Mussey Township offers rural living with a community village
Mussey Township is a rural area in eastern Michigan, where farmland surrounds the village of Capac. “We love that small-town atmosphere,” says Michelle Schroeder, a Realtor with Realty Executives Home Towne, who has lived in Capac for about 25 years. “My husband’s parents owned the hardware store, so he’s gotten to know everyone since he was little. You get to know people on a more personal level here compared to being in a big city.” Some may live in the country, while others reside in the village, which offers a quaint downtown area with stores, restaurants and community events.
Homebuyers can choose to live in town or in the country with acreage
Homebuyers can find houses closer to neighbors in Capac or in more secluded locations in the country. “We have really nice neighborhoods in town and we’re surrounded by farmland where most homes are on at least a couple of acres,” Schroeder says. Capac’s grid-pattern streets are lined with homes dating back to the early 20th century. Older, turn-key bungalows, Colonial Revivals and Victorians range from around $90,000 to $220,000. Those in need of repairs typically sell for between $30,000 and $60,000. Meanwhile, ranch-style houses built between the mid-1900s and 2020s cost between $170,000 and $300,000. In the country, prices vary significantly depending on the size of the home and the lot. Smaller homes on 1 to 35 acres of land sell for $140,000 to $400,000, while larger houses range from $360,000 to $815,000.The township receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, well below the national average of 4.
Local businesses line Main Street in Capac
Main Street in Downtown Capac features small buildings, many of which date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. There are various businesses, including Capac Hardware, Capac Library and a few restaurants. Mr. R’s Eatery & Ice Cream Shop serves hot dogs, nachos and other comfort foods, along with ice cream, doughnuts and other sweet treats. Louie’s Family Restaurant is the local diner and a popular spot for homestyle breakfast. For fun late-night hangouts, locals head to Good Time Charlie’s or Miller’s Place, two bars with pool tables. Fonney’s Foods is the only grocery store nearby. Dollar General and Family Dollar offer other essentials.
STEM courses offered at Capac Jr.-Sr. High School
Students attend Capac Elementary School, which receives a C-plus grade from Niche. It’s on the same campus as B-minus-graded Capac Jr.–Sr. High School, which serves grades 7 through 12. The combined middle and high school offers various STEM courses, including agricultural science, robotics and zoology.
Locals get outdoors at Lions Park and attend events at Melody Park
Locals can visit Lions Park to have fun on the playground, gather under the picnic pavilion or relax in the shaded grass. The park is close to recreational soccer, baseball and softball fields used by local youth leagues. A track wraps around the soccer fields, which Schroeder says is a popular spot for locals to get their steps in. Holly Meadows Golf Course is open to the public. It used to have a bowling alley, but has since shut it down and opened a banquet hall. Melody Park sits in a small pocket along Main Street with a small grassy area in front of a stage. The park is used for events, such as Music on Main, a summer concert series featuring local artists and food trucks. The community also gathers downtown to kick off the holiday season. “We have our Cranberry Christmas, where Santa comes and there’s a parade with a lot of tractors and golf carts,” says Schroeder. “It’s an all-day thing and lots of fun.”
Commuters have easy access to I-69
Interstate 69 runs through the township, leading approximately 30 miles to Port Huron and 40 miles to Flint. Detroit is also about 60 miles away. Bishop International Airport in Flint offers direct flights to nearly a dozen U.S. cities, while Detroit Metro Airport can get travelers to several cities in the U.S. and across the globe.
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