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SOUTHEAST
MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE – BEAUTIFUL BLOOMFIELD
TOWNSHIP
The Southeast Michigan real estate community of
Bloomfield Township is a lovely suburb of the
greater metropolitan Detroit area. You'll fall
in love with the pristine beauty of the abundant
scattering of scenic lakes, rolling hills and
mature trees. And there is never a lack of
things to do and see when you own one of the
fine homes in Bloomfield Township.HOMETOWN
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
Come see why Bloomfield Township is a great
place to relocate to. The community
neighborhoods have beautiful homes, groomed
lawns and clean streets. You'll find a friendly
hometown atmosphere that will make a wonderful
place to live and raise a family.
You can find homes in various price ranges
from the affordable to high end luxury homes.
Southeast Michigan real estate in Bloomfield
Township offers residents a wide variety of home
styles that include:
- Ranch
- 2-Story
- Contemporary
- Custom homes
- Country living with acreage
- Lake homes
- Condos
- Multi Unit
- Lots for sale to build your dream home
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP DEMOGRAPHICS
In 2008, the approximate population of
Bloomfield Township was 42,600 with an average
age of 47.2. The community has a land area of
24.9 square miles and a low population density
of 1,710 people per square mile. Residents enjoy
an average household income of $150,969 and the
median home price was $443,974 in 2007. The
township enjoys a safe, low crime rate.
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP WEATHER
Between May and September, the average
temperature is a mild 66° with highs in the low
80's during July. If you own Southeast Michigan
real estate in Bloomfield Township, you'll find
this is the perfect time of year to get out on
one of the nearby tranquil lakes to go boating
and fishing. Get into some outdoor sports
activities at one of the local parks or go for a
leisurely walk on one of the trails. Afterward
have a summer picnic with family and friends.
With an annual rainfall of 30.52 inches,
everything stays green and lush most of the
summer.
Fall, winter and early spring outdoor
activities and sports are easily enjoyed with a
relatively mild average temperature of 35°
October through April. Some of the winter sports
include skiing, snowmobiling, cross-country
skiing, ice hockey and more.
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
The area has a thriving local business community
that welcomes new entrepreneurs. You'll find
shops, jewelers, spa and fitness centers,
doctors and dentists, home remodeling, ballet
studios, and grocery stores… just to name a few.
In addition, there are many exclusive
shopping centers within a short distance
including the famous local version of Rodeo
Drive,
The Somerset Collection in nearby Troy. And
the
Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills,
Michigan.
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RESTAURANTS
There are a wide variety of restaurants within a
15 mile radius. You'll find some great local
restaurants, sandwich shops, coffeehouses and
more. Below are just a few of my favorites:
-
Beau Jack's has good food and a piano
bar at 4108 W. Maple in Bloomfield Hills
-
Cold Stone Creamery is where you can
indulge yourself in a delicious ice cream
dessert in nearby Bloomfield Hills at 42671
Woodward Avenue
- Embers Deli and Restaurant has great
stick to-your-ribs food at 3598 W. Maple
Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 call
248-645-1033
HISTORY OF BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
Bloomfield Township was the first township in
Oakland County to be incorporated in 1827, and
it almost surrounds the city of Bloomfield
Hills. The name probably came from the blooming
flowers throughout the fields in the township.
Bloomfield Township has since blossomed into a
charming bedroom community and one of the best
places to live in Michigan. About 95% of the
township is made up of over 16,000 residential
homes. The beautiful environment, scenic lakes,
fine homes, and excellent community services
have led to many of the areas entrepreneurs and
business executives selecting Southeast Michigan
real estate in Bloomfield Township for their
home.
Your family and friends will relish a day of
fishing and boating on one of the nearby lakes:
Cass Lake is 1,280 acres and Orchard Lake covers
795 acres. You'll see ducks and many varieties
of birds and wildlife in their natural habitat.
Orchard Lake has a large island called Apple
Island. The island has an annual event, the
Island of Time weekend which features tours of
Apple Island. Call (248) 682-2279 for tour
schedules.
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ACCESSIBILITY IN BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
Highway 24 or Telegraph Road runs through
Bloomfield Township north and south. To the east
is Woodward Avenue and I-75 which all take you
into the Detroit area. Bloomfield Township is
approximately 20 miles northwest of Detroit for
an easy commute into the city.
The
SMART bus service provides daily routes into
and out of Bloomfield Township as well as many
of the surrounding communities. Just call SMART
toll free at 1-866-962-5515 for current route
schedules and rates. Smart also coordinates with
Bloomfield Township Senior Services to
provide residents of Bloomfield Township and
Bloomfield Hills 60 and over, transportation to
medical appointments and door-to-door
transportation. Call 248-341-6450 for
reservations.
Commuting by air? No problem! You'll find it
is just a short trip into
Detroit Metropolitan International, and
Oakland County International airports.
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP EDUCATION/SCHOOLS
Residents who own Southeast Michigan real estate
in Bloomfield Township are served by four public
school systems:
In addition, there are well known private and
parochial schools. The township's public school
system ranks as some of the highest in the
nation for preparing students for college.
Additionally, the
public library in Bloomfield
Township is a great learning resource.
There are 22 colleges, universities and
professional schools, and 9 junior colleges and
technical schools within a 30 mile radius.
Students ready for higher learning can attend
one of the
Oakland Community College campuses at
Farmington Hills, Auburn Hills, Royal Oak,
Southfield or the Highland Lakes campus in
Waterford, Michigan.
The Oakland University is at 2200 N.
Squirrel Road in Rochester.
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP HEALTH SERVICES
Residents of Bloomfield Township have several
choices for medical care in nearby Pontiac or
other local areas that are just a short drive
away. Some of these include:
ARTS / CULTURE
You'll want to visit
The
Detroit Institute of Arts located at 5200
Woodward Avenue in nearby Detroit. For hours of
operation call (313) 833-7900.
How about a day with the family at the zoo?
The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak is located at 8450 W. 10 Mile
Road; call (248) 390-0900 for information.
Children love the Tauber Family Railroad train
ride that takes you from the zoo entrance to the
other end of the zoo and back. The Detroit Zoo
has a brand NEW Wild Adventure ride located in
the Ford Education Center. The ride is called
the HimalAmazon which is the
Extreme Log Ride that just opened April 2007. Hold onto your
hats folks, this is quite a ride!
If you enjoy sports memorabilia, don't miss
going to the
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in the Cobo
Conference and Exhibition Center. The Michigan
Sports Hall of Fame is currently located at One
Washington Boulevard in Detroit. You can even
ride the
SMART bus into Detroit for a leisurely day. Later
have lunch or dinner at one of the great Detroit
restaurants and then ride the "People Mover"
around the downtown area. When you're ready, you
can ride the SMART bus home.
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION
There are many wonderful parks around the local
area that feature outdoor sports activities,
walking trails, nature preserves, swimming
pools, and picnic areas for your family and
friends.
GOLF IN BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
Avid golfers will appreciate having over
200 golf courses to play on within a 30 mile
radius. Bloomfield Township has the beautiful
and world-renowned
Oakland Hills Country Club where the PGA Championships were held in
August 2008.
Just a sampling of other nearby golf courses:
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ADDITIONAL RECREATIONAL INTERESTS
Woodward Dream Cruise
You won't want to miss this spectacular annual
event that winds through 16 miles of roads and
nine communities in the North Woodward area!
Residents and visitors from miles around come to
watch the annual
Woodward Dream Cruise People line
up to see the many eye-popping collectors' cars,
custom cars, muscle cars, street rods and muscle
cars. You'll find great food and entertainment
along the entire route. So bring your family and
join in on the festivities!
HOCKEY
U.S. Blades Arena is at 5700 Drake Rd., in West Bloomfield. Some
of the activities offered are roller hockey,
training programs and more. Call for schedules
at (248) 651-6120 or email
info@usblades.com.
Detroit Red Wings is our professional ice hockey team.
No matter what you enjoy doing for fun and
recreation, you'll find plenty of options nearby
when you own Southeast Michigan real estate in
beautiful Bloomfield Township.
MAKE BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP YOUR HOME
Are you looking for Southeast Michigan real
estate? Bloomfield Township is a great place to
live with its beautiful homes, tranquil lakes,
and gorgeous rolling hills. Whether you're a
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