Birmingham

Seated halfway between Detroit and Pontiac is the 3,000-acre city of Birmingham, MI, a suburb of Detroit and one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the state. Walkable streets, upscale shopping districts, and gorgeous recreational spaces can be found here. Combining small-town charm with metropolitan conveniences, Birmingham, MI is an exceptional place to call home.

WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO IN BIRMINGHAM

• Downtown Birmingham is an expansive shopping and dining hub with over 300 retailers. A bevy of restaurants, clothing stores, salons, and art galleries line the pedestrian-friendly streets, offering a variety of food and entertainment. Some of the notable venues are The Fillmore Detroit and Fox Theatre.

• The Birmingham Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.  Residents can engage in live entertainment and family-friendly activities while shopping for farm-fresh produce, artisan goods, and local meat and dairy products.

• Birmingham proudly embraces its heritage through its meticulously preserved historic sites which also happen to be the oldest structures in Oakland County: the 1822 John West Hunter House, the 1928 Allen House, the Baldwin Library, and the Bates Street Historic District.

• More than 20 parks can be found throughout the city, providing plenty of opportunities for exercise and sports. Those who crave adventure can explore the City’s wooded trail system and Rouge River. 

BIRMINGHAM REAL ESTATE

Contemporary houses with updated gourmet kitchens and spacious lots dominate the Birmingham housing market. Modern architecture and open floor plans are also common features of Birmingham homes, and plenty of properties offer spacious backyards and nature views. Homes here have a median listing price of roughly $720,000 but luxury homes found here have price tags as high as $4 million. Families can choose to settle in the city’s many townhomes, single-family houses, or condominiums.