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A quiet rural community
Dansville is a rural community centrally located to multiple routes. With a population of less than 600, Dansville embodies a small-town feel. “There’s literally only stop signs. There are no traffic lights,” says Amber Kennel, a realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Executives. “There are sidewalks, but there is no where to walk to. There’s a library, restaurant, and post office. It’s definitely a village.” Homebuyers will meet their neighbors quickly and soon feel like they’re family. “Dansville is a super small community,” Kennell says. “There’s a lot of community involvement, and everyone knows each other. Everyone is helping one another.”
Classic two-story farm houses are available in Dansville.
Adams street in Dansville is lined with newer homes built in the last few years.
With a population under 600, Dansville is a quiet rural community.
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Classic farm houses and newly built estates
There are various homes available in Dansville with a diverse range of prices. “We have a lot of variety. We have a small subdivision that’s right in the village,” says Kennell. “There are a lot of starter homes. We have a lot of property in the area and span in the price range. We got stuff under 100. We got higher stuff with acreage. It covers the whole range.” An overall price range is from $75,000 to $550,000. Most homes come with three to four bedrooms and have decent acreages. Farmhouses and ranches make up most of the architecture.
A newly built contemporary traditional house in Dansville.
Older colonial homes make up the typical home on the edges of the village of Dansville.
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Students paint their own parking spots at Dansville High
Dansville Schools hold an overall B grade on Niche. Dansville Elementary teaches students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. This school has a B on Niche. Dansville Middle School holds a B-minus on Niche. Students can participate in student council and science Olympiad clubs during the year. Dansville High School also has a B-minus on Niche. All grade levels are eligible to enroll in dual enrollment credit. Outside the books, there are six clubs for student enjoyment and several athletic teams.
Dansville High School teaches about 780 students with a student teacher ratio of 20 to 1.
Dansville High School has an overall rating of B on Niche.
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Sprawling open parks and sports fields
Freer Park is located near the high school. It offers several ball fields for those looking for an active day on the green. Johnson Memorial Park is a smaller location perfect for a family afternoon picnic in the pavilion while the kids let loose on the playground. Hewes Lake is a woodsy area with a trail for adventurous hikers. It’s an area known for abundant wildlife, including frogs and turtles. Meridian Baseline State Park is a historic park to the area’s south. Take a walk on the 1.5-mile trail and pass by two monuments.
Formerly Freer Farm, Freer Park is a now a 15 acre public park in Dansville.
Johnson Memorial Park has a playground conveniently located next to Dansville Elementary.
The Freer Park green space is surrounded by paved walking trails, popular with dog walkers.
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Only one restaurant in town
Wooden Nickel II is the neighborhood diner. This spot is a favorite for its laid-back and welcoming environment. Locals love the signature Wooden Nickel Burrito and Nickel Club. Other restaurants are in the neighboring town of Mason, located 8 miles west. Klavon’s Pizzeria & Pub is a hit with locals. It’s known to be a great option to mingle with friends and dine on Chicago and Detroit-style pizza. Weekly groceries can also be found in the Mason neighborhood at Meijer.
The only restaurant in the village of Dansville is the Wooden Nickel II.
Dansville was established in 1867, making it one of the earliest settlements in Ingham County.
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The famous Freedom Festival
The Memorial Freedom Festival is an annual event held in Dansville. “We have the biggest Memorial Day parade. They have a lot of attendees,” Kennell says. “They have a large parade procession. Lots of tractors and people in their cars.” Aside from the big parade, attendees can enjoy touch-a-truck, food, live music, and a cornhole contest. Seven Gables Road is also an attraction, as it’s alleged to be one of the most haunted streets in Michigan. Red gates will stop locals who travel or hike along this dirt road. Legends have it that a woman who practiced witchcraft cursed the land behind the gates. While this legend has no evidence to back it as true, locals say it’s an eerie spot to be after dark.
Transportation to Lansing
Dansville sits 22 miles southeast of Lansing, but surrounding the area are four routes that can mend for easy access. “It’s a nice central location to 96 and 94, and also, M-52 takes you from Webberville down to Chelsea, and that’s an easy drive,” Kennell says. Interstates 96 and 94 can take residents to Detroit, both 83-mile drives.
Farm houses surrounded by sprawling fields are a common sight on the roads of Dansville.
Dirt roads line the street of Dansville.
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On average, homes in Dansville, MI sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Dansville, MI over the last 12 months is $240,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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