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SOUTHEAST
MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE IN BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham is located in Michigan's Southeastern
Oakland County. Everything you need in both a
residential and business community is at your
fingertips in Birmingham. You'll fall in love
with this upscale, affluent community and its
wonderful neighborhoods where you can find
Southeast Michigan real estate for sale. With a
population of just under 20,000, you'll enjoy a
friendly, small-town atmosphere. If you're
thinking of relocating your business, Birmingham
is friendly to business owners and welcomes new
businesses.BIRMINGHAM REAL ESTATE – A HOME
FOR EVERYONE
Owners of Southeast Michigan real estate in
Birmingham generally enjoy rising real estate
property values. You'll find many different
architectural style homes including both
historical and modern homes.
Some of the home styles in Birmingham
include:
- Ranch
- 2-Story
- 3-Story
- Split Level
- Historic Homes
- Water Front Homes on beautiful Quarton
Lake
- Duplex
- Condo
- Multi-Unit
Whatever your needs, you can find any size or
style of home when you're looking for Southeast
Michigan real estate in Birmingham. Looking for
new construction? There are still some building
lots available. Are you interested in a historic
home? Visit the
historic preservation website to learn more
about the economic benefits of home restoration.
Whether you're considering relocating for
out-of-state or moving up within the local area,
my online search tool will help you look for
Southeast Michigan real estate in Birmingham.
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BIRMINGHAM DEMOGRAPHICS
Birmingham residents enjoy a good quality of
life. The 2007 estimated population was 19,200
and the average age is 41.4. Approximately 90.7%
of citizens have completed some college. The
median family income was $124,596 and the
average home price was $386,287. Birmingham is a
safe city and enjoys a low crime rate.BIRMINGHAM MICHIGAN WEATHER
Owners of Southeast Michigan real estate in
Birmingham will enjoy the mild year round
temperatures. You'll find an average temperature
of 66° May through September. The air quality
index runs about 90.7 which is great for getting
out and about. The mild warm weather is perfect
for outdoor sports and recreational activities.
If you love boating, you can spend the day on
beautiful Quarton Lake. Take a leisurely day and
go boating, fishing, hiking, biking, or just
walking through the many parks. You can also
play golf at one of the city's golf courses
which are only open to Birmingham residents,
business owners and their employees and guests. Winters are relatively mild with an average of
35° October through April. Birmingham residents
love their winter sports! There are many winter
sports available in the area such as cross
country skiing, downhill skiing, snow shoeing,
sledding or snowmobiling. You can ice skate or
play ice hockey at the
Ice Sports Arena. Check out the
Birmingham Activity Guide for the current winter activities scheduled.
Homeowners have a myriad of things to do year
round, so come home to Birmingham! BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS ENVIROMNENT
The downtown
Birmingham Principal Shopping District is one of the premiere Midwest shopping areas
for home owners of Southeast Michigan real
estate. Have a relaxing day of shopping while
you meander along tree-lined streets that are
pedestrian friendly. You'll find antiques,
clothing, art galleries, movie theaters and
specialty shops to tempt you. Have a quick lunch
or leisurely dinner at one of the fine
restaurants and sample the local cuisine, or
just stop for coffee at one of the coffee shops.
FROM BIRMINGHAM TO ANYWHERE
Birmingham is easily accessible to major
freeways. Do you work in Detroit or anywhere in
the metro area? You'll find commuting into the
city easy since Birmingham is located just 7
miles north of Detroit.
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional
Transportation (SMART) provides
local and regional bus transportation. If you
need to travel for business or pleasure, the
Detroit Metropolitan International Airport is
only a short 28 mile ride. Do you commute to
Chicago? The 300 mile
Wolverine AMTRAC
Train runs between Detroit and Chicago and stops in
Birmingham three times a day.
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HISTORY OF BIRMINGHAM
Four pioneers got together in 1818 and purchased
the first 640 acres of land that was part of
Bloomfield Township. The first founders were
John Hamilton, John West Hunter, Benjamin Pierce
and Elijah Willits. At its inception, the
community was a manufacturing based economy. The
town was a short 7 miles north of Detroit and
easily accessible. It had foundries, factories
and varied other local businesses of that era.
In 1836 Rowell Merrill, a foundry owner,
suggested naming the community after Birmingham,
England. Rowell Merrill thought Birmingham would
soon become an industrial hub. The name
"Birmingham" was adopted in 1838 and was
incorporated as the City of Birmingham in 1932.Rowell Merrill didn't quite have it right
because Birmingham did not become an industrial
hub. Instead, a relocation boom was created due
to wealthy Detroit business owners looking for a
better lifestyle for themselves and their
families when they purchased Southeast Michigan
real estate. The town became a peaceful bedroom
community that offered a quieter, upscale
lifestyle. With the influx of new residents,
there were many local businesses opened to
support the growing community. There are
numerous prominent people who came from
Birmingham.
Sheila Young was born in Birmingham and was the first
American to win three medals in the Olympics. At
the 1976 Olympics she won the gold, silver and
bronze medals for speed skating. The famous
actor, David Spade was also born in Birmingham.
BIRMINGHAM - ONE OF THE "20 MOST WALKABLE"
CITIES
You'll love the lifestyle in Birmingham! It is
conducive to many year-round activities. This
upscale community has been called one of the "20
Most Walkable" cities in the country. Its lovely
shady, tree-lined streets will make walking fun
and living here even better. There are
22 spacious parks in the area. The 15 acre Kenning Park is the
largest with 3 little league diamonds, 4 tennis
courts, 1 softball diamond, Ice Sports Arena,
Skate Park and the Birmingham Racquet Club. Your
family will find plenty of picnic areas and
playgrounds for family and social gatherings.
Get a group together for a quick game of
softball. Do you like to play tennis? You can
have year-round fun at the Birmingham Tennis
Bubble, one of the popular indoor tennis courts.
LIKE TO GOLF?
There are over 200 golf courses within a 30 mile
radius of Birmingham. If you are an avid golfer,
you can play at either of the two municipal golf
courses in Birmingham.
Lincoln Hills and Springdale are both 9-hole golf courses. If a private
club is what you desire, you can join Birmingham
Country Club and Oakland Hill Country Club. The Lincoln Hills golf course takes on an
entirely different feel in winter. Here you can
cross country ski, sled or toboggan on the golf
course in winter. There is even a wonderful
place to ice skate or play ice hockey at the
Birmingham Ice Sports Arena.
Additionally, there are
12 other golf courses that are within a short 10 mile radius. No
matter the time of year…there are activities and
sports available for every age group when you
own Southeast Michigan real estate.
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BIRMINGHAM LOCAL ARTS / CULTURE
The residents of Birmingham take pride in their
local art and cultural activities. Take in an
exhibit at the
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center or
participate in any of the art workshops taught
by regional artists. Each spring on Mother's Day
weekend, the Arts Center presents the Birmingham
Fine Arts Festival in downtown Birmingham. There
are many activities, booths filled with artwork
and even a silent auction…it's definitely a
community event you won't want to miss!If you
enjoy taking in a Broadway musical or play, go
see
The Village Players of Birmingham. Your
musical senses will soar when you hear one of
the concerts and events at the
Birmingham - Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra. The Orchestra has
been providing residents wonderful music for 32
years. Looking for a special book? You'll find
the
Baldwin Public Library has just about anything you could wish for. Museum enthusiasts will enjoy visiting the
Birmingham Historical Museum and Park. The museum offers patrons a glimpse of what
the pioneer days were like for the first
settlers of Birmingham. You'll have fun visiting
the two historical buildings in the park: The
1928 Allen House and the 1822 John West Hunter
House. A GREAT ATMOSPHERE FOR LEARNING
Birmingham has a school system that provides a
great atmosphere for learning and academic
achievement. The majority of residents have a
college degree. You'll find some of the finest
schools in the country here. Students boast a
98% plus high school graduation rate. With the
excellent educational system, students excel on
both state and national aptitude tests. In
addition to the
public school system, Birmingham has many
private schools with excellent reputations such as the
renowned Cranbrook Schools, Roeper and Country
Day Schools. Michigan State University
southeast education office is located at 2436 W. Lincoln St in
Birmingham. ADDITIONAL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
You'll find Birmingham is centrally located and
has many additional
sights to see and things to do that are within a short 20 miles of home. Your
family and friends will have fun visiting
amusement parks, water parks, racetracks, snowmobiling or skiing. Spend the day strolling
through an art, science or history museum. You
can take the family to the
Detroit Zoo which is only 6
miles away in Royal Oak. Do you enjoy fine
wines? Visit one of Southeastern Michigan's fine
wineries and experience the taste of some of the
finest wines in the
Irish Hills region. There are
beach towns where you can spend the day
relaxing while soaking up the sun. You can bring
a picnic lunch and watch the boats or grab a rod
and do some serious fishing. Take a leisurely
stroll out and visit one of the many lighthouses
in the area. Another main attraction close by is
famous
Harbor Country with miles of Lake Michigan
beaches. You'll find 2 public beaches and lots
of pristine shoreline. You can also visit
Holland Michigan where you can swim, boat, canoe or fish along
sandy Lake Michigan. No matter the
activity…you'll have loads of fun at one of
these beach towns. SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE IN BIRMINGHAM
Location, affluent, upscale community,
small-town atmosphere, excellent schools, great
shopping…Birmingham has it all! Are you ready
for more information about how to make
Birmingham your home?
Contact Lee Morof today! Want to
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SELLING YOUR BIRMINGHAM REAL ESTATE?
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owner of Southeast Michigan real estate in
Birmingham and are thinking of selling your
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