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A neighborhood highlighting the upside of suburban living
Combining the Sunnyside, Meadowview and Biltmore Estates subdivisions, SMB Estates is a midcentury suburban neighborhood directly north of Interstate 96 in Livonia. Featuring highly rated schools, ample parks and recreational facilities and easy access to Detroit, there’s little mystery as to why SMB Estates appeals to families. “You’re central to lots of parks, a swimming pool and the ice-skating rink, and the interstate’s right there,” says Debbie DeAngelo, Realtor at Remerica United. “It’s a family-oriented community.”
The Livonia Community Theatre sells 50/50 tickets at the Shakespeare in the Park event.
Enjoy a game of baseball at Ford Field in SMB Estates.
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Ranches and split-levels on spacious lots
Ranches and split-levels with attached garages were all the rage in the 1960s, and most houses in SMB Estates fit that description, though there are also a handful of Colonial Revivals built in later years. Lot sizes are typically on the larger side, ranging from around 7,000 to 8,000 square feet, allowing for creativity in landscaping. Houses in the neighborhood range from $230,000-450,000.
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Raised brick ranch home with shuttered window adorns the street in SMB Estates.
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Churchill High among Wayne County's best
Livonia Public Schools receive an A-minus rating on Niche. Students in SMB Estates begin at Kennedy Elementary before moving on to Frost Middle School. They will then attend Churchill High School, which ranks in the top 10 in Wayne County. Top students at the school may be invited to a specialized Math/Science/Computer program or Creative and Performing Arts program. The neighborhood is also adjacent to Madonna University, a 3,500-student Catholic college, though there is no student housing in SMB Estates.
Frost Middle School entrance in SMB Estates, Livonia.
Students can easily walk or bike to Churchill High.
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Rich in recreational sports venues
Outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities abound in SMB Estates. John Stymelski Park features ball fields and a basketball court and is also the site of the Livonia Athletic District and Eddie Edgar Ice Arena. The LAD is a 95,000-square foot indoor complex with artificial turf fields, pickleball courts as well as fitness studios and an arcade. Edgar Ice Arena is open year-round, hosting a variety of local hockey organizations. Neighborhood residents also walk and bike through the 110-acre grounds of Parkview Memorial Cemetery, where more than 70,000 have been laid to rest since 1926. Idyl Wyld Golf Course, an 18-hole public course highlighted by small greens and multiple water hazards, is just north of the neighborhood.
Children enjoying the playground at John Stymelski Veteran's Park in SMB Estates, Livonia.
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Bates Burgers a Livonia landmark
With its all-white facade, Bates Burgers is the area’s most recognizable restaurant. Bates has been serving its signature sliders here since 1959, while to some it’s known even more for the biscuits and gravy on its breakfast menu. “It’s iconic,” DeAngelo says. “People move away from Livonia and come back for Bates.” A block down Farmington Road, O’Malley’s Supper Spirts & Song is a lively Irish pub. Neighboring David’s New York Deli, known for its Reubens, is a popular lunch spot. Most neighborhood needs can be met in the adjoining shopping center, from groceries (Stan’s Market) to hardware (True Value) to rockin’ out (Rock City Music Company).
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Find hidden gems inside Rock City Music Company in Livonia.
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Drivers use caution, pedestrians use sidewalks
Livonia has no transit system, so a vehicle is a necessity here. So is driving carefully – the National Motorists Association once ranked Livonia No. 2 nationally in the category of “Worst Speed Trap Cities.” The SMB subdivisions themselves are walker-friendly, featuring sidewalks along their often-winding streets. Trinity Health Livonia Hospital, which has a helipad, is just outside the neighborhood on Five Mile Road. Downtown Detroit is a 20-mile trip down I-96 from SMB Estates.
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Indoor and outdoor theatrical performances on display
Each summer, Livonia Community Theatre presents a play for Stymelski Park’s Shakespeare in the Park event. The SMB Estates Civic Association sponsors multiple family-oriented events through the year -- an Easter Egg hunt, neighborhood garage sale and holiday home decoration contest are among the highlights.
Potential flooding an occasional concern
A creek, Bell Branch, cuts through the northwest corner of the neighborhood. A pair of drainage ditches also run through the neighborhood, so flooding can be a concern in parts of the neighborhood after heavy storms. The CAP Index gives SMB Estates a 3/10 crime score, which is just below the national average of 4.
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SMB Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in SMB Estates, Livonia sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in SMB Estates, Livonia over the last 12 months is $360,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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