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
Property Details
Price:
$2,950,000
MLS #:
20251025685
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Address:
10000 French Road
Type:
Commercial
Subtype:
Real Estate Only
Subdivision:
MORE THAN ONE SUB INVOLVED
Neighborhood:
05054 – Det 8 To Gratiot/Houston To 7
City:
Detroit
Listed Date:
Aug 9, 2025
State:
MI
Finished Sq Ft:
61,148
Total Sq Ft:
61,148
ZIP:
48213
Year Built:
1943
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I’m a first-generation American with Italian roots. My journey combines family, real estate, and the American dream. Raised in a loving home, I embraced my Italian heritage and studied in Italy before returning to the US. As a mother of four, married for 30 years, my joy is family time. Real estate runs in my blood, inspired by my parents’ success in the industry. I earned my real estate license at 18, learned from a mentor at Century 21, and continued to grow at Remax. In 2022, I became the…
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Schools
School District:
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Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Exterior
Construction Materials
Block, Metal Siding
Roof
Metal, Rubber
Security Features
Building Security, Closed Circuit Cameras, Exterior Video Surveillance, Fire Alarm, Other, Security Fence, Security System, Smoke Detectors
Financial
Taxes
$28,985
Map
Community
- Address10000 French Road Detroit MI
- SubdivisionMORE THAN ONE SUB INVOLVED
- CityDetroit
- CountyWayne
- Zip Code48213
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