Small Michigan city once was French farmland and a summer retreat for the wealthy

Detroit Free Press emphasizes the neighborhoods in Michigan and exhibits things that make every community unique. From historical charm to modern opportunities, these communities offer something special for both residents and visitors. This week’s spotlight is in Grosse Pointe in Wayne County.

Attractive: Grosse Pointe city, in the eastern part of Wayne County St. It is a mature, rich and walkable community along the Clair Lake. Tree Lord Streets, known for its powerful neighborhood character and historical houses, is one of the five different municipalities that make up points. Grosse Pointe Park– Grosse Pointe Farms– Grosse Pointe Woods And Grosse Pointe Shores.

In the heart of the city BayA fascinating three block retail region, which serves as the largest commercial center in Kercheval Boulevard. According to Cindy Willcock, Main Street Grosse PointeIt offers more than 30 retail stores, 19 restaurants and food options and more than a dozen salons and SPA. This is developed with the Loop, a social area of ​​the Pitoresque pedestrian -friendly zone art installations, open seating area, decorative pavement and Grosse Pointe social region. The village anchors the community life through activities throughout the year.

“The city of Grosse Pointe is a community that represents the best that a small city can offer, Jose “There is a strong sense of civilian pride because there is more from somewhere to live in Grosse Pointe, a place to belong.”

Facts: It was founded in 1879 as a village in 1879, re -merged in 1893 and became the first city of the region in 1934. Grosse Pointe became a summer withdrawal before it appeared in the early 1930s, in 1920s, in 1920, in 1920. Grosse Pointe, Detroit city center, by Detroit in the north and south. It is about 15 minutes from Lake Clair. Go and return grossepointCity.org For more information. (US census)

Recognition: Main Street Grosse Pointe Downtown Development Authority known as Grosse Pointe, Michigan Ana Street Wilcock, due to Covid-19 pandemi, said the city began to fully implement its main street approach in March 2021. Since then, the program has led to the withdrawal of 26 new businesses, to support the expansion or transport of five jobs, and to have a private investment of more than $ 4.5 million in the region and a public investment of $ 3.8 million.

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New Developments: From 389 St. ClairThe old school administration building Notre Dame is redeveloped for 18 hired units with seven new city houses. According to Valentine, town houses are expected to be rented in the market and multi -family units in this autumn.

Approaching Activities:

• Village Tree Lighting: November 21st

• Parade ceremony in the village: November 28

Neighborhoods: The only family houses are dominant from Grosse Pointe to the housing stock, Tudors and Colonial to classical bungalows. Most of the 40 to 60 feet ranges from 40 to 60 feet, the 100 -meter “real estate is very” lake. Duplexes, town houses and clusters of apartments Rivard, St. Clair and Notre Dame adds diversity. While many houses reflect the origins of the region in the 1920s and 1930s, new buildings are involved in the historical character.

In 2024, according to Realcomp II, single family home sales ranged from 260,000 to 2.2 million dollars.

Parks and Recreation: Nephf parkSt. A 5.6 -acre Lake Coast Park on Lake Clair offers residents with 160 shift marina, boat rental, swimming, a children’s pool, wooden, volleyball and collection areas along the marina. ELWORTHY AREA There is a new accessible playground with baseball, football, lactros and tennis.

Taxes: In 2024, the total real estate tax rate was $ 50.24 per $ 1,000 of a house of a house in the Grosse Pointe Point Public School Region. $ 391,800 (Median Price) with a taxation of 195,900 dollars will be $ 9,842 real estate taxes.

Shopping and Food: Throughout the Kercheval between Cadieux and Nepf, it serves as a mixture of villages, shops, restaurants and cafes as a commercial center of the city. Mack Avenue corridor and Fisher Road have additional shopping, services and offices.

Industries and Employers: Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe HospitalKROGER, Trader Joe’sJP Morgan Chase and Saros Real Estate Services.

Public Transportation: CLEVER Bus Route; Pointe Region Supported Transportation Services (Paats)For people with 60 or larger or disabled.

Public Security: Grosse Pointe police did not report four theft/home invasions, 14 vehicle theft, three forced sexual crime, a robbery and murder in 2024.

Community insight: For Christopher Moyer, who grew in Metro Detroit and later lives in Washington, DC and Scotland, he returns to Grosse Pointe seven years ago with his wife.

Moyer said, “What distinguishes Grosse Pointe from each other is its proximity to the village,” Moyer said. He said that walkable streets, shops and community activities create a daily opportunity to connect with exceptional city services, a strong sense of security and a more enrichment of the community.

Now, the family, who raises children who starts to walk, appreciates the parks and the family -friendly atmosphere.

“It is a pleasure to walk from our house to the tot lot, spend time in Neff Park or walk together in the village,” he said. “The ability to do all of this within the blocks of our house is an incredible gift.”

Brendel Clark (previously published as Brendel Hightower) is written on real estate and other issues for Detroit Free Press. Contact him at bcark@freepress.com. Support local journalism: Subscribe to Detroit Free Press.

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