City of Plymouth

Plymouth City and Township Senior Transportation Service

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Did you know the City and the Township of Plymouth offer a Senior transportation service for residents age 60 and older? You can take the service to anywhere in Plymouth for $2 per one way ride with a reservation at least 48 hours in advance. Transportation is also available to a few area hospitals and several local medical facilities. In addition, there are monthly special trips to Meijer’s, Walmart and Target to name a few. You can call 734-459-8888 for more information or to make a reservation. The links below also provide more information:

City of Plymouth Senior Transportation Info

Plymouth Township Senior Transportation Info

Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina is now open in Downtown Plymouth!

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The new Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina in downtown Plymouth is now open where the Box Bar used to be.  Located at 777 West Ann Arbor Trail right across the street from Kellogg Park – we now have another great thin crust pizza, pasta, and salad option for lunch in DTP! The contemporary interior with sky high ceilings and tall windows on 2 sides really makes the place feel spacious and light.  Welcome to Plymouth!

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Christmas in Kellogg Park by Lauren Wan

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Christmas Kellogg Park-001We are very excited to present this painting of Kellogg Park by Lauren Wan and commissioned by BAKE Real Estate.  Signed prints are available from the artist.  Please complete the form below if you would like more information :

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Lauren graduated with an MA from the Royal College of Art in Textile and Printmaking. Lauren creates contemporary and sophisticated art for todays leading international brands covering fashion, tabletop, home furnishing, stationery and fine art. Her inspiration is derived from her travels and beautiful things around her. Lauren’s sensibility and experience richly reflects on her emotional and poetic approach to her artwork. Besides Lauren’s commercial success as an established designer, her fine art was selected for the Hong Kong Museum of Art’s permanent collection.  www.laurenwan.com  Instagram: #laurenwandesign

State of Comics & Collectibles now open in Downtown Plymouth!

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IMG_7024plymouthnorthvillerealestateAn interesting new shop on Forest Ave: State of Comics & Collectibles is now open and worth a visit even if you don’t read comics. There’s a wide range of books and collectibles that will be sure to fascinate you.  Now we just need a good playing card and hobby shop!

Visit the shop at 577 Forest Ave Plymouth, MI 48170 or you can visit them online at www.stateofcomics.com

Saxton’s Site Redevelopment Plans

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screen-shot-2017-01-30-at-8-48-15-amThe old Saxton’s site at the corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Deer could see redevelopment very soon.  Currently being employed primarily as a parking lot, there are now 3 proposals  being considered to redevelop the site into low rise residential, retail, and parking. To learn more about the plans and proposals, you can see the presentations by clicking on the following link:

http://www.ci.plymouth.mi.us/CivicMedia?VID=102%20

Pakwaan Fine Indian Cuisine Opening Soon in Downtown Plymouth

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Opening next week in downtown Plymouth, Pakwaan Fine Indian Cuisine at 447 Forest Avenue! Patrick and I stopped by today and saw the menu, met the owner, Sunny, a nice man who hails from Shalimar, a very successful Indian restaurant in Ann Arbor.  The place is looking good and it will seat a lot of people comfortably.  They will open next week and we will be there!
Does anybody remember when there was a purple building on Forest which housed a Chinese Restaurant named “Dinersty”?  Rewind even further…who remembers Cloverdale?  That’s where my grandpa took me to get “Nutty Buddies”, my parents and I would go to the drive through to get Chocolate Almond ice cream and milk and I would hang out with my tween friends (shout out to Juliet Scott) in the 70’s and 80’s and have ice cream floats and play Centipede and Pac Man before visiting various shops in town (shout out to Fred Hill). If you never visited Cloverdale or just want to revisit the memories, you can see the soda fountain which is now located inside of the Plymouth Historical Museum!
To date, the location on Forest has been most successful as Cloverdale’s.  I really doubt anything can top Cloverdale’s.  There have been several unsuccessful restaurant attempts in the post Cloverdale space, including Panache, Bamboo, 1999 Tavern and I’m not sure if that’s everything.  Let’s hope the location is going to work for it’s new occupant. Plymouth has become an entertainment and dining destination – with Forest Ave. showing a lot of activity with Barrio, Little Bangkok, Extreme Pizza, and EG Nicks.
I cannot remember in my lifetime an Indian restaurant in Plymouth – this will be a first.  We are looking forward to Pakwaan’s opening in Downtown Plymouth!
447 Forest Ave, Plymouth MI 48170
734-892-2548
Carrie

Plymouth and Northville Real Estate Values – the First Six Months of 2016 were Good!

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It’s mid-summer and we now have data for the first six months of 2016! Our markets of Plymouth and Northville, both City and Township, remain strong and steady. The charts are fairly self-explanatory and locals know how intense the market is around us. The City of Plymouth continues to increase in value as the downtown area flourishes with new shops including the opening of Westborn Market. It’s heartwarming to see people walking downtown with their folding shopping trolleys on their way to do their grocery shopping! The City of Northville has also seen significant increases in value – especially in the downtown area where new businesses like Red Dot Coffee and the Center Street Grille have created a lot of excitement. The Townships of both Plymouth and Northville have shown very steady pricing and new development activity is on the rise once again in Northville Township.

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Westborn Market in Downtown Plymouth is NOW OPEN in the old Post Office

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At last!  The old Plymouth Post Office has been saved and the new Westborn Market is open. It’s great to see the repurposing of this historic structure and the details within. Notice the old post office boxes and safe.  There’s even more to see than we have photos of and of course there’s the food and drink too. Best to visit soon and enjoy it all for yourself. Downtown Plymouth now has a complete full service grocery store that’s an easy walk or bike for local residents and for us too!

City of Plymouth Downtown Development Authority looks towards Kellogg Park Improvements

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The Kellogg Park fountain is one of Plymouth’s most recognizable landmarks.  Turning on the fountain is a rite of spring while closing the fountain marks the end of the season. The below notice comes from the Downtown Development Authority. It looks like changes are in the air!

The City of Plymouth Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is embarking on a major program to make upgrades to Kellogg Park and the water fountain in the center of the park.  This is a DDA led project with the hope of having the upgrades completed by July 2017, in time for the City’s 150th Anniversary.

The DDA in cooperation with the Wilcox Foundation is funding the initial design concepts.  The DDA has previously accepted proposals from a number of firms and they selected the design team from Russell Designs of Northville and WESCO Fountains of Florida to begin the conceptual designs the project.  The total project is expected cost one million dollars, which is to be raised through private and community funding.

Recently, the DDA hosted a community input session where preliminary designs were revealed and input was provided.  The DDA is now making those preliminary designs available on their web site and is seeking additional input.

This link will direct you to the DDA web site where the preliminary designs are hosted:  http://downtownplymouth.org/DocumentCenter/View/330

Feel free to make comments at DDA@ci.plymouth.mi.us

(Sold) Our New Listing in Downtown Plymouth: 1463 Sheridan St – 4 Bedroom, 2.1 Bath, 2600 Sqft Colonial – Updated and Expanded

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(Update: this home has been sold) We are pleased to announce our latest new listing: an elegant, downtown Plymouth center-entrance 1920’s Colonial. Contemplate the classic charm of a character home with new house updates including an open concept Kitchen.  Completely remodeled in 2010, the gourmet kitchen is equipped with Shaker style custom cabinets, granite countertops, subway backsplash, breakfast bar, hardwood floors, and high-end stainless stainless appliances. There is a new ½ bath on the main floor & two other full baths – both newer, two fireplaces – gas log in Living Room & natural in Family Room, Arched doorways, beautiful painted trim and crafted details throughout. All bedrooms are upstairs with a newer master suite overlooking rear yard and patio. The Basement includes a cute and spacious finished recreation room, laundry room & unfinished storage/workshop.  Outside, there’s an extra storage shed, 2-car garage with new windows, fenced rear yard and recently re-landscaping front and rear yards. Walk tree-lined streets to Bird Elementary, West Middle School, OLGC & Plymouth events, shops, restaurants & parks!

For more information about this home or about buying/selling a home in Plymouth and Northville, visit us 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.

City of Plymouth Real Estate Values Continue to Climb

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City of Plymouth Median Sales Price

With the Summer selling season now behind us, the City of Plymouth real estate market continues to shows strong demand, limited supply, and consequently – steadily rising prices. Median sales prices for single family homes and condos are up again this year and have surpassed pre-recession highs with the market recovering just as quickly as it collapsed.  Desirable homes with good locations often sell in days with multiple offers and oftentimes, over asking price.

If you live in the City, I’m sure you’ve heard your friends and neighbors talk about the this or that house which sold instantly with multiple offers. We recently sold a charming brick bungalow for $275/sqft!  Not every home will sell instantly for a high price however.  There are cases of homes being over-priced that sit on the market longer while enduring price reduction after price reduction.

Will the market go even higher in 2015 is something we can’t predict but there doesn’t appear to be any let up in demand at the moment.

Another interesting change in the market is the increase in the number of cash offers we are seeing.  These might be well-heeled buyers downsizing from a larger home in the Township, or a buyer obtaining seller financing from a cash purchaser. If you are trying to buy in Plymouth, it’s not easy to say the least but the good news is that more homes continue to come on the market as sellers see what they can sell for.

If you would like to discuss buying a home in the City, please contact us and we would be happy to assist you:  Carrie Bake,  Associate Broker, at (734) 788-2398 – carrie@bobbake.com, Patrick Wong,  Associate Broker,at  (734) 272-8375 – patrick@bobbake.com, or Stephanie Brown, REALTOR, at (734) 620-4536 – stephanie@bobbake.com.

Daisy Square Lofts Condo in Downtown Plymouth Michigan Just Leased!

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We are pleased to announce that one of our clients just leased a beautifully appointed 1 bedroom condo in Daisy Lofts, located in Downtown Plymouth Michigan on the site of the former Daisy Air Rifle factory.  This dramatically decorated unit was fully furnished with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, balcony and underground parking. Located within easy walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants, and events, Daisy Lofts are an excellent choice for someone who wants to be close to a thriving small town city center with the style and feel of a loft condo.

To see more homes for sale in Plymouth or Northville, please visit our homepage at www.bobbake.com. You can also call us at 734-453-8080 if you’d like to learn more about loft leasing options in Downtown Plymouth.