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.
We are pleased to announce the completed sale of 9184 Currie Road in Salem Township. This historic Greek Revival home sits on 27 acres at the corner of Seven Mile Road and Currie. The setting is pastoral with gently rolling hills and orchards, and white fencing. There are 2 out buildings and the home sits well back from the main road. The home itself has hardwood floors throughout, 2 fireplaces and a newer kitchen. There’s charm and character in every detail.
One of the more interesting contrasts you’ll find in the Plymouth and Northville area is the co-existence of prison facilities alongside lavish luxury homes. After closing several years ago, the Robert Scott Correctional Facility (AKA Women’s Prison) in Northville Township is being demolished. The work has been going on for some weeks now and the buildings are coming down one after another. No word yet on what will become of this prime real estate on the northwest corner of Beck Road and 5 Mile. I’m sure no one will miss the rows of razor wire topped fencing and concrete watch towers.
The old Northville Hospital facility and the surrounding 350 acres of land finally have an approved plan to develop the site. Located along the south side of 7 Mile road just west of Haggerty, the abandonned buildings and empty spaces have been an attraction for urban explorers or in this case – suburban explorers. The vision going forward includes everything from mountain bike trails and sledding hills to an energy park and aquatic center. The plan may take decades to realize but promises to re-purpose some prime real estate in such a way that will increase property values in the area for the long term. For more informatin about the the plan, click 