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Burt offers laid-back living in Taymouth Township
Burt is a small community of about 1,400 people in rural Taymouth Township. “I like the smallness of the area and that it’s not really populated,” says Kathleen Naegele, director of Taymouth Township Library and area resident for about 50 years. “We have what we consider a downtown area on Nichols Road, and it’s just one church, a historic opera house and a post office.” Aside from a restaurant and a few convenient stores in town, locals are a short drive from the Midwest’s largest outlet mall in Birch Run. “It’s not really out of the way,” Naegele says. “The school district is in Birch Run, so people are there all the time anyway.”
Burt Road passes Taymouth Township Park and the library leading into Burt.
Birch Run is well known as a shopping destination near Burt with its Premium Outlet stores.
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Single-family homes on long streets and acres of land
Ranch-style homes built between the 1950s and early 2000s are most prominent, some sitting on up to 10 acres and generally selling for $160,000 to $330,000. Small 1940s bungalows on half-acre lots can sell for $100,000 to $120,000.
Most of Burt’s residential streets are straight and flat with no sidewalks. The area also receives a CAP Index crime score of 1, the lowest possible score. A freight train track runs through the downtown area, behind the backyards on Nichols Road. “The train doesn’t impact day-to-day life too often,” says Naegele. “It’ll come through and stop traffic for a little bit about twice a day, and when I’m doing my summer reading program at the park, I just have to stop and wait.”
Modern ranch homes sit on sizable lots throughout Burt.
Bungalows homes are commonly found along the backroads leading to and from Burt.
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A community park and a library across the street
Built in 1891, the historic Burt Opera House was once a thriving space for vaudeville shows and other events. Now, the small venue is rented out to celebrate special occasions. Down the street, Taymouth Township Park and the Taymouth Township Library are right across the street from each other. “The library is like the home hub because, other than the park, there aren’t a whole lot of places to go,” says Naegele. “I do a summer reading program and almost always do it at the park.” The library also hosts an annual Easter egg hunt in the park, Burt’s biggest event. The park features two playgrounds, which the township plans to update in summer 2025, an 18-hole disc golf course and a softball complex. “The park is pretty busy because of the softball teams,” says Naegele. “They don’t just play games. They practice, too, so during spring and summer, people are out there all the time. It’s less busy during winter, but I’ll see some die-hard disc golf players out there.” When it snows, the park also has a designated sledding hill.
Taymouth Township Park is famous for its baseball complex that hosts adult and youth leagues.
Historic Burt Opera House was once a major attraction for the town and still hosts local events.
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Schools in Birch Run
Birch Run Area Schools serve the area, and each school is about 7 miles away. Students attend North Elementary School, which receives a C-plus grade from Niche, followed by Marshall Greene Middle School, rated B-minus, and Birch Run High School, rated B. The high school partners with Mott Community College, allowing students to earn associate degrees.
Over 600 students from across Birch Run attend North Elementary School.
Birch Run High School is a public school serving greater Birch Run and surrounding townships.
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A 20-minute drive to Saginaw
There’s no public transportation in town, so Burt is entirely car-dependent. Interstate 75, which is about 7 miles away in Birch Run, can be taken 15 miles north to Saginaw. However, Naegele says most people avoid the interstate and take M-13 to get to Saginaw, which takes about 20 minutes. The closest place airport, MBS International Airport, is about 40 minutes away.
Limited shopping and dining, but plenty in nearby Birch Run
Burt's one restaurant, Backwoods Bar & Grill, offers a casual, rustic atmosphere with a pool table, live music, and comfort food like pizza, burgers and wings. Next door, Gary’s Place serves as a popular convenience store and gas station slinging pizza and other snacks to go. Gabe’s Grocery is similar but with a few arcade games inside. The shopping and dining experience in Birch Run, 7 miles away, is much more developed. There’s a Meijer for groceries and dozens of restaurants, plus Birch Run Premium Outlets, the largest outlet mall in the Midwest, featuring more than 100 stores. Known across Birch Run for its one-pound BLT, Tony’s is popular among locals and Interstate 75 travelers alike.
The cozy diner atmosphere inside of Tony's I75 Restaurant draws many Burt diners to Birch Run.
Gary's Place is a quick stop for party supplies near the heart of Burt.
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Parks in this Area
Taymouth Township Park
Transit
Airport
MBS International
49 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Burt
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Burt Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Burt, Birch Run sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Burt, Birch Run over the last 12 months is $205,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
4 bed 2 bath manufactured home. This home sits on 18+ mostly wooded acres in Birch Run School district. Home features large primary bedroom with attached private full bath, 2 separate living spaces, laundry room, and office.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,103
Median Age
48
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,844
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,519
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
12.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.7%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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