About 95% of Detroit's single-family homes were built before 1980.
That leaves most buyers choosing between a flip, fixer-upper, or a rare new build...priced out of reach. We’re here to change that.
With 63,000+ vacant lots in Detroit, opportunity is everywhere. Keylight builds new homes on Detroit city lots and manages every step—creating access to attainable new construction.
Most builders shy away from Detroit’s lot challenges. We’ve built our business around solving them.
City-Lot Specialists
We know which lots to build on (and which to avoid) and how to handle the permits, zoning, and utilities.
Detroit Land Bank Guides
We navigate the DLBA purchase process with you so nothing falls through the cracks.
End-to-End Service
From home design to final inspection, we manage the full process so you get a stress-free build with no handoffs.
Our homes are thoughtfully sized for city living and feature contemporary designs with energy-efficient systems. Built using modern off-site construction, they offer greater precision, faster builds, and lasting quality you can trust.
As a locally-based company, we’re driven by a belief in Detroit’s resurgence, and we’re committed to building homes that help our neighborhoods grow stronger and more connected. Every home we build is designed for the future—energy-efficient, durable, and rooted in long-term community impact, guided by three key principles:
We use advanced off-site construction methods to deliver homes faster, with greater precision and consistently higher quality.
Our homes are built for ownership and priced to be within reach, giving more people the chance to plant roots and invest in Detroit’s future.
We work with local organizations and city partners to strengthen neighborhoods and support Detroit’s revitalization.
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