, a baseball stadium complex that features a 50-foot Ferris wheel and a food court.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.4 mi |
Schafer Place is within 10 minutes or 3.8 miles from Marygrove College. It is also near Detroit Mercy, McNichols and Wayne County C.C., Northwest.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
555 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
202 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
909 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
652 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
379 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 School
Grades PK-6
43 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-11
215 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
183 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7 & 11
1 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Detroit include Ferry St - Southbound, located 7.9 miles from Schafer Place. Schafer Place is near Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 19.7 miles or 34 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 8.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 8.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 8.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.9 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.4 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 9.7 mi |
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Drive: | 29 min | 16.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Drive: | 34 min | 19.7 mi |
Time and distance from Schafer Place.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
Schafer Place has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 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: | 15 min | 6.6 mi |
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Environmental Interpretive Center
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi |
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Detroit Historical Museum
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Drive: | 12 min | 8.0 mi |
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Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.5 mi |
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Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
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Drive: | 17 min | 9.2 mi |
Schafer Place has 5 parks within 9.2 miles, including Palmer Park, Wayne State University Museum of Natural History, and Environmental Interpretive Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.5 mi |
Schafer Place has 3 hospitals within 6.5 miles, the nearest is DMC Sinai - Grace Hospital which is 3.2 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
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