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Circle Drive is a Southside neighborhood near downtown and interstates
The neighborhood of Circle Drive is a few miles southeast of downtown Flint and the Flint River. "It's in Southside and is one of the premier neighborhoods in Flint, as far as location," says Matika Smith Fisher, an associate broker with Keller Williams First. "It's kind of on the border of Burton, another city, and in 5 minutes, you can be in Grand Blanc, which is more of the suburbs. It's conveniently located close to all the major expressways." Interstates 69 and 475 meet close to downtown, and the junction of interstates 69 and 75 is about 5 miles west of Circle Drive.
Atherton Road runs east to west along Circle Drive's north end and connects Flint to Burton.
More compact ranch home options are also available to home shoppers in Circle Drive.
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Mostly bungalows and ranch-style homes from the 1920s through the '50s
Circle Drive has bungalows, ranch-style homes and colonials. Most date from the 1920s through the '50s and are commonly 1,200 square feet or smaller. Some include "Michigan rooms," another name for sunrooms. Prices range from about $55,000 to $135,000. Homes are fairly close together on evenly spaced lots, driveways and detached garages are common, and the streets have sidewalks.
Craftsman bungalows provide Circle Drive residents with cozy covered front porches.
Many of the ranch homes in Circle Drive have seen updates and renovations through the years.
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Parks supported by the community; a private golf club nearby
Farnumwood Park has fields and a playground installed in 2021 as part of the City of Flint's Community Development Block Grant. Nearby Windiate Park has also been improved over time, with nonprofit organization Howard's Helping Hands playing a significant role in its cleanup and maintenance. The organization facilitates the annual Father's Day Family Fun Day, which features a basketball tournament. On the third Saturday of August at Brennan Park, a few miles north of Circle Drive, the Southside Reunion brings together neighbors old and new for grilling, music, vendors and kids' activities. The Flint Golf Club, a private course that's been around for over a century, is to the northwest, with Thread Lake on one side and Circle Drive on the other.
Thread Lake Park is a great place to enjoy an evening with friends.
Flint Golf Club offers take-out and bar access for members near Southside Business District.
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Students may enroll in the Flint Community Schools district
Freeman Elementary School, located next to Farnumwood Park, serves kindergarten through sixth grade and earns a D-plus from Niche. Flint Southwestern Classical Academy, for seventh through 12th grades, receives a C. It's an authorized International Baccalaureate World School that enrolls students from throughout the city and Genesee County. Flint Community Schools district has a Schools of Choice program, by which students can request to enroll in schools outside their regular zoning. Specialty schools include STEM academies at the elementary and middle school levels. A charter school in the area, the International Academy of Flint, covers all grade levels and has a 3 out of 10 rating from GreatSchools.
Freeman Elementary serves over 240 students in Flint.
International Academy of Flint boasts an a 3.5-out-of-5 rating on Niche.com.
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Nearby stores and a music venue, the farmers market is downtown
Within a mile or so of Circle Drive homes, there's Dort Mall, which has seen businesses close, though there are still some, such as Perani's Hockey World and Bargain Hunterz thrift store. Places to eat in the area include Big John Steak & Onion, a Michigan sandwich and sub chain established in Flint. The Machine Shop Concert Lounge presents multiple weekly shows, mostly rock, metal and outlaw country music. A Kroger is several miles to the southwest, and a Meijer is to the northeast.
The Flint Farmers' Market downtown is open year-round on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Events at the market include the Flint Handmade Spring Craft Market in April, Pavilion Opening Day in May and the Christmas in July Night Market.
Bus service, commutes and the Bishop International Airport
Flint's Mass Transit Authority (MTA) bus service for the neighborhood is on the Lapeer Road route from the Northrup-Abrams Transportation Center to Meijer on Center Road. Stops include Freeman Elementary School and the Flint Station for MTA connections, Indian Trails buses and Amtrak. Circle Drive residents with a short commute include employees of the General Motors Flint Assembly plant, McLaren Flint hospital and Bishop International Airport, which are all about 6 miles away. The airport offers flights on United Airlines, American Airlines and Allegiant Air. Though aircraft noise can affect the area, in 2024, it was announced that a $400,000 federal grant could be used for environmental mitigation projects to reduce the airport's impact on noise and air quality.
Neighborhood spots include a convenience store and a boxing club
There's a convenience store in the neighborhood, and on the same block is Flint Town Boxing Club. "There's a lot of locals, a lot of kids who come in. The majority are 14 to 25, but some of the people are in their late 40s," says Tim Hall, head coach and owner of the boxing club. The club is volunteer-based and free for participants. "That's how we grew up. Boxing is a sport; it gets people off the street. They aren't out there getting stabbed or shot. This is a pretty good neighborhood, but it depends on who you hang out with, like anywhere," Hall says. "I get kids in there that can't do pushups. They stay, and within two to three months, they are doing pushups, they are doing everything. In three to six months, they go to tournaments, and within a year, they are great fighters. We take them all over the place, all around the country."
C&M Market is a compact convenience store located at the heart of Circle Drive.
Flint Town Fight Club is a volunteer-based boxing club free for Circle Drive residents.
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Flint's history and challenges, including the water crisis
Flint, which grew in the early 20th century as a hub for the General Motors Corporation, has many neighborhoods with a history as working-class communities. Southside was one of the areas where African Americans were impacted by discriminatory real estate practices like restrictive covenants and redlining, which was outlawed in 1968. Municipal neglect and blight brought challenges to Flint for decades. In 2014, it became known that the city's water was contaminated with lead. By 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency had deemed the water safe, though it's still recommended that a filter be used for all tap water for drinking.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Farnumwood Park
Transit
Airport
Bishop International
24 min drive
Bus
Wbd Hemphill & Cheyenne
Bus
Wbd Hemphill & Ogema
Bus
Ebd Atherton & Ogema
Bus
3147 S Dort HWY
Bus
Ogema & Mckeighan
Bus
Circle & Atherton
Bus
Circle & Leta
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Circle Drive
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Circle Drive Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Circle Drive, Flint sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Circle Drive, Flint over the last 12 months is $80,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,094
Median Age
36
Population under 18
28.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,801
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,495
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.8%
% Population in Labor Force
58.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
36''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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