When you live in Farmington Hills, Michigan, you’ll be residing in a city that is family-friendly and close to everything that metro Detroit has to offer. This suburb is 33.3 square miles and boasts many great neighborhoods with parks and playground equipment where it’s ideal to raise a family. It’s close to major freeways which give you easy access all-around the metro Detroit area. The schools are exemplary, there are many great dining options and Downtown Farmington is evolving into a modern, yet still charming, place to take the family or meet up with friends. Farmington Hills continues to thrive as a great community that is always growing.
• 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: Approximately 80,000
• Median age is 42.1
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!
• 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.
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