Within Farmington Hills:
• Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum – Listed in the World Almanac’s 100 most unusual museums in the United States, you’ll find a massive collection of coin-operated arcade games, the oldest gypsy fortune telling machine in the U.S. and pinball games that go back decades.
• Heritage Park – A 211 acre park with 4.5 miles of trails for hiking as well as cross-country skiing in the winter. There are picnic shelters, playgrounds, grills, volleyball courts and more for a family gathering or party with friends.
• Longacre House – Hosting classes as well as special events like tea lunches, bridal and baby showers and weddings, the Longacre House is a historic, elegant home for all to enjoy.
Population:
• Population: Approximately 80,000
• Median age is 42.1
Forest Estates Neighborhood:
Forest Estates is the newest community to be created in Farmington Hills. It’s a luxurious gated community with only a handful of houses remaining. These colonial style homes offer three-car garages and a basement. Hurry because only 4 out of the 17 homes are still available!
Newly-Constructed Homes – Good and Bad:
• Good - The work is done. Don’t worry about fixing anything or having to hire someone to redo the bathroom or kitchen.
• Good - Usually more energy efficient and pre-wired for Internet and cable. This will save you money right off the bat versus buying a house built just a decade ago.
• Bad – They will cost more simply because they’re newer and may take more time before you can sell it as an investment.
• Bad – If you like uniqueness, new homes generally lack the architectural detail and charm found in older homes.
• Bad – Not a “lot”. It’s a play on words there but you’ll generally find new homes constructed on much smaller lots than older homes.