471 Jefferson Ct, Detroit, MI 48207

This is a prime vacant residential lot offered for sale in Detroit’s Islandview neighborhood. The property is a 0.10-acre site currently unimproved, presented as a build-and-develop opportunity for a future home or other compatible residential use. The DLBA is seeking proposals to support activation and stewardship of vacant land sites, including urban agriculture, gardening, or beautification, whether for profit or community activation. Prospective buyers are directed to consult DLBA proposal guidelines for land-based sites and its Guide to Plot Plan, Site Design, and Maintenance.

The lot is described as being just minutes from Belle Isle, the Detroit Riverwalk, and downtown, supporting convenient access to major areas while remaining within a residential setting. The sale process also includes references to reviewing relevant Neighborhood Framework Plans from the City of Detroit’s Planning and Development Department for additional neighborhood context.

For buyers and developers, the key decision points here are the proposed activation plan and compliance with DLBA requirements for plot planning, site design, and maintenance. Please note that the DLBA is entitled to a tax capture for the five tax years subsequent to transferring ownership. The tax capture may be incompatible with other available tax abatements, and DLBA will review requests to waive its tax capture rights, which may require a payment in lieu of taxes based on the development proforma and the effect of any tax abatement on financing.