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Northwood is a community-centric neighborhood
Northwood is a neighborhood in Kalamazoo Township that mostly consists of homes and acres of farmland and woods. The area also has an industrial district with auto repair shops, manufacturing facilities and cannabis dispensaries. Kalamazoo Township Supervisor David Combs calls Northwood very community-centric. “The community up there is thriving. It’s centered around Northwood Elementary School and the Little League up there,” says Combs. “Speaking as a new homeowner myself, those sort of tight-knit communities are becoming more and more attractive to folks in their 20s who are beginning to put down their roots.”
Prospective buyers will find ranch-style homes and farmland
Mature trees and colorful flower beds are near many homes here. Some residents have spacious lots with amenities like soccer and basketball goals. Northwood’s housing includes ranch-style, Colonial Revival, Craftsman and traditional homes. The neighborhood also has pockets of Cape Cods, and a few manufactured home communities made up of renters and owners. “There’s also a significant amount of farmland that is really primed to be developed,” Combs says. “Around Kalamazoo, it’s hard to find available land that’s suitable for new buildings, both homes and commercial, but Northwood has that.” Homes here mostly go from $150,000 to $350,000.
Downtown Kalamazoo’s dining scene is a few miles away
Although there are no restaurants in Northwood, the neighborhood is less than 10 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo’s bustling dining, bar and entertainment scene. Downtown staples include the upscale Brick and Brine, which is popular for cocktails and brick-oven meals. Bell’s Eccentric Cafe has a spacious beer garden, and its menu includes burgers and poutine. The brewpub is affiliated with Bell’s Brewery, well-known for its Oberon Ale and Hearted IPA brands. Maru Sushi & Grill is another eatery in this old industrial area. ALDI on Gull Road is one of the nearest grocery stores. “It’s pretty much small town living over here, but we’re a 5-minute drive to literally everything,” says Angela Scruggs, community manager for Northwood’s Hillcrest Acres mobile home community.
Markin Glen Park draws swimmers and mountain bikers
The 160-acre Markin Glen Park has a campground with over 30 utility hookup sites. Its two lakes draw swimmers during the summer, while mountain bikers and hikers enjoy taking the trails in the woods. The park also provides access to the Kalamazoo Valley River Trail, a more than 20-mile path that reaches areas like downtown Kalamazoo. The nearby Kalamazoo River offers kayaking and canoeing outings. Children in Northwood may also sign up for Little League, which is based at the G Avenue fields. Combs says the games double as community gatherings. “Families will go out and have a day in the park,” he says. “It really is a sort of community-focused thing.”
Northwood Elementary serves the neighborhood
Students here may attend Kalamazoo Public Schools or the Parchment School District. The community is home to Northwood Elementary School, which gets a B-minus from Niche and serves prekindergarten to third-grade students. Students may then go to North Elementary School, which receives a C-plus. Other schools serving the area include Hillside Middle and Kalamazoo Central High. Hillside gets a C from Niche, while Kalamazoo Central receives a B-minus. The Kalamazoo district offers the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship that can cover all college tuition costs. Graduates need to meet attendance and residency conditions to get the scholarship.
Craft beer fans go to downtown Kalamazoo for Oberon Day
With downtown Kalamazoo 3 miles south, Northwood is close to some of the area’s biggest events. One of them is the annual Oberon Day, which celebrates the national release of Bell’s Brewery’s popular Oberon Ale. Many come to Bell’s Eccentric Cafe in March to enjoy the brewery’s seasonal wheat ale. The event also features several hours of live music and activities like carnival games.
Improvements are coming to the U.S. Highway 131 area
Kalamazoo’s Metro has a few bus stops along Douglas Avenue. Otherwise, commuters may travel on U.S. Highway 131, which goes directly to Grand Rapids, about 45 miles north. The U.S. 131 corridor is undergoing improvements. Located just outside the neighborhood, Ascension Borgess Hospital is the nearest major medical facility. The neighborhood is also about 20 miles north of Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport. The area is prone to major lake-effect snowfalls.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Northwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwood, Kalamazoo sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwood, Kalamazoo over the last 12 months is $262,500, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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