Northville Neighborhood: Orchard Heights
Location, location, location…Orchard Heights is located in the city of Northville, Michigan. The homes in this subdivision lie between West Main Street and Seven Mile and between Rogers Street and Orchard Drive. This places the unique neighborhood a few blocks west of beautiful downtown Northville.
This quiet town of Northville lies between Detroit and Ann Arbor. There is easy access to expressways if someone needs to get to the Metro airport or visit anywhere in southeast Michigan.
Orchard Heights Real Estate
Approximately 100 homes adorn the tree-lined Northville streets. Some are Victorian and built as early as 1920; others are more modern, renovated, or built since 2000. Orchard Heights offers a wide variety of floor plans. Homes may have 2-5 bedrooms, no garage, or 1-3 car garages.
Prices range from around $100,000 to 11 million dollars. Homes may be small or massive from 800-5,000 square feet. In other words, Orchard Heights is no “cookie cutter” subdivision. Each home is unique and charming. Sidewalks add to the walkability of the neighborhood. Additionally, the proximity to downtown Northville provides excellent opportunities to participate in community events or simply enjoy the many diverse restaurants and shops.
If you’re looking for homes in Orchard Heights, let the top rated Northville Realtors at The Patti Mullen Group assist you in your search. Our real estate agents have been serving the Northville community for almost 30 years; we have the knowledge and experience to help find your ideal home for the best price.
Local Schools
Orchard Heights lies in the top ranked Northville Public School district. Each year the Northville Public Schools win top honors in academic competitions In fact, last year the High School Science Olympiad team won first place in the State of Michigan and once again competed on the national stage. On the National Merit Scholarship Program, Northville High School tied with an Ann Arbor High School for the largest number of semifinalists (78) in the State of Michigan (2019).
In addition to an outstanding high school, Northville operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 2 special education schools. Some families prefer a private and/or religious education for their children. Our Lady of Victory Catholic School and St. Paul Lutheran School is within walking distance from this subdivision. Both schools have been in Northville for decades and provide excellent educations. So, Orchard Heights is a perfect place for families with children.
Downtown Northville
Orchard Heights is within walking distance of downtown Northville. The downtown area is filled with many unique shops, businesses and restaurants. For example, there are bookstores, clothing boutiques, hair salons, banks, coffee shops, drug store, grocery store, great restaurants with fine dining or casual pubs, homemade bread and great bakeries, financial services, dentists, law offices, and more. In addition to shops, businesses and restaurants, classes and activities are held in downtown Northville. There are places for tutoring and the streets occasionally close for various festivals. Basically, everything you need is in downtown Northville.
Parks and Sporting Activities
Orchard Heights has a great park within walking distance called the Fish Hatchery. This park is located south of Seven Mile Road and has tennis courts, picnic tables, park benches, 2 diamonds and 4 gazebos. Cass Benton Park is also nearby and offers more space with a hilly, wooded disc golf course. Folks love the sledding hill in the winter and the popular picnic sites throughout the warmer months. So, Northville Heights has downtown charm with nature nearby.
Northville offers sporting activities through the school system and the recreational department. Football, soccer, baseball, wrestling, swimming, lacrosse, track, cross country, golf, basketball, tennis, cheerleading, gymnastics, hockey, pom pon, volleyball and softball are sports offered at the high school. If a student does not make a high school team there are recreational teams one may join. So, opportunities exist for everyone to participate in athletics.
Of course, Northville doesn’t ignore the over 55 crowd. The inclusive community offers Senior Services Program run through the Community Center on Main Street. The City of Northville and Northville Township share services to provide excellent opportunities for seniors in both communities. Simply look up “Northville Senior Services” and a wealth of activities and fun events pop up.