Groveland Township offers a rural setting near multiple attractions
The rural enclave of Groveland Township was originally a trading route for Native Americans and French settlers but became a farming community in the 1830s. The township, which has grown to a population of 5,000 people, keeps to its rustic roots, with homes typically having large lawns and driveways, with large oaks and pines overhead. This also has multiple outdoor activities, including lakes and ski resorts. It’s also a commuting distance away from Flint and the Detroit metro. “(Groveland Township has) rural charm with just the right amount of convenience,” says Angela Batten, an associate broker with Real Estate One. “It’s not flashy or fast paced, but it’s full of heart, community and natural beauty.”
Groveland Township has many working farms and ranches.
Residents of Groveland Township enjoy hitting the slopes at Mt. Holly Resort just outside the neighborhood.
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Single-family homes with some HOA activity
The median housing price is $387,000 lower than the national median but slightly higher than Michigan’s. Ranch styles, farmhouses, New Traditionals and manufactured homes are present. Land is available. An HOA oversees some properties. Batten notes that the area has a mix of longtime residents, families, and professionals. In winter, the area experiences snow and ice storms, with accumulations around 6 inches. Flood maps from FEMA show a slight risk of flooding near local creeks.
Ranch-style homes give Groveland Township their warmth and charm.
Historic farmhouse homes can be found throughout Groveland Township.
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Nature parks, skiing and the Michigan Renaissance Festival
The township has abundant green spaces, including Groveland Oaks County Park, featuring camping spots, sports courts and small boat launches onto Stewart Lake. The 8,000-acre Holly Recreation Area has hiking trails, disc golf, fishing spots and a beach on Heron Lake. The Mt. Holly Resort opens in the winter months and offers multiple skiing and snowboarding trails of varying difficulty. The township hosts the Michigan Renaissance Festival annually between August and September. The Captain’s Club Golf & Event Center is a private facility with a 6,700-yard layout. Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club is also private and hosts professional golf events, including The Ally Challenge on the PGA Tour Champions.
The Knights of the New Order joust at the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Groveland.
Groveland Oaks County Park has plenty of open space for recreation in Groveland Township.
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Multiple school districts cover Groveland Township.
Students are zoned for multiple school districts. The Clarkston Community School District is ranked A-minus on Niche, while Goodrich Area Schools has a B-plus rank. The Brandon School District has a B grade, and the Holly Area School District has a B-minus.
Kids are challenged to excel at Harvey-Swanson Elementary School.
Students are offered an excellent education at Brandon High School.
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Dining in the township and shopping in Ortonville and Clarkston
Restaurants in the township include the River Rock Grille on Dixie Highway, which serves sandwiches, steaks and pasta dishes. Whiskey River Bar & Grill, also on Dixie Highway, has craft beer, pizza and specials. Ortonville, east of the township, has local and chain spots, including O’Malley’s Galley, which offers various seafood dishes and barbecue. Ortonville has a Bueche’s Food World grocery store and a dollar store. Other big box and grocery stores are south in Clarkston or north in Grand Blanc. Henry Ford Genesys Hospital is 9 miles north of the township.
River Rock Bar & Grill is a local favorite in Groveland Township that serves delicious food and drinks.
Whiskey River Bar & Grill is a Groveland Township local favorite that serves delicious food and cold drinks.
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Interstate access and Bishop International Airport
Interstate 75 runs along the western edge of Groveland Township, with entrances on Grange Hall Road, Dixie Highway and East Holly Road. The interstate connects the community to Flint and Detroit. Flint’s Bishop International Airport is 17 miles north.
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