Forgotten Detroit: Van Dyke Place Needs a New Steward

Описание: FORGOTTEN DETROIT | Inside Van Dyke Place (649 Van Dyke Ave)

Standing quietly at 649 Van Dyke Avenue, this remarkable historic residence is known as Van Dyke Place — one of Detroit’s lesser-known yet architecturally significant early mansions.

Built during a period when Detroit was rapidly transforming into a global industrial powerhouse, Van Dyke Place reflects the ambition, craftsmanship, and permanence of the city’s early 20th-century growth. From its distinctive curved façade and masonry detailing to its commanding presence on the street, this home was never meant to be ordinary — it was built to last.

Over time, as Detroit changed, Van Dyke Place slowly faded from public memory.
Windows boarded.
Grounds overgrown.
A once-proud home waiting for its next steward.

Yet the bones remain.
The design remains.
And the story is still here.

Today, Van Dyke Place is still for sale — for just $400,000.

For the right buyer, this isn’t just a house.
It’s a chance to restore, preserve, and protect a piece of Detroit’s architectural legacy before it’s lost to time.

This video isn’t about decay for clicks.
It’s about history — and the urgent need for stewardship.

Someone, please save this piece of Detroit history.

📍 PROPERTY DETAILS

Name: Van Dyke Place

Address: 649 Van Dyke Ave, Detroit, MI

Status: Still for sale (as of filming)

Price: $400,000

📞 INTERESTED IN THIS PROPERTY?

If you’re a buyer, investor, preservationist, or developer who understands the responsibility that comes with historic homes, I’d love to connect.

Chris Hubel
Licensed Realtor | @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
📱 Call or Text: 248-568-6030
📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Website: https://www.historylovesco.com