$348,787Average Value$257Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Hardwood Acres's privacy and proximity to Lake Ann
Hardwood Acres is an unincorporated community in Lake Ann, a small Michigan lake town. The neighborhood is mostly residential streets, though its proximity to Ransom Lake Natural Area and Lake Ann proper creates a sense of privacy and seclusion. With Lake Ann just down Maple Street, residents can still head downtown for social events or nights out at the local restaurants while coming home to their quiet community, allowing them to choose when they want to engage in the small-town lifestyle offered by Lake Ann.
Entry to Hardwood Acres is only possible by a couple of side streets which reduces thru-traffic.
Hardwood Acres residents head to the lakeside town of Lake Ann for local shopping and dining.
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Hiking and lakeside recreation in Lake Ann
Ransom Lake Natural Area stretches for 220 acres just south of Hardwood Acres. Its 3 miles of trails offer year-round recreation, from hiking and biking to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. An observation deck overlooks Ransom Lake. People can also head out onto Lake Ann. Almira Township Lakefront Park in downtown Lake Ann has a sandy beach for swimmers. The lake is also open for boating. To the northeast of the neighborhood, Almira Township Park has 42 acres with a paved mile-long loop trail, various sporting facilities and a playground.
Trail benches at Ransom Lake Natural Area's provide hikers with places to rest and view scenery.
Locals can head to Almira Township Lakeside Park to cool down at the public swimming beach.
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Split-level and ranch-style homes in Hardwood Acres
Hardwood Acres features a mix of split-level and ranch-style homes selling between $280,000 and $550,000. The streets are without sidewalks, adding to the more secluded feel of the neighborhood, and many properties have at least half an acre. The neighborhood also has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Low-slung split-level homes provide a Hardwood Acres home shoppers with a more sizable option.
Ranch homes bring the simpliest and most efficient floor plan to Hardwood Acres.
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Downtown Lake Ann's restaurants and cafes
Downtown Lake Ann is about 1 mile from Hardwood Acres, and has only a handful of restaurants, each with its own specialty. The Red Door Coffee House serves breakfast and lunch and offers a specialized drink of the day. People can sip their drinks on their patio shaded by red umbrellas. At night, people can start at Stone Oven for pizzas and burgers before heading over to Lake Ann Brewing Company for drinks. “The brewery and Stone Oven bring in live music spring through fall,” says real estate agent Leanne Deeren with Real Estate One. “Stone Oven provides the food, and the brewery provides the alcohol, but they both share the same space for their music venue.” Lake Ann Grocery is also here and is the only grocery store in town.
Red Door Coffee House is also home to some of the tastiest baked treats near Hardwood Acres.
An outdoor ordering window makes summer lunches a breeze at Stone Oven near Hardwood Acres.
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Traverse City public schools and Eastern Michigan University programs
Hardwood Acres students start at Westwoods Elementary School before continuing to Traverse City West Middle School. Traverse City West Senior High School’s alpine ski team won state championships in 2023 and 2024. All three schools receive B-plus ratings from Niche. Just south of Hardwood Acres, the Parsons Center for Arts and Sciences is a residency program for Eastern Michigan University students and professors, where they live in cabins while taking classes at the center. The proximity to the natural area means residents can easily explore and study the local wildlife.
Westwoods Elementary School is the closest option for many Grand Traverse County neighborhoods.
West Senior High School in Traverse City serves over 1700 students across northern Michigan.
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Annual summer traditions celebrated in Lake Ann
In late August, the Annual Lake Ann’s Music in the Park Festival features local musicians in Almira Township Park. Visitors bring their own lawn chairs and coolers, but food is available from a local vendor. In June, the town has the annual Run Lake Ann 5k through downtown in memory of beloved resident Erik Florip who died of a brain tumor. “The community really rallied around that family, and the 5k was a big success last year,” Deeren says.
Taking Long Lake Road into Traverse City for the medical center and airport
Maple Street is the main road through Hardwood Acres, connecting it with downtown Lake Ann to the west and Traverse City, about 13 miles away, to the northeast, though it turns into Long Lake Road along the way. Munson Medical Center is also located in the city, about 12 miles away. Cherry Capital Airport is the nearest airport option, about 16 miles away in Traverse City.
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Parks in this Area
Ransom Lake Natural Area
Transit
Airport
Cherry Capital
31 min drive
Hardwood Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hardwood Acres, Lake Ann sell after 145 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hardwood Acres, Lake Ann over the last 12 months is $225,000, down 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$285,000
Median Sale Price
$225,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$659,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
21%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$257
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
78
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
2015
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,025
On par with the national average
1,924
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
304
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,382
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,650
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
29''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
76''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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