Austin Black II

agent

Austin Black II

Broker & President

austin@citylivingdetroit.com

313.242.7800 office

313.550.2307 mobile

Clients continually praise award-winning broker Austin Black, calling him “an Absolute All-Star” with an “ability to get things done that is second to none!” They also “couldn’t be happier with his quality service,” and “could not imagine going through the process without his support and expertise.” What you get with him is a true professional who clearly loves his work and gives 110% to his buyers and sellers.

Highly accomplished in his field and invaluable to his loyal clients, Austin has been selling and excelling in residential real estate sales in and around Detroit since 2005. His career spiraled to success, earning him a long list of coveted local and national awards; and in 2010 after obtaining his Real Estate Broker License, he opened his own thriving brokerage, City Living Detroit, known for the same unparalleled results and reputation.

From starter homes and apartments to multimillion-dollar gems, Austin represents clients and properties at every price level, in a diverse array of neighborhoods. His specialty areas include: Detroit: Historic homes in Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forest, University District, Boston-Edison, Indian Village, Detroit Golf Club, Bagley, Green Acres, Rosedale Park, North Rosedale Park. Condos: Midtown, Downtown, New Center, Lafayette Park, Riverfront. Woodward Corridor Suburban Communities: Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills. Grosse Pointe Communities: Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Shores

His seasoned knowledge of these markets allow him to skillfully navigate clients and intimately explain the amenities and trends in their areas of interest. This is complemented by his extensive involvement on boards and committees on both the professional and community levels, strengthening his insider perspective and vast network. Many of his clients are repeat and referral buyers and sellers.

Austin has always had a passion for urban development and major metropolitan cities. A graduate of Cornell University, College of Architecture, Art and Planning in Ithaca, NY, he studied redevelopment projects abroad and received a B.S. in Urban & Regional Studies. After extensive travels, Austin returned home committed to making Detroit a better place to live, work and raise a family. He was born in the city, spent his youth in Okemos and Troy, and attended Birmingham Seaholm H.S. Austin bought his first condo in Midtown in 2006 before it was chic, later moved to Lafayette Park, and now calls Sherwood Forest home.

Frequently quoted on industry trends and topics in top publications, Austin is as sought after by his peers as he is by his clients, and is very active in and outside his industry. He continually seeks new educational opportunities and designations to advance his knowledge and better serve his clients.

Association Memberships

Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors, Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors, Michigan Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Urban Land Institute, Cornell University Alumni Association 
Real Estate Designations and Certificates

Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Certified Real Estate Specialist (CRS), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), At Home with Diversity (AHWD), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Urban Land Institute Michigan Larson Center for Leadership

Awards

Hour Magazine Top 5% Metro Detroit Realtors (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021), Michigan Chronicle 40 under 40, 2013, DBusiness Magazine 30 in their 30s, 2012 Detroit Young Professionals Vanguard Award, 2011 Realtor ® Magazine 30 under 30, 2010 Crain’s Detroit Business 20 in their 20s, 2006 (inaugural class)

Boards

Downtown Development Authority, Michigan Humane, Hatch Detroit

Committees

Detroit Athletic Club Community Outreach Committee, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Classical Roots Committee, Urban Land Institute Housing and Community Development Local Product Council, Belle Isle Conservancy Community Engagement Committee

Active Listings

Sold Listings

  • Sold $1,210,000
    444 W Willis Street , Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $1,050,000
    444 W Willis Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $850,000
    444 W Willis Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $825,000
    444 W Willis Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $799,000
    165 Wimbleton Drive, Birmingham, MI 48009
  • Sold $785,000
    19250 Lucerne Drive, Detroit, MI 48203
  • Sold $779,900
    444 W Willis , Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $735,000
    246 Keelson Drive, Detroit, MI 48215
  • Sold $728,000
    157 Keelson Drive, Detroit, MI 48215
  • Sold $710,000
    39 McKinley Place , Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
  • Sold $675,000
    776 Seminole Street, Detroit, MI 48214
  • Sold $675,000
    1331 Nicolet Place , Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $663,500
    444 W Willis Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $630,000
    1042 Bishop Road, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
  • Sold $625,000
    19415 Argyle Crescent, Detroit, MI 48203
  • Sold $595,000
    149 Virginia Park Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $580,000
    19361 Strathcona Drive, Detroit, MI 48203
  • Sold $575,000
    2152 Burns Street, Detroit, MI 48214
  • Sold $549,900
    246 Keelson Drive, Detroit, MI 48215
  • Sold $525,000
    429 E Ferry , Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $515,800
    444 W Willis Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $515,000
    241 Keelson Drive, Detroit, MI 48215
  • Sold $500,000
    444 W Willis Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $485,000
    2235 Longfellow Street, Detroit, MI 48206
  • Sold $479,900
    236 Keelson Drive, Detroit, MI 48215
  • Sold $460,000
    3386 Sherbourne Road, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $460,000
    19330 Stratford Road, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $450,000
    2075 W Boston Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48206
  • Sold $445,500
    444 W Willis Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $440,000
    19635 Renfrew Road, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $435,000
    3434 Russell Street, Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $430,000
    444 W Willis Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $425,000
    830 Virginia Park Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $420,000
    625 Edison Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $420,000
    214 Keelson Drive, Detroit, MI 48215
  • Sold $418,000
    1135 Shelby Street, Detroit, MI 48226
  • Sold $409,000
    2405 Burns Street, Detroit, MI 48214
  • Sold $399,900
    2450 Burns, Detroit, MI 48214
  • Sold $399,900
    3230 Cambridge Avenue, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $399,900
    2545 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $397,000
    444 Willis Street #100, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $395,000
    444 West Willis Street , Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $390,000
    469 W Hancock Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $385,000
    300 W Riverfront Drive, Detroit, MI 48226
  • Sold $375,000
    430 E Ferry , Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $374,900
    1002 Seminole, Detroit, MI 48214
  • Sold $360,000
    435 Lodge Drive, Detroit, MI 48214
  • Sold $350,900
    444 W Willis , Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $350,000
    19575 Stratford Road, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $350,000
    1955 Edison Street, Detroit, MI 48206
  • Sold $349,900
    200 River Place Drive, Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $349,900
    200 River Place Drive, Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $349,000
    1121 Seyburn Street, Detroit, MI 48214
  • Sold $348,000
    1526 Chicago Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48206
  • Sold $345,000
    410 E 5th Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067
  • Sold $329,900
    444 West Willis, DETROIT, MI 48201
  • Sold $325,000
    444 W Willis Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $324,000
    1395 Antietam Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $320,000
    315 E Philadelphia Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $305,000
    18005 Parkside Street, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $299,900
    1454 Strathcona Drive, Detroit, MI 48203
  • Sold $299,900
    1012 Burns Street, Detroit, MI 48214
  • Sold $299,000
    300 Riverfront, Detroit, MI 48226
  • Sold $299,000
    1329 BAGLEY ST, DETROIT, MI 48226
  • Sold $299,000
    917 Edison Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $285,000
    17596 Warrington Drive, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $275,000
    490 Fiske Drive, Detroit, MI 48214
  • Sold $275,000
    66 Winder Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $270,000
    71 Winder Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $269,900
    55 W Canfield Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $269,000
    2230 Atkinson Street, Detroit, MI 48206
  • Sold $265,000
    48 Mount Vernon Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $260,000
    444 Lodge Drive, Detroit, MI 48214
  • Sold $257,000
    57 Pallister Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $255,000
    65 Mount Vernon Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $255,000
    15 E Kirby Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $253,500
    73 Mount Vernon Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $250,000
    64 Mount Vernon Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $250,000
    60 Mount Vernon Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $250,000
    18686 Oak Drive, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $250,000
    480 S Park Street, Detroit, MI 48215
  • Sold $244,900
    55 W Canfield Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $239,000
    300 Riverfront Drive, Detroit, MI 48226
  • Sold $237,000
    959 Longfellow Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $235,000
    444 Willis , Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $230,000
    21601 Cloverlawn Street, Oak Park, MI 48237
  • Sold $225,000
    2530 Woodstock Drive, Detroit, MI 48203
  • Sold $225,000
    5869 4th Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $215,000
    19120 Kingston Road, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $215,000
    20043 Lichfield Road, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $207,000
    2745 Woodstock Drive, Detroit, MI 48203
  • Sold $199,000
    1300 Lafayette , Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $199,000
    8035 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $199,000
    414 Fairgrove Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067
  • Sold $195,000
    612 E Philadelphia Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $195,000
    15 E Kirby Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $189,900
    2532 FIELD Street, Detroit, MI 48214
  • Sold $185,000
    1300 E Lafayette Street, Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $180,000
    849 Edison Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $179,000
    274 E Palmer Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $179,000
    949 Longfellow Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $175,000
    1395 Antietam Street #44, Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $175,000
    1395 Antietam #55, Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $175,000
    749 Seward Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $175,000
    19126 Prairie Street, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $160,000
    725 Manistique Street, Detroit, MI 48215
  • Sold $159,000
    15 E Kirby Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $159,000
    15 E Kirby Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $152,000
    2813 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI 48192
  • Sold $150,000
    16247 Wisconsin Street, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $135,000
    1300 East Lafayette Street, Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $125,000
    1930 Thornhill Place, Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $114,900
    16261 Roselawn Street, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $99,900
    16224 Roselawn Street, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $80,000
    4439 Yorkshire, Detroit, MI 48224
  • Sold $79,900
    16500 Cherrylawn Street, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $75,900
    16551 Cherrylawn Street, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $75,000
    839 Edison Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $65,900
    16161 Roselawn Street, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $27,000
    14738 Holmur , Detroit, MI 48238
  • Sold $3,300
    1135 Shelby Street , Detroit, MI 48226
  • Sold $3,000
    200 River Place Drive, Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $2,900
    19465 Canterbury Road, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $2,500
    2900 JEFFERSON AVE, Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $2,500
    627 Alexandrine #3, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $2,500
    19465 Canterbury Road, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Sold $2,300
    75 Winder Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $2,200
    2003 Brooklyn Street, Detroit, MI 48226
  • Sold $1,950
    24521 Pine Village Blvd , Oak Park, MI 48237
  • Sold $1,950
    444 W Willis Street, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Sold $1,850
    2900 E Jefferson Ave , Detroit, MI 48207
  • Sold $1,400
    15 E Kirby Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $1,300
    6 Pallister Street, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $1,200
    15 East Kirby, DETROIT, MI 48202
  • Sold $1,100
    15 East Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sold $1,000
    1830 BALMORAL Drive, Detroit, MI 48203

client Testimonials

Austin was an absolute All-Star for us! Although things didn't go as smoothly as we hoped with the seller and lender, Austin was there keeping things together, keeping communication lines open, and making sure things were done properly. When the sellers agent tried to sneak in a post-addendum  change, Austin was on top of it, helping save nearly an additional $1K at closing! We can't imagine having gone through this without Austin's support and expertise!

- Justin Jacobs

Austin was fantastic throughout our entire process. He is an expert in Detroit and it's neighborhoods. We purchased an older house and the process became complicated (as they sometimes do) Austin really helped finalize the process. If you're looking for a house in Detroit or it's suburbs, he's your guy.

- Michael Siegel

Austin is a true professional. He delivered on all aspects and successfully closed my transaction at a value significantly above expectations. His reputation and name recognition generated considerable interest for my property. His responsiveness and availability were key factors to the success  of this transaction. Austin is astute and insightful; presenting facts and data to support his position. I highly recommend Austin to anyone interested in selling or buying real estate

- Dan Sporka

Austin was extremely helpful in helping me purchase my first home. It was a long process because I did not know what I was really looking for, so I appreciate him sticking with me through the year. He was able to direct me to homes that he thought would fit me well, even when I was unsure of the  properties initially. By doing more than just showing me homes I requested, I ended up with a property that I love and would never have gone out to see had it not been for Austin's recommendation. Once the home was under contract, Austin ensured every box was checked from my inspection period/inspector, to getting a timely quote for insurance, to closing, to even after closing handling my NEZ transfer, giving me detailed instructions to ensure my property transfer was completed on time, and my HSE was filed. I cannot recommend anyone higher than Austin when it comes to Detroit real estate.

- Alex Solak