579 Smith St, Detroit, MI 48202

Eleven contiguous residential parcels located in Detroit's North End are available as a bundle. The properties, zoned residential, offer potential for new-build or infill development. The bundle includes the following parcels: 525 Smith, 531 Smith, 537 Smith, 543 Smith, 549 Smith, 555 Smith, 561 Smith, 567 Smith, 573 Smith, 579 Smith, and 585 Smith. The properties must be purchased together and cannot be split. Interested buyers must submit a proposal that includes a project proposal with intended use 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 and review 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, which may be incompatible with tax abatements. The DLBA will review requests to waive its tax capture rights and may require a payment in lieu of taxes. The location has a bike score of 70, indicating it is very bikeable, a walk score of 85, indicating it is very walkable, and a transit score of 53, indicating good transit options.