Now Open and Like a Phoenix, Aqua is reborn from the Grecian Cafe

20140618_121942The transformation of Plymouth’s Grecian Café is now complete with the official opening of Aqua. Located at 413 N. Main St at Starkweather, Aqua has moved upscale both on the menu and the interior design. You won’t find pancakes on the new iPad menus. So if you are looking to try something new and different from the usual downtown restaurants, you may want to give Aqua a try. For information about Aqua and including their menu, click here.

Just Listed! 1628 Gloucester: 3 Bedroom New England Village Ranch in the City of Plymouth

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(Update – this home has been sold) Just listed, this charming City of Plymouth brick ranch with attached 2 car garage can be found deep within the New England Village area of Plymouth.  The homes offers hardwood floors throughout most of the entry level (under carpet in Family Room) including bedrooms. The Master Bedroom has a separate entrance to a full bathroom with dual vanity sinks. The partially finished lower level is equipped with a full bath and provides additional living and storage space. The rear yard is fully fenced and features a deck with access from the Family Room. Updates include a new roof in 2010.  Located within walking distance to downtown events, shopping, and restaurants, you are also located conveniently close to M-14 while enjoying a quiet and peaceful neighborhood atmosphere.

Gloucester Ranch in the City of Plymouth

For more information about this home, please visit our Plymouth and Northville Real Estate homepage at  www.bobbake.com or simply contact Carrie,  Associate Broker, at (734) 788-2398 – carrie@bobbake.com, Patrick,  Associate Broker,at  (734) 272-8375 – patrick@bobbake.com, or Stephanie, REALTOR, at (734) 620-4536 – stephanie@bobbake.com.

Just Listed! 17871 Stonebrook, Northville: 5 Bedroom, 4.2 Bath Colonial with Walkout Finished Lower Level

 High atop a hill in Northville’s highly esteemed “Woods of Edenderry” neighborhood, is this exceptional Cambridge Homes-built colonial with a bucolic setting on a ½ acre backing to a 15 acre protected woodlands. Mellow hardwood flooring, front & rear staircases, 3 fireplaces, over-the-top ‘island’ kitchen with hearth room and breakfast area overlooking rear yard, large library with cherry museum quality built-ins, 4 full, 2 half baths, walkout finished lower level with wine cellar, workout room, recreation room, & 5th bedroom. Three car garage, beautifully landscaped, Convenient access to Downtown Northville, Plymouth and E/W expressways, yet tucked away in a quiet, hilly residential neighborhood. “Best in Class” describes this offering with every desired amenity present. To see a virtual tour of Stonebrook, go to our homepage and click on Stonebrook.

For more information about this home, please visit our Plymouth and Northville Real Estate homepage at  www.bobbake.com or simply contact Carrie,  Associate Broker, at (734) 788-2398 – carrie@bobbake.com, Patrick,  Associate Broker,at  (734) 272-8375 – patrick@bobbake.com, or Stephanie, REALTOR, at (734) 620-4536 – stephanie@bobbake.com.

Just Listed! 46260 Barrington: 3 Bedroom Plymouth Brick Ranch Backing to Park

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Plymouth Ranch Home Backing to Park


We are delighted to present our latest Plymouth home for sale.  Within a blissful treed setting, Barrington backs to a quiet, landscaped 6 acre association park. The home itself features Andersen windows, Oak front door and side lights, security system, Oak flooring in kitchen and breakfast room, newer sectional garage door, full basement with large finished area and 3rd bathroom with jacuzzi tub. The 3rd bedroom is currently configured as a study. But enjoying the outdoor space and scenery from the rear deck and paver patio behind the home is the home’s hidden treasure. To see a virtual tour of Barrington, go to our homepage and click on Barrington.

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Plymouth Ranch Home Backing to Park

For more information about this home, please visit our Plymouth and Northville Real Estate homepage at  www.bobbake.com or simply contact Carrie,  Associate Broker, at (734) 788-2398 – carrie@bobbake.com, Patrick,  Associate Broker,at  (734) 272-8375 – patrick@bobbake.com, or Stephanie, REALTOR, at (734) 620-4536 – stephanie@bobbake.com.

2014 Northville Summer Carnival June 19-22

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School is out and summer vacation is here at last!  Northville Downs, home to harness racing and off track betting among other things, hosts Northville’s 2014 Carnival Midway in their parking lot. There will be plenty of rides, games, and other amusements for the whole family.

Northville Downs is located on the North East corner of 7 Mile Road and Sheldon Road.  You can’t miss it. Click here for more info.

Just Sold: 962 Hartsough in Downtown Plymouth – Updated and Expanded 2400 Sqft 3 Bedroom Colonial

hartsoughThe City of Plymouth real estate market continues to show strong upward pricing momentum. In many cases, homes sell above asking price and/or receive multiple offers. Buyers even write personalized notes and letters to the sellers to help sway their decision. How much longer will this last?  It’s difficult to predict but we are starting to see good homes priced above what the market will bear.

962 Hartsough was recently purchased by one of our clients looking to move to the City and enjoy all that it has to offer.  Located within easy walking distance to Smith Elementary School and Downtown, this home has been updated and expanded with an open concept main floor – opening up the Kitchen space to the Family Room. This home has it all with the pre-requisite hardwood floors, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.  There’s even a full basement beneath the addition which is something you don’t usually find.

If you are searching for a home in Plymouth or Northville, please visit our Plymouth and Northville Real Estate homepage at  www.bobbake.com or simply contact Carrie,  Associate Broker, at (734) 788-2398 – carrie@bobbake.com, Patrick, Associate Broker,at  (734) 272-8375 –patrick@bobbake.com, or Stephanie, REALTOR, at (734) 620-4536 –stephanie@bobbake.com.  If you have a home to sell in the Plymouth and Northville area and would like a private consultation, please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs in confidence. We are specialists in the local area with the experience and knowledge to assist you throughout your home buying and selling process.

Headed to Detroit? Hit up these hip suburbs – USA Today

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Nice article in USA Today about Birmingham, Royal Oak and…..  Northville!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2014/05/31/headed-to-detroit-hip-suburbs/9780101/

Also, the Northville Chamber has a great website with lots of resources and information – click here.

‘Ferris Bueller’ house sells for $1.06 million – Chicago Tribune

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-05-30/business/chi-ferris-bueller-house-sells-20140530_1_david-haid-exotic-car-collection-james-speyer

Just Sold: 8904 Oakview – 2005 Built, 2125 Sqft, 4 Bed, 2.2 Bath Cape Cod on Double Lot

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The Plymouth real estate market, both City and Township, continues to surge as great homes like this one, sell immediately with multiple offers.  Just closed, our listing at 8904 Oakview is a Plymouth Cape Cod Cottage style home graced with an expansive covered front porch on a double lot conveniently located close to all Plymouth living has to offer. Built in 2005, Oakview offers an exceptionally modern, open floor plan with a stunning 2 story great room, stone fireplace, dormer windows, and hardwood floors. The kitchen, which overlooks a fenced in rear-yard, comes equipped with Stainless Steel appliances, Granite countertops, Maple cabinetry, and hardwood floors. The spacious first floor master suite includes both a large walk in closet and a ceramic tile master bath with tub and shower. The three additional second floor bedrooms are all generously sized with plenty of space and storage. The extra deep basement is finished with a half-bath and wet-bar (bar fridge included of course). Attached to the home and accessed directly through the first floor laundry, the oversized 2 car garage is scaled appropriately to the home. Outside, there is plenty of space for outdoor entertaining and activities in a fully fenced rear yard with deck and patio. The concrete driveway is wide with a convenient circular turnaround allowing visitors to arrive at your front porch.  Additional home features include an Aquasana whole house water filtration system, landscape irrigation, ceiling fans, front porch bench swing, and Andersen windows. For more information and a virtual tour of this home, please visit our home page at http://www.bobbake.com.

If you are searching for a home in Plymouth or Northville, please visit our Plymouth and Northville Real Estate homepage at  www.bobbake.com or simply contact Carrie,  Associate Broker, at (734) 788-2398 – carrie@bobbake.com, Patrick, Associate Broker,at  (734) 272-8375 –patrick@bobbake.com, or Stephanie, REALTOR, at (734) 620-4536 –stephanie@bobbake.com.  If you have a home to sell in the Plymouth and Northville area and would like a private consultation, please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs in confidence. We are specialists in the local area with the experience and knowledge to assist you throughout your home buying and selling process.

New Downtown Plymouth Listing: 1380 Penniman – 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home Along Plymouth’s Penniman Avenue

1380 Penniman in Downtown Plymouth
1380 Penniman in Downtown Plymouth

(Update – this home has been sold) Downtown Plymouth continues to draw buyers. And with the warmer weather upon us at last, the real estate market shows no signs of weakening as prices continue to rise.

Penniman Avenue is one of Plymouth’s most prestigious addresses as the main thoroughfare into the City Center.  People love walking to town along Penniman admiring the homes and gardens.  It’s truly small-town America at its finest. Our latest listing at 1380 Penniman is a modestly scaled home with classic features and many updates including roof (2013), Granite and Hickory Kitchen (2007), Central A/C and High Efficiency Furnace (2003), HWH (2011) landscaping, vinyl siding (2008), windows, and hardwood floors in most rooms.  The home is also graced with a fenced in private rear yard with garden shed and patio – ideal for outdoor entertaining and activities.  There is also a large basement for additional storage or crafting. An outstanding location just steps from DTP shops, events and schools.

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To arrange a private viewing of this home, please contact Carrie,  Associate Broker, at (734) 788-2398 – carrie@bobbake.com, Patrick, Associate Broker,at  (734) 272-8375 –patrick@bobbake.com, or Stephanie, REALTOR, at (734) 620-4536 –stephanie@bobbake.com.  If you have a home to sell in the Plymouth and Northville area and would like a private consultation, please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs in confidence. We are specialists in the local area with the experience and knowledge to assist you throughout your home buying and selling process.

Northville Real Estate Values Continue to Increase in the first 4 months of 2014

Through the first 4 months of 2014, Northville real estate prices continue to surge upward.  Median sales prices for residential homes are now near or at pre-recession levels across the area – both the City and Township. The supply of resale homes also continues to show improvement in the Township while the City still suffers a shortage of available homes.  The data below clearly illustrates that values have continued to increase while the Township has shown a sharp increase in median sales price.  This is mainly due to more high value homes transacting vs. previous years. With prices increasing so high and so quickly, it’s difficult to predict how much higher the market can go.  So it’s more important then ever to ensure the home you buy truly meets your current and future needs in terms of location, functionality, and resale potential.

If you are considering buying or selling in the area and would like an informed, professional opinion from people who know the local market and how to buy and sell a home, click here to contact us.

Patrick Wong, Associate Broker – Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

Northville City Median Sales Price
Northville City Median Sales Price
Northville Township Median Sales Price
Northville Township Median Sales Price

Plymouth Real Estate Values Continue to Increase in the first 4 months of 2014

Through the first 4 months of 2014, Plymouth real estate prices continue to surge upward.  Median sales prices for residential homes are now at pre-recession levels across the area – both the City and Township. The supply of resale homes also continues to show improvement as more sellers take advantage of near record level values. The data below clearly illustrates that values have continued to increase although not quite as sharply when compared to last year.  With prices increasing so high and so quickly, it’s difficult to predict how much higher the market can go.  So it’s more important then ever to ensure the home you buy truly meets your current and future needs in terms of location, functionality, and resale potential. I’ll have a similar view of the Northville market in an upcoming post.

If you are considering buying or selling in the area and would like an informed, professional opinion from people who know the local market and how to buy and sell a home, click here to contact us.

Patrick Wong, Associate Broker – Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

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Plymouth City Median Sales Price – Residential
Plymouth Township Median Sales Price - Residential
Plymouth Township Median Sales Price – Residential