Milford Real Estate Market

The Milford real estate market continues to grow in popularity and is considered a very desirable community in which to live. The area has managed to keep its small town charm and friendliness, but at the same time has emerged as an upcoming suburban area near Detroit.

Within the diverse range of real estate in Milford are increasingly elusive homes with acreage. Many homeowners seek Milford for an opportunity to house a horse or two. The minimum land requirement is 1 ½ acres to have a horse here. Milford downtownhomes display original Victorian style architecture. The tree-shaded streets are picturesque and the community contains many century old homes, especially along Liberty Street and Commerce Road. This town is known for celebrating winter with the display by local merchants of unique ice sculptures outside the shops along Main Street. Milford is a community that takes pride in its heritage and history.

A walk through the beautiful downtown neighborhood, located within the village limits, is an enjoyable experience as you browse the quaint shops and restaurants. Milford is located within close proximity to three major highways: I-96, M-59, and US-23 make access to surrounding communities and work easy. The Township of Milford is located eighteen miles west of Pontiac and thirty miles northeast of Ann Arbor. Milford Township is home to 15,915 residents and is noted for its peace, tranquility and country atmosphere. Milford Village is 2.5 square miles nestled in southwest Oakland County and carries a population of approximately 6,300 people. The Village still serves as the central business district for approximately 25,000 people in the surrounding areas. The thriving downtown district draws visitors from communities such as Ann Arbor and Dearborn, while retaining its small-town charm.

When you picture the quintessential, charming small town, you'll think of a place like Milford, Michigan. There is so much to love about this little town that you'll be hard-pressed to want to go anywhere else. If you're looking for nice and cozy breakfast places, you'll find them on Main Street. Looking for a restaurant that only serves dishes with Michigan-grown products? Then a restaurant like Palate is the place to go.

The median home value is at $292,800 with 90% of its homeowners living in the same home year-after-year. These homes range from the recently-built to historic houses dating back over a hundred years.

You'll be close to Kensington Metropark which features an 8-mile paved trail, hiking trails, boat rentals, golf courses, cross country ski trails and much more! You won't be far from I-96 or US-23 either, which will take you up north for a long weekend or towards the west side of the state for a day trip with the family. Milford may be like a small town, but there's plenty to keep you busy.

Milford Community Amenities

The Village of Milford boasts six parks within its boundaries with numerous community amenities. Central Park, located on the banks of the Huron River, is a favorite with the children and teens who enjoy the playscape, basketball courts, tennis court, volleyball court, and ice rink. Fairgrounds Park is adjacent to the Senior Center for easy access to a picnic area and shuffleboard courts. Milford's Hubbell Pond Park is the site of the new YMCA and Library, with plans on the drawing board for a fishing pier, canoe launch, and neighborhood trail system.

From its charming Main Street to Kensington Park, living in Milford is the perfect small town community with charm and appeal. There are unique restaurants along its main street and even a one-screen movie theater that shows first-run films.

Milford Neighborhood Highlights

With six parks nestled within its boundaries, which include playgrounds, trails, volleyball courts and even an ice rink, Milford, Michigan is a great place to raise a family. There is a great nightlife with local restaurants and bars that frequently play live music. The park located along Main Street holds concerts and other activities in the warmer months. With its many restaurants and local shops along the main road as well as other services and amenities nearby, you'll always have a place close-by to shop for groceries, clothes, gifts and more. This very safe neighborhood is inviting and you'll almost always find people walking their dogs or jogging around the area on the sidewalks that run alongside the street.

Milford School Information

Milford is part of the Huron Valley School District, with nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools located nearby. The main high school attended by residents of Milford is Milford High School.

Milford Historical Facts

The first settlers were the families of Elizur and Stanley Ruggles. The Ruggles came to the Michigan Territory in 1831 and looked for a mill site. They traveled through the wilderness of lower Michigan in their hunt for a site with adequate water power to operate a mill. Their selection was a spot in Milford where the Huron River and Pettibone Creek intersect. By this time it was close to winter and they decided to go back to New York and wait out the cold. The following spring they came back with their families to Milford and acquired their home and mill sites. There is a spot near the Ruggles establishment where one could ford the river easily. Thus it was that this combination of words - mill and ford - gave the township its name. Later, this location was rated as having the finest water power potential in the state. In 1869, the settlers of Milford decided to incorporate the village of Milford out of the township territory. Two square miles in the township thus became the incorporated Village of Milford.

By the mid-19th century Milford was an inviting place with a central commercial district, and by 1869, fire protection services were initiated and sidewalks and streets were built. Milford became one of the first communities with electric power, again, thanks to the hydropower available. In fact, Milford had electric power running through its community a full 40 years before nearby South Lyon.

In 1939 Henry Ford built a carburetor plant and two hydroelectric stations, so that the residents who worked at his facility could still maintain their farms and agriculture while working at the factory. The GM Proving Grounds are still located nearby.

Milford Geographical Location

You'll be less than 15 miles from:

• 12 Oaks Mall - Luxurious shopping with department stores that include Macy's, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Sears and JC Penney. The 12 Oaks Mall includes Michigan's first and only Cheesecake Factory.

• Huron Valley Sinai Hospital - Known for its short ER wait times, state-of-the-art surgical center and Harris Birthing Center, this DMC hospital provides excellent care and convenience.

• Diverse Restaurants - If you're looking for a cozy place to grab brunch on Main Street, a family-style feast, or a trendy restaurant to grab dinner and drinks, you'll find great choices all around Milford.

Further Out:

While Milford is a little ways out of the city, you'll still be relatively close to many activities and events in and around southeast Michigan.

• Detroit Metropolitan Airport - 40 mins away

• Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Detroit Red Wings at the Joe Louis, or Detroit Lions at Ford Field - 44 minutes away

• Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills - 38 minutes away

• The University of Michigan Ann Arbor - 35 minutes away

• Michigan State University East Lansing - 55 minutes away

• Boyne Mountain Resorts - 3 hours 15 minutes away

• Lansing, MI - 57 minutes away

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