Why Live in Colson Ruby
Colson Ruby, a neighborhood in Dearborn, features brick bungalows, two-family flats, and colonial-style homes, many dating back to the 1930s when they housed Ford factory workers. Newer constructions are also present. The lots are relatively small at 4,300 square feet, making yard maintenance manageable. Homes typically sell quickly, often within 20 days. However, street flooding due to older infrastructure is a common issue. Argle-Williamson Park, located centrally, offers a playground and shaded picnic areas, while nearby Ford Woods provides a baseball field, tennis courts, swimming pool, and water park. The neighborhood's diverse population enjoys shopping at Dearborn Fresh Supermarket, known for its fresh, halal meat and Middle Eastern bakery items. Schafer Road and Michigan Avenue, which border the neighborhood, offer various shopping and dining options, including Haraz Coffee House. Ford Road to the north hosts big box stores like Walmart and Best Buy. The annual Dearborn Homecoming Festival at Ford Field Park, a 10-minute drive away, features live music, carnival rides, and fireworks. The Arab American National Museum, located at the southeastern end of Colson Ruby, regularly hosts cultural events. The neighborhood is walkable, with shops, schools, and parks nearby, and is well-connected by bus routes and major roads like I-94, which provides a 12-mile drive to Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Schools in the area include Miller Elementary, Woodworth Middle School, and Fordson High School, the latter being highly rated and architecturally significant.
