An approachable city lifestyle south of downtown Jackson
One of the communities making up Jackson, Michigan’s Southside region, Flat Iron offers convenient access to the Midwestern city’s amenities with the vintage flair of some of the city’s longest-standing homes. Locals are less than 2 miles removed from the events and businesses of downtown Jackson, with major thoroughfare Greenwood Avenue connecting the neighborhood to its surrounding area. Properties with lower prices than Jackson’s westernmost areas contribute to the area’s appeal, with resident-driven plans to update the neighborhood and its surrounding area underway.
The Flat Iron neighborhood is just a few minutes drive from downtown Jackson.
Homes neatly line the streets of Flat Iron.
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Late 1880s homes in Southside Jackson
Flat Iron’s residential streets are occupied by some of Jackson’s earliest properties. The area is dominated by traditional homes built between the 1880s and the 1930s. Remodels vary widely between homes. Buyers can find turnkey properties brought into today’s landscape with extensive exterior and interior updates, lightly renovated homes with straightforward changes to ensure comfortable home living and fixer-uppers awaiting a personalized touch. Single-family properties can go from $6,200 up to $160,000, depending on factors like interior and exterior changes, size and building materials. Multi-unit properties have a similarly broad range, selling between $15,000 and $140,000.
Owners take great pride in maintaining their homes in Flat Iron.
A wide array of architectural styles can be found in Flat Iron.
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Important things to know
Flat Iron, alongside other Jackson communities in the Southside area, is set to receive new amenities and updates in the coming years. Resident-led efforts led to the approval and creation of the Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement Authority in 2020, a board formed to direct business growth in the area and engage with residents to determine the course of the Southside’s future.
Study time at Jackson High School
Public school students in Jackson can enroll in schools based on a choice system, so families can choose to attend schools in the Jackson Public Schools district or other districts in Jackson County. The nearest public school for young students, Cascades Elementary School, has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio and earns a C grade on Niche. Middle School at Parkside earns a C grade. Jackson High School offers seven musical ensembles for students. The school earns a B-plus grade on Niche.
Jackson High School's Britton Hall is styled after a vintage English hall in Stratford, England.
Cascades Elementary School serves over 400 students in southwest Jackson.
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Blocks away from Jackson parks and the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center
Just north of the neighborhood along Greenwood Avenue, Governor Austin Blair Park (formerly Greenwood Park) is a small recreational space with a playground and plaque commemorating the park’s namesake. To the neighborhood’s east, the Howard Woods Recreation Complex is a hub for activities and community engagement. The Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center on the grounds provides an open gym, fitness room and after-school services for local youth. Outdoor amenities include two ball fields, connections to the Falling Water Trail and Martin Luther King Jr. Equality Trail, and courts for basketball and tennis.
Your kids will love the playground at Austin Blair Park.
The Howard Woods Recreation Complex is a 10-acre park in southern Jackson.
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Fresh doughnuts and ample shopping options in nearby Jackson areas
Immediately accessible options for shopping and dining are limited, but locals don’t have to venture too far to reach popular businesses in downtown Jackson and the city’s northwest side. New Quickie Mart is a small convenience store in the area, while Dollar General sits just north of the neighborhood. Hinkley Bakery is a family-owned store with a 110-year history of serving doughnuts, bread and other treats. About 2 miles northeast, locals can find Walmart and JCPenney at Westwood Mall. Additional major retailers such as Kroger, Target and Kohl’s are available at Jackson Crossing 3 miles north.
Flat Iron
Flat Iron
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Less than 2 miles from Downtown Jackson
High Street and Morrell Street are Flat Iron’s primary east-west thoroughfares, while Greenwood Avenue is the area’s primary north-south connection to the greater Jackson area. Residents are about 1.2 miles south of Downtown Jackson, 38 miles west of Ann Arbor and 41 miles south of Lansing. Bus stops for the Jackson Area Transit Authority system are available along First Street and South Jackson Street. The nearest hospital, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, is about 2 miles northeast of the neighborhood. Flights beyond the south Michigan area depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 61 miles east of the neighborhood.
Flat Iron locals enjoy the tree-covered neighborhood.
Flat Iron
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Local churches, Downtown Jackson favorites and the Cascades
1208 Greenwood Free Methodist Church hosts monthly Greenwood Street Food block parties, serving food to the community alongside fellowship. Other houses of worship nearby include the Islamic Society of Jackson, Trinity United Methodist Church and Macedonia Baptist Church, reflecting Southside Jackson’s range of populations and communities. To the north in Downtown Jackson, guests can explore the Social District during designated hours with refreshments from local bars or attend the Cruise-In Concert series during the summer to enjoy live music and classic car showcases. West of the neighborhood, The Cascades is a summer favorite in Jackson for annual fireworks shows over a glowing, man-made waterfall.
Bright Walls is a public art and mural festival in Jackson, Michigan.
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On average, homes in Flat Iron, Jackson sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Flat Iron, Jackson over the last 12 months is $115,950, up 52% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Discover this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with spacious bedrooms and natural hardwood accents throughout. The property features a cozy fireplace, screened in porch and a 1-car detached garage. Located just outside the heart of town, this home offers both convenience and charm at a very affordable price. Reach out today to schedule a showing!
Jordon JarrettColdwell Banker Beiswanger Realty Group
Single Family investment property currently Section 8 rented for $1,050/month with annual renewal coming up in Oct with potentional to raise rent. Recently updated 1st floor bathroom and kitchen. New hot water heater in 2021. City certification completed in Feb 2024. Subject to tenant rights.
Mariah Lerolland-WagnerKeller Williams Ann Arbor Mrkt
City home in an improving neighborhood in need of renovation. Some materials for renovation available. Roof recently replaced. This is a good opportunity to do the work and build equity. This home is configured as a duplex and zoned to allow that use. It should be able to be used as one with City approval.
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