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The Checker Building
2130 Trumbull St,
Detroit,
MI
48216
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Bedrooms
1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
828 - 898 sq ft
The Checker Building
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Experience Detroit living at The Checker Building. You'll find this community in the Corktown area of Detroit. From amenities to floor plan options, the leasing staff is available to help you find your new home. Come see The Checker Building today.
Highlights
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
About The Checker Building
Experience Detroit living at The Checker Building. You'll find this community in the Corktown area of Detroit. From amenities to floor plan options, the leasing staff is available to help you find your new home. Come see The Checker Building today.
The Checker Building is an apartment community located in Wayne County and the 48216 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Detroit Public Schools Community District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Controlled Access
Bicycle Storage
Property Manager on Site
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Heating
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
2130 Trumbull St,
Detroit,
MI
48216
Located just west of Downtown Detroit, Corktown is considered the oldest (and hippest) neighborhood in the city. Corktown blends the old and the new with an array of exciting restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and music venues in longstanding red-brick buildings lined up along Michigan Avenue.
Corktown also offers a wide variety of rentals, from luxury apartments in modern buildings to charming townhomes and renovated lofts. Residents are typically drawn to the neighborhood for its quirky vibe and quick access to Downtown Detroit. Commuting is a breeze with convenience to Interstate 75, Highway 10, and walkable access to downtown.
Learn more about living in Corktown
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Corktown | Detroit, MI | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,297 | $1,073 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,740 | $1,108 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,439 | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,428 | $1,931 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
The Checker Building is within 16 minutes or 0.8 mile from Wayne County C.C., Downtown. It is also near Wayne State University and College of Creative Studies.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
501 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
202 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
358 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
145 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
250 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Detroit include Michigan Avenue, located 0.8 mile from The Checker Building. The Checker Building is near Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 22.0 miles or 31 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.5 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 14.5 mi |
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Drive: | 30 min | 20.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Drive: | 31 min | 22.0 mi |
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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
Busy
Soundscore™
67
/ 100
Traffic
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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 The Checker Building.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
The Checker Building has 3 shopping centers within 2.8 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. 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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Campus Martius Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Hart Plaza
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Motor Cities National Heritage Area
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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RiverWalk
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi |
The Checker Building has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Campus Martius Park, Hart Plaza, and Motor Cities National Heritage Area.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
The Checker Building has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Harper University Hospital which is 2.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
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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.
2130 Trumbull St
Detroit, MI 48216