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A quiet get-away at the center of it all
Arcadia offers a healthy mix of suburban living and urban amenities. Situated just west of Western Michigan University, east of Highway 131, south of Main Street and North of Stadium Drive, it’s a quiet escape just blocks from essentials.
“It’s a really pleasant neighborhood,” says Rex Brueggemann, president of the Arcadia neighborhood association. “If you walked through, you’d see kids playing at the elementary school after hours. There are lots of people out walking dogs, doing yard work. Lots of cats lying in driveways.”
And along with physical allure and a serene nature, Arcadia offers friendly neighbors from a variety of backgrounds. “It’s a friendly place, but if people want to stick to themselves, they can. This is where people find their homes to settle roots” Brueggemann says.
The Arcadia neighborhood is a family-friendly community northwest of downtown Kalamazoo.
The homes of Arcadia feature large, well-manicured yards.
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Three districts to shop and dine
There are three primary shopping and dining districts. The closest dining district is on Howard and Main and features a wide variety of locally owned restaurants, from Mexican options at Que Buenos Fresh Mexican Grill to fresh sushi at Sushi Ai. North of Arcadia, at the intersection of Drake and West Main, there are various box stores including Aldi, Kohl’s and Target. Chain restaurants like Chik-Fil-A and Panera are also present, as are locally owned favorites like Main St. Pub and Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse. On the south side sit merchants at the intersection of Drake and Stadium Drive like Trader Joe’s and Costco.
Chain restaurants like Jersey Mike's and Chick-fil-A are new additions near Arcadia.
One of several shopping centers near Arcadia, this one includes Main Street Pub and Kyoto.
A shopping center featuring retail and restaurants is located near Arcadia on Drake Rd.
Arcadia residents looking to buy items in bulk can travel to nearby Costco.
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Highway 131 and I-94
Arcadia’s location is a primary draw. “It’s just next to WMU’s campus so it’s geographically close to campus, close to downtown, but it’s also close to getting on 131 or I-94 if someone needs to commute,” says Brueggemann.
It’s one of the few neighborhoods where drivers can reach either Highway 131 or Interstate 94 in less than 15 minutes. Arcadia is also just four and a half miles west of downtown Kalamazoo and a 10-minute drive from Western Michigan University.
Arcadia Elementary, Linden Grove Middle and Kalamazoo Central
Arcadia Elementary is in the center of the neighborhood and is within walking distance for most. It teaches pre-k through fifth graders and earns a C-plus rating on Niche. Linden Grove Middle School is in the northwest corner with a B rating. The middle school is ranked the twelfth best public middle school in the city and third most diverse in Kalamazoo County. Kalamazoo Central High School is a 10-minute drive north and is a popular last step. The high school was the first public high school in Michigan and has a B.
Arcadia Elementary School is a public school in the Kalamazoo Public School System.
Linden Grove Middle School is one of KPS's newer schools, located in Arcadia.
Kalamazoo Central High School has earned a B- from the Niche.com website.
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Three residential areas
Arcadia is divided into three sections. Everything north of Arboretum Parkway is part of the Walden Woods subsection and has a typical modern suburban layout. Most homes in that area were constructed after 2018 and are new traditional colonial revivals and townhouses. Houses are about 1,800 square feet on average and sit on small lots, typically divided by a narrow driveway. They cost between $420,000 and $570,000.
South of Arboretum Parkway, the area is split evenly in half. The eastern half houses over 400 single-family homes and the western half is comprised of apartment complexes. The section with single-family homes is considered the “original” Acadia and is where the Arcadia Neighborhood Association was established.
It’s lined with stretching, established trees that create a canopy of greenery. Ranch, cape cod and colonial revival are the most common architectural styles and were typically built in the 1950s and 60s. These homes are usually between 1,000 and 2,500 square feet, depending on the architectural style, and sit on at least a quarter acre. They cost between $160,000 for about 1,000 square feet and climb to $390,000 for 2,200 square feet.
New townhomes have been built recently within the Arcadia neighborhood boundary.
Traditional styles like colonials and ranches dominate the Arcadia housing stock.
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Asylum Lake Preserve and Arboretum Trail
While Arcadia Elementary's playscape is the go-to after-hours activity, Asylum Lake Preserve is just south of Arcadia and offers 274 acres of recreation. A trip down one of the hiking trails offers a green getaway any time of day. Visitors can fish, connect with nature or relax in a hammock, escaping the bustle of the city without actually leaving.
Asylum Lake, located near Arcadia, is perfect for summer evening walks.
The quiet waters of Asylum Lake are a great place to drop a fishing line near Arcadia.
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Flooding concerns
There are certain pockets on Arcadia’s eastern half that are at-risk for flooding.
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