- For Sale CREXI Auction - April 20th, 2026
- Property Type Multi-Family
- Property Size 7,830 SF
- Units 10
- Lot Size 0.29 Acre
- Year Built 1948
- Date Updated May 19, 2026
Description
2017 Burlingame Street is positioned in Detroit’s Dexter–Linwood corridor, directly adjacent to the historic Boston-Edison, Virginia Park, and LaSalle Gardens neighborhoods— three areas that have experienced sustained reinvestment and rising residential stability over the past decade. This pocket of the city has beneted from its strategic location between Midtown, New Center, and established west-side residential districts, creating a bridge between institutional growth and historic neighborhood preservation.
The corridor continues to see meaningful public and private investment. A notable nearby development is the Helen Moore Community Center, a long-anticipated neighborhood anchor that will provide recreational space, youth programming, and community services. Projects like this signal long-term civic commitment to the area and serve as catalysts for surrounding residential stabilization and small business activity. Ongoing streetscape improvements, infill housing projects, and rehabilitation of historic homes in BostonEdison and LaSalle Gardens further reinforce the upward trajectory of the surrounding blocks.
The property also benefits from proximity to several major employment anchors that drive consistent housing demand. Henry Ford Hospital, one of the largest employers in the region, is located just minutes away and continues to expand its campus and medical services footprint. The broader New Center and Midtown districts house corporate offices, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and cultural destinations, all contributing to steady renter demand in adjacent neighborhoods like Dexter–Linwood and Virginia Park.
As reinvestment continues to expand outward from Midtown and New Center, the Dexter–Linwood area is positioned to capture incremental appreciation and rental growth while maintaining relative affordability compared to core districts. The combination of institutional proximity, neighborhood stabilization, and community-centered development creates a favorable backdrop for long-term residential investment.2017 Burlingame Street presents a fully rehabbed, vacant multifamily investment opportunity primed for immediate lease-up. The property is Section 8–ready, positioning a new owner to secure qualified tenants quickly and establish stable, government-backed income from day one.
Recent capital improvements include renovated units, a newer boiler system, and a roof less than 10 years old—substantially limiting near-term capital expenditures and reducing operational risk. Delivered fully vacant, the asset provides maximum flexibility to lease at market rents, implement a Section 8 strategy, or execute a hybrid model to optimize cash ow and long-term returns.
Strategically located near Boston-Edison, LaSalle Gardens, and Virginia Park, the property benefits from continued reinvestment and strengthening residential demand. With its combination of physical upgrades, lease-up upside, and durable income potential, 2017 Burlingame Street represents a compelling turnkey opportunity within Detroit’s evolving residential core.
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Contacts
Eric Reed
Encore Real Estate Investment Services
Location
Located at 2017 Burlingame St, Detroit, MI 48206, this property is part of the Durfee neighborhood and Detroit market.
Contact Listing Broker
Eric Reed
Encore Real Estate Investment Services