549 Smith Street, Detroit, MI 48202

This is an opportunity to own 11 vacant land parcels in Detroit's North End. The property is listed as a bundle with the following 11 contiguous parcels: 525 Smith, 531 Smith, 537 Smith, 543 Smith, 549 Smith, 555 Smith, 561 Smith, 567 Smith, 573 Smith, 579 Smith, 585 Smith, and must be sold together. These parcels must be purchased together and cannot be split. Zoned residential, the property offers excellent potential for a new-build or infill development opportunity. Interested buyers must submit a proposal that includes a project proposal with the intended use of structure and timeline, proof of funds, scope of work with a breakdown of renovation costs, and proof of previous projects including addresses and photos. The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) is seeking proposals for small- to medium-scale infill development to increase housing supply, restore the urban fabric, and improve density and walkability. Interested buyers should consult the proposal guidelines for new-build opportunities. The DLBA also recommends reviewing relevant Neighborhood Framework Plans from the City of Detroit's Planning and Development Department for additional context about the neighborhood. The DLBA is entitled to tax capture for the 5 tax years subsequent to transferring ownership of the property. The tax capture may be incompatible with tax abatements that are otherwise available to the selected purchaser. DLBA will review requests to waive its tax capture rights and may require a payment in lieu of taxes to approve such requests. The payment will be determined upon reviewing the development pro forma and the effect of any tax abatement on the purchase and development financing. The total lot size is 0.1 acres.