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10000 French RD Detroit, MI 48213
61,148 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type RealEstateOnly
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 61,148 sqft
Price per Sqft $48
Subdivision More Than One Sub Involved
MLS Listing ID 20251025685
Year Built 1943
Lot Size 2 Sqft
Property Sub-Type RealEstateOnly
Property Description
PROPERTY FEATURES
•65,000 square feet available
•20'-40' clear height
•(4) grade level doors
•Includes B & C Auto Salvage License and all equipment
•(8) Hoists in auto repair area
•High bay
•Large front and back yard
•Green Zone
•Inventory sold separately
The property directly abuts a railroad right-of-way (per deed legal description referencing “D T R R R/W”)—ideal for exploring a potential rail spur connection.
Airport Proximity: Located adjacent to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (Wayne County), which is less than half a mile away; hence, the property benefits from immediate airport adjacency for logistics or aviation-support usage.
Salvage Yard / Auto-Related Uses (Zoning Outlook)
City Regulation Overview: Detroit adopted a 2022 zoning text amendment specifically addressing auto-related and salvage yard uses. Certain uses—such as auto dismantling, junk and salvage yards—have been newly prohibited in so-called “Gateway Radial” zones. The amendment removed redundant terminology and restricted these uses in specified zones.
Historical Context: A previous executive order (2019–2020) placed a moratorium on new scrap yards, auto dismantlers, and similar operations, citing concerns over crime, blight, and over-concentration in neighborhoods. Though that moratorium expired in 2020, regulatory scrutiny remains intense.
Current Municipal Policy: While Detroit no longer strictly limits the number of salvage yards citywide, the zoning amendment and licensing regime function as strong controls. Any proposal for a salvage yard, auto-dismantling yard, or major auto recycling operation likely would be restricted or require special zoning classification approval.
10000 French Rd presents a strategic industrial asset with:
Direct rail adjacency, offering the possibility of installing a rail spur for materials transport or intermodal uses.
Immediate proximity to Detroit Metro Airport, positioning the site well for aviation logistics, freight forwarding, or maintenance operations.
Zoned industrial and located in a context where
•65,000 square feet available
•20'-40' clear height
•(4) grade level doors
•Includes B & C Auto Salvage License and all equipment
•(8) Hoists in auto repair area
•High bay
•Large front and back yard
•Green Zone
•Inventory sold separately
The property directly abuts a railroad right-of-way (per deed legal description referencing “D T R R R/W”)—ideal for exploring a potential rail spur connection.
Airport Proximity: Located adjacent to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (Wayne County), which is less than half a mile away; hence, the property benefits from immediate airport adjacency for logistics or aviation-support usage.
Salvage Yard / Auto-Related Uses (Zoning Outlook)
City Regulation Overview: Detroit adopted a 2022 zoning text amendment specifically addressing auto-related and salvage yard uses. Certain uses—such as auto dismantling, junk and salvage yards—have been newly prohibited in so-called “Gateway Radial” zones. The amendment removed redundant terminology and restricted these uses in specified zones.
Historical Context: A previous executive order (2019–2020) placed a moratorium on new scrap yards, auto dismantlers, and similar operations, citing concerns over crime, blight, and over-concentration in neighborhoods. Though that moratorium expired in 2020, regulatory scrutiny remains intense.
Current Municipal Policy: While Detroit no longer strictly limits the number of salvage yards citywide, the zoning amendment and licensing regime function as strong controls. Any proposal for a salvage yard, auto-dismantling yard, or major auto recycling operation likely would be restricted or require special zoning classification approval.
10000 French Rd presents a strategic industrial asset with:
Direct rail adjacency, offering the possibility of installing a rail spur for materials transport or intermodal uses.
Immediate proximity to Detroit Metro Airport, positioning the site well for aviation logistics, freight forwarding, or maintenance operations.
Zoned industrial and located in a context where
Location
State MI
County Wayne
Area Area05054Det8Togratiothoustonto7
Interior
Heating ForcedAir, NaturalGas
Exterior
Fence Fenced, Perimeter
Utilities Available AboveGroundUtilities, CableAvailable
View Y/N No
Roof Type Metal, Rubber
Garage false
Building
Foundation Slab
Sewer PublicSewer
Water Public
Schools
School District Detroit
Others
Senior Community false
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, OwnerMayCarry
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, OwnerMayCarry
Special Listing Condition ShortSaleNo, Standard
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