--- title: "Hubbard Farms" url: https://www.heredetroitmi.com/hubbard-farms/ date: 2026-06-18T21:00:45+00:00 modified: 2026-06-18T21:00:45+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Detroit" attribution: "HERE Detroit" --- # Hubbard Farms *Source: [HERE Detroit](https://www.heredetroitmi.com/hubbard-farms/) — June 18, 2026 by * Wayne County · Historic # Hubbard Farms Southwest Detroit's garden-style neighborhood — Victorian and Craftsman homes on a historic boulevard, adjacent to Mexicantown and the Detroit River. National Register Victorian and Craftsman homes on historic boulevards Southwest Detroit Mexicantown restaurant proximity Hubbard-Richard neighborhood civic activism ### Quick Facts ZIP48209 CategoryHistoric Platted1890 Main CorridorJunction Ave / Vernor Hwy / W Jefferson Ave corridor CountyWayne County ### At A Glance Walkability58/100 Commute7 minutes via I-75 or West Jefferson InterstateI-75 (Ambassador Bridge / Fisher Freeway), immediate access VibeSouthwest Detroit cultural richness — historic homes, Mexicantown cuisine, riverside proximity Best ForBuyers who want historic character at genuinely affordable pricing; southwest Detroit community advocates; professionals at downtown or Ambassador Bridge employment centers ### Got A Tip? News, real estate moves, or business happenings in Hubbard Farms? Send a tip — anonymous OK. [Submit a Tip](/submit-a-tip/) ### Own This Neighborhood Your Name Here Your Brokerage · Detroit, MI 📞(864) 555-0100 ✉you@yoursite.com 🌐yoursite.com $149/mo · Sponsor Hubbard Farms [Become The Sponsor →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) ## Location Hubbard Farms is located in southwest Detroit, bounded by West Jefferson Avenue on the south (Detroit River adjacent), Junction Avenue on the east, Vernor Highway on the north, and the I-75 / Ambassador Bridge corridor on the west. Centroid near 42.320N, 83.102W in ZIP code 48209. Downtown Detroit is about 2 miles northeast via I-75 or West Jefferson. The Ambassador Bridge to Windsor, Ontario is within walking distance to the west. [**Open Hubbard Farms in Google Maps →**42.3195° N, 83.1020° W · ZIP 48209](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.3195,-83.102) ## Character Hubbard Farms is a narrow strip of exceptional historic housing in southwest Detroit, defined by its boulevard-style streets, mature tree canopy, and a rich mix of late-Victorian, Craftsman, and early-20th-century architectural styles. The neighborhood is National Register-listed and anchored by community organizations including the Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition. Its adjacency to Mexicantown — one of Detroit's most vibrant and nationally recognized dining destinations — gives residents walkable access to extraordinary food culture. The southwest Detroit community is predominantly Latino and long-established, with deep civic roots. ## History Hubbard Farms developed in the 1890s-1910s as southwest Detroit's premium residential address, serving the industrial and commercial workers of the river-adjacent manufacturing economy. The neighborhood experienced severe disinvestment in the mid-20th century but has been a target of sustained preservation and reinvestment advocacy. The National Register listing provided rehabilitation tax credit access that has supported significant renovation investment. 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