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Investment Highlights

  • Floor-to-ceiling glass designs
  • Boutique hospitality + premium multifamily + luxury condominium offering
  • 6-phase master-planned mixed-use redevelopment.
  • High-end finishes, 10-12 ft ceilings, open layouts, resort-style amenities, concierge, rooftop terraces
  • 12.79-acre waterfront development site along Detroit River.
  • Flexible investment structures: JV, LP/GP, or outright sale.

Executive Summary

Gold Coast at Whittier Park represents a rare opportunity to acquire or partner in a transformative, multi-phase waterfront redevelopment located along Detroit’s historic Gold Coast at 315 Burns Drive. Positioned on approximately 12.79 acres and just minutes from downtown Detroit, the project is designed as a premier mixed-use destination integrating luxury residential, hospitality, retail, and office components within a walkable, amenity-rich environment.
The master-planned development encompasses a 6-phase vision totaling approximately 1,000 residential units, a full-service hotel with approximately 250 suites, and more than 140,000 square feet of retail and office space. Anchored by the revitalization of the historic Whittier Hotel, the project blends architectural preservation with modern luxury, offering a unique combination of boutique hospitality, high-end multifamily, and luxury condominium residences.
Situated adjacent to Indian Village and directly along the Detroit River, the property benefits from immediate access to the award-winning Riverwalk, waterfront parks, marinas, and an array of cultural and entertainment amenities. The location offers proximity to downtown Detroit’s major employment, entertainment, and lifestyle drivers, including stadiums, casinos, festivals, and dining destinations, enhancing its appeal as a destination-driven community.
The development plans emphasize elevated streetscapes, landscape enhancements, and new infrastructure designed to support long-term growth and community integration. Each phase introduces high-quality construction and luxury finishes, including floor-to-ceiling glass design elements, open layouts, resort-style amenities, concierge services, and rooftop terraces, positioning the project to compete at the highest level within Detroit’s evolving urban residential market.
Investors are offered multiple pathways to participation, including equity partnership structures, joint venture arrangements, LP/GP ownership models, or a straight sale/recapitalization, creating flexibility to align capital with development expertise. The offering provides an opportunity to participate in asset stabilization and long-term appreciation within one of Detroit’s most historically significant and strategically located waterfront corridors.

Property Facts

Sale Type Investment
Sale Condition Redevelopment Project
No. Units 1000
Property Type Multifamily
Property Subtype
Apartment
  • General Retail Restaurant
  • OfficeLoft Creative Space
  • Office Office Residential
Apartment Style Hi-Rise
Building Class A
Lot Size 12.49 AC
Construction Status Proposed
Building Size 300,000 SF
Average Occupancy 0%
No. Stories 15
Opportunity Zone Yes
Zoning R6 - Mixed Use Residential

Amenities

Unit Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Storage Space
  • Loft Layout
  • Office
Fairly walkable
50/100
Very drivable
80/100
Limited public transit
30/100
Moderately bikeable
70/100

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Numbers
Multiple
  • 17-000007-002
  • 17-000007-001
  • 17-0000012
  • 17-0000056
  • 17-000008
  • 17-000003
  • 17-000004
Land Assessment
$0
Improvements Assessment
$0
Total Assessment
$6,075,600
  • Listing ID: 40388590

  • Date on Market: 5/4/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 315 Burns Dr, Detroit, MI 48214

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