Palmer Woods
Winding lanes and stately homes beside a historic golf course.
Palmer Woods is a historic residential district on Detroit's north side, laid out with curving streets that follow the natural landscape.
It is known for large architect-designed homes on generous, wooded lots adjacent to the Detroit Golf Club.
- Designation
- Historic district
- Architecture
- Tudor, Mediterranean, Colonial
- Lots
- Large, wooded parcels
Quick facts
Housing & Architecture
Substantial single-family homes from the 1910s–1930s, including Tudor, Mediterranean, and Colonial styles, many on half-acre or larger parcels.
Dining
Dining and shopping options are available a short drive away in the University District and along Livernois' Avenue of Fashion.
Parks & Recreation
The neighborhood borders the Detroit Golf Club and is close to Palmer Park's trails, historic buildings, and open space.
Getting Around
A quiet, low-traffic residential area with convenient access to Woodward Avenue and nearby freeways.
Local attractions
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