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Historic area near downtown Jackson
Just outside downtown Jackson, an unassuming corner at 2nd and Franklin Streets is shaded by several oak trees. There in Jackson's Under the Oaks neighborhood, a historical marker depicts the corner as a gathering place in 1854 of a group that first called themselves Republicans, where a political party was formed by like-minded people who were against slavery. The marker on the site calls that corner the Birthplace of the Republican Party. Today, living in this neighborhood means being part of a designated historic district.
Under the Oaks Historic District
Most houses are from the early 1900s, with some from the late 1800s that have been renovated. Suppose a house in this neighborhood is updated. In that case, the city’s Historic District Commission must grant permission to ensure that the improvements to single-family and multi-family homes stay true to the historic aesthetic. That includes updates to roofs and gutters or replacing windows. Victorian, Colonial and Tudor Revival houses are priced between $120,000 and $330,000. Multi-family homes are also in classic styles like Queen Anne and range from $100,000 to $200,000. The community also includes a handful of condos in the multi-family buildings along Michigan Avenue, a primary thoroughfare that's also lined by houses of worship such as Jackson's First Presbyterian Church, Temple Beth Israel, Central Wesleyan Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church. Condo prices range from about $25,000 to $70,000.
The neighborhood's overall CAP crime score is 6, above the national average of 4. However, it does score a 7 for homicide.
Many of the larger houses in Under the Oaks have been converted to multifamily homes.
Many of the historic homes in Under the Oaks are undergoing repairs to bring them up to date.
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Horace Blackman Park regularly hosts city events just west of Under the Oaks.
Proximity to downtown Jackson
Under the Oaks is just west of downtown, with several shops, restaurants and activities. Various food trucks are at Horace Blackman Park for Food Truck Tuesdays from June through the middle of September from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. An antique car show and live music occur on the fourth Friday of the summer from 5 to 8 p.m. Attractions include the Michigan Theatre of Jackson, a restored 1930s movie house that shows films and has stage & musical performances. The Jackson District Library also has a branch downtown.
Jackson High School
Those living in the northern part of the neighborhood are close to Jackson High School. During Friday nights in the fall, a crowd roar can be heard when the Vikings score a touchdown. That part of the neighborhood is close to Withington Community Stadium. The field is named after Jackson native and former NFL coach Tony Dungy and his family. Dungy’s mother taught for many years at Jackson High. The school gets a B-plus grade from Niche. Students living in Under the Oaks can attend schools in the Jackson Public School District or choose among other districts in Jackson County through the school choice program. Hunt Elementary is rated a C-plus and has a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Middle School at Parkside earns a C grade on Niche.
Over three-hundred students attend Hunt Elementary in Jackson.
Middle School at Parkside serves nearly 800 students from across Jackson.
After-school football games are a regular fixture at Jackson High School's Vikings Field.
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Hinkley Bakery is close to the neighborhood
Residents won't have to drive too far to reach commercial businesses. About a half mile south is Hinkley Bakery, a place loved by Jackson residents. “Once you have one of their donuts, you never want one from anywhere else,” says Valerie Stover, owner and head broker with the Val Stover Real Estate Team with over 30 years of experience and lifelong Jackson resident. “They just melt in your mouth.” On the other end of the spectrum, Healthy Vibes Jackson has protein snacks and a long list of shakes between 200 and 250 calories - some are gluten-free. Grocery stores in the area include Walmart Supercenter, as part of Westwood Mall, about a mile and a half northwest, and it’s a 2-mile drive to Kroger, which is near Interstate 94.
A short distance from Under the Oaks is a plethora of grocery options at the nearby Walmart.
A nearby Kroger makes grocery shopping in Under the Oaks quick and easy.
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Under the Oaks Park
The neighborhood's historical marker is located at Under the Oaks Park, a tiny square with a few interpretive signs, plaques and a flag pole flying the Stars and Stripes. Recreation opportunities close to the neighborhood include a place to take the family's four-legged member. Betty’s Dog Park is on the western edge of downtown Jackson and has a separate area for large and small breeds and a secure gate. Dogs and their humans can explore outside the fenced-in area with walking paths, picnic tables and shade trees. A couple of larger parks are two miles away, including Cascades Park, named after the popular attraction of an artificial waterfall that is part of an LED light show Wednesday through Sunday evenings throughout the summer. Ella Sharp Park is nearly 600 acres, located along the Grand River, and borders an 18-hole golf course. The park has a fishing area, lighted softball fields, and tennis and pickleball courts.
Under the Oaks is a small memorial park commemorating the birthplace of the Republican Party.
The Cascades at Sparks Foundation County Park have weekly light shows from May through August.
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Jackson Area Transportation Authority Reserve-a-Ride
The Jackson Area Transportation Authority's bus system has limited routes, but it does offer the Reserve-A-Ride program. Smaller buses will pick a customer up at their house and take them wherever they request. The rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis and have hours every day. Rides can be scheduled by contacting the Jackson Area Transportation Authority. They also have a Rides to Wellness program, offering a lift to non-emergency doctor visits. The neighborhood is 2 miles from Interstate 94 at its intersection with North West Avenue, 60 miles from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and 80 miles from downtown Detroit. It’s also 35 miles west of Ann Arbor, the home to the University of Michigan.
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On average, homes in Under the Oaks, Jackson sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Under the Oaks, Jackson over the last 12 months is $62,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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