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SOUTHEAST
MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE in ROYAL OAK
The Southeast Michigan real estate community of
Royal Oak is part of the North Woodward area, in
northeast Oakland County. This charming
community is a suburb of metropolitan Detroit.
The city has been referred to as "The City of
Trees" due to the many varieties of trees
throughout the city, including the famous Royal
Oak tree from England. When you purchase Royal
Oak homes for sale, you will enjoy a home-town
community with easy access to big-city
amenities.COME HOME TO ROYAL OAK
Royal Oak has been able to maintain a friendly
atmosphere and is a destination where people
love to purchase Southeast Michigan real estate.
Are you thinking about relocating to Royal Oak?
You'll find a wide variety of homes for sale
that will fit your mortgage budget with the
amenities you're looking for.
Architectural styles of homes include:
- Traditional Ranch
- 2-Story
- 3-Story
- Bungalow
- Colonial
- Condos
- Contemporary
- Town Homes
- Duplex and Multi Units
- New Construction
- Acreage and Lots for Sale
You can find home prices in the range of
affordable to upscale custom homes. If you're
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ROYAL OAK DEMOGRAPHICS
The city covers 11.83 square miles and is an
eclectic mix of many different ethnic
backgrounds. According to the 2008 estimates of
CNN Money, the population of Royal Oak was
57,900 with an average age of 41.1. The city is
prospering with a median income per household of
$86,364 and the median home price is an
affordable $168,500.
ROYAL OAK MICHIGAN WEATHER
If you own Southeast Michigan real estate in
Royal Oak, you'll love the year-round access to
a myriad of activities and outdoor sports. Royal
Oak has a mild 66° average summer temperature
May through September. Your summers will be
filled with walking, biking, picnics, fishing,
boating, water skiing and much more. Winter
sports are a must with mild winter average
temperatures of 35° October through April. There
are too many possibilities for leisure
activities to mention, but one thing is for
sure…your family will love coming home to Royal
Oak!
THE MAGICAL HISTORY OF ROYAL OAK
Originally, land surveyors thought most of
Michigan was swamp land. A strong proponent of
the state, Governor Lewis Cass, thought
otherwise. Governor Cass and his friends set
about scouring the countryside and found higher
ground with beautiful sweeping views and a very
large stately Oak tree. The Oak tree reminded
him of the story about the magic of the Royal
Oak tree when King Charles II of England took
refuge from enemy armies under a huge Royal Oak
tree. Due to the magnificent size, the Royal Oak
tree had an extremely large umbrella of
branches. It was under these branches his troops
received shelter from enemy fire. Governor Cass
christened the large Oak tree "Royal Oak" and
hence in 1819 Royal Oak got its name. The
Village of Royal Oak was incorporated in 1895
and later became classified as a city in 1921.
Today people continue to search for the perfect
Southeast Michigan real estate in Royal Oak to
call home.
ROYAL OAK BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Royal Oak residents embody an entrepreneurial
spirit and are welcoming to new businesses. The
community is home to many diverse businesses
including the largest employer,
William Beaumont Hospital. The hospital is
highly regarded and has various medical centers
that include:
- Cancer Center
- Heart Center
- Renal Center
- Vascular Services Center
- Imaging Center
- Research institute
- Medical Office Buildings
And the next largest employer is the School
District of the
City of Royal Oak.
If you like to eat and shop, you can stroll
along Main and Washington Streets in the
downtown area and visit numerous retail shops
and restaurants. You'll find one-of-a-kind
antiques, clothiers, art studios, computers and
software, furniture, fine jewelry, music, tools,
home improvement stores and more.
While you're out shopping, stop for lunch or
dinner at one of the
local restaurants. Local cuisine ranges from
mouth watering pizza, subs/sandwiches, Coney
Island, fast food restaurants and ice cream
shops to Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Mexican,
Middle Eastern, Italian, European, seafood or
vegetarian. Whatever your taste might be, you
can find it in Royal Oak!
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ACCESSIBILITY
Royal Oak is conveniently located near several
major highways, I-75 and I-696 for easy access
into Detroit and other surrounding communities.
Public transit bus service is provided daily by
SMART to Detroit and many other areas. If
you like to commute via
Amtrak passenger rail service, Amtrak
provides daily stops morning, afternoon and
evening into Royal Oak. If you prefer to commute
by air, you'll find easy access into
Detroit Metropolitan International, and
Oakland County International airports.
ROYAL OAK EDUCATION/SCHOOLS
Royal Oak residents are thrilled to have many
outstanding
academic teachers and educators in the
School District of the city of Royal Oak
that are committed to helping students achieve
high test scores and their educational goals.
There are many fine schools in the community
including:
In addition, there are many private schools
in Royal Oak including:
If you or your family are ready for higher
learning, but want to stay in town, the Royal
Oak campus of
Oakland Community College is in downtown
Royal Oak. Or you have many options in nearby
Detroit.
ROYAL OAK CULTURE/ARTS
The Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra began
performing in 1995. The orchestra's members take
pride in performing for their neighbors and
friends as most of them are residents of Royal
Oak and the surrounding communities.
Who doesn't enjoy good music? If you are a
music lover and like to hear many styles of
music in a wonderful indoor theatre, attend a
performance at the
Royal Oak Music Theatre.
Stagecrafters produces 10 stage shows per
year including Broadway plays and silent films.
The theatre setting is perfect for a relaxed
evening of fun in the historical
Baldwin Theatre.
There are over a dozen art galleries in Royal
Oak with a plethora of art work for people of
all tastes. The Royal Oak Arts Council in
conjunction with the city of Royal Oak and the
Royal Oak Gallery Association put on art
exhibits and outdoor events throughout the year
for residents. If you are an avid art lover,
you'll love Royal Oak!
ROYAL OAK PARKS AND RECREATION
Royal Oak residents take great pride in their
park system and they enjoy taking their families
to the
48 scenic Royal Oak Parks. Many of the parks
are in local neighborhoods with playground
equipment and picnic areas for children of all
ages. Some offer amenities such as ball fields,
tennis courts, Frisbee and golf.
Memorial Park is located at Woodward Avenue
and 13 Mile Road. This park features three
lighted ball fields including a football field,
tennis courts, play grounds, swings and picnic
areas. After an energetic game, you can grab a
snack and cool off with a soda at the concession
stand.
The Royal Oak Nature Society improves and
maintains two nature preserves and both have dog
runs.
Cummingston Park has over 25 acres and
Tehave Woods in Quikstad Park has over 30
acres. Put on your sneakers or hiking boots and
discover the great walking trails at these
pristine nature reserves.
GOLF IN ROYAL OAK
Do you love a great game of golf? Call a friend,
bring your golf clubs and get ready for a day of
sun and fun on one of the local courses.
Homeowners of Southeast Michigan real estate
love playing at Royal Oak's two nine-hole
municipal golf courses which provide pro golf
shops and golf lessons:
If you desire a private golf club, the
Red Run Golf Club is a beautiful 18-hole
private golf course with a par 72. It's located
at 2036 Rochester Road and has a clubhouse, pro
shop, swimming pool, tennis courts and
restaurant.
Besides the golf courses in Royal Oak, there
are many other fine golf courses in nearby
communities.
SPECIAL EVENT
Don't miss the annual
Woodward Dream Cruise that runs throughout
several communities in the North Woodward area,
along North Woodward Avenue. It's the biggest
classic car show in the world with over 40,000
muscle cars, custom, street rods, and collector
and special interest cars! The parade begins and
ends in Royal Oak and winds through six other
communities. Royal Oak is host to over 1,000,000
visitors each August for the exciting Woodward
Dream Cruise Parade of cars. The excitement
builds as classic and other cars begin cruising
along Woodward Avenue days before the event
begins. Royal Oak and surrounding community
residents get in the grand spirit with
delectable food and plenty of socializing and
fun with their friends and neighbors.
ROYAL OAK LOCAL ATTRACTION
Do you like fresh produce that has been grown
locally in Michigan? Then don't miss visiting
the Farmers Market. It's located at 316 E. 11
Mile Road, just 2 blocks East of Main Street.
You'll also find many annuals and perennials to
help make your garden a showcase. Crafts and
antiques of all kinds can also be found at the
Farmers Market. Bring your family and make a day
of it!
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE
Are you thinking about moving to Royal Oak? You
will find friendly neighbors and affordable
homes with a wide variety of architectural
styles. As a somewhat larger community, there
are a number of amenities that include good
schools, shopping, culture/art, and lots of
parks for recreational activities and outdoor
sports. The city is a great place to live, work
and raise a family. Come see Southeast Michigan
real estate in Royal Oak and discover why so
many people are choosing to make it their home.
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE IN ROYAL
OAK
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