$260,847Average Value$198Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
A tucked-away community minutes from the Huron River and Depot Town
Prospects look good in Prospect Park, where mid-20th century homes sit just outside Ypsilanti, close to the excitement of the long-established Depot Town. Many homes are just a short walk, cycle or bus ride to the events and eateries of this popular part of Ypsilanti. "It's a family-friendly neighborhood that's also conveniently situated near other attractions, like Ford Lake," says Darryn Brundage-Forrest, a Realtor with More Group Michigan, LLC. Brundage-Forrest has sold homes across the area for nearly five years and has lived in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor.
Locals live in mid-century cottages, bungalows and Cape Cods
Community streets are covered with leaves in the fall. The woodsy neighborhood brightens with natural reds, oranges and yellows, leaving locals to rake up their close-quartered yards. Tucked behind sidewalks and under the shade of tall trees are a collection of modest Cape Cods, bungalows and cottages. And very few ranch styles and colonials are mixed in. Most homes in Prospect Park are under 1,500 square feet with three bedrooms. Often, houses have about 800 square feet with two bedrooms. Home prices range from around $100,000 to $300,000. Many surrounding Ypsilanti communities are quickly growing. "In terms of development and growth, we have seen a huge increase in its infrastructure as well as its housing developments," Brundage-Forrest says. "It truly is turning an eye when it comes to vitality and sustainability as we see its housing market spike as well as many plans being drafted to better the Ypsilanti community."
Colorful ranch homes bring character to Prospect Park's grid-like streets.
This Cape Cod home in Prospect Park has traditional styling that is common to the neighborhood.
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Heading into Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority serves Prospect Park and is fondly called TheRide. A few bus stops scatter Prospect Road and Forest Avenue. Commuters working in Ann Arbor have a 15-mile trip down Highway 94 before reaching the city's heart. Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital is about 3 miles west down North Huron River Drive. And when catching a flight, the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 17 miles east.
A day in Depot Town
Depot Town is under a mile south of Prospect Park and is a rustic center of local shopping and dining. The small area was created in 1838 after the Ypsilanti Train Depot opened. It has since developed to include a few local restaurants and collectible shops adored across Ypsilanti. Locals grab a burger and a beer from Sidetrack Bar and Grill or shop for a few new goods at Silver Spoon Antiques. But Prospect Park has a few gems of its own. Arbor Brewing Company's Corner Brewery serves everything from flatbread pizza and burgers to seasonal beers and patio seating. Locals take a step back in time at Chick Inn Drive-in, a burger joint with retro flair. First opened in 1953, Chick Inn is where locals can still order burgers, shakes and curly fries from a classic carhop.
Arbor Brewing Company's Corner Brewery serves a range of beers brewed on-site in Prospect Park.
Chick Inn is where Prospect Park diners can order burgers and shakes at a classic carhop.
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Walking to Prospect or venturing Frog Island
Locals often walk to the corner of Cross Street and Prospect Road to the community's primary green space and namesake, Prospect Park. The nearly 10-acre park is Ypsilanti's oldest, featuring a skatepark and a playground connected by a paved walkway. The park also features ample open green space where locals can picnic or kick the ball around. Locals also enjoy a few parks outside Prospect Park, like Frog Island Park. The park covers five acres tucked into a bend of the Huron River, with a central amphitheater, soccer field and running track. A three-point bridge at the park's southern edge connects to Riverside Park. Frog Island and Riverside Park hold outdoor concerts and events throughout the summer, including the Ypsilanti Jazz Festival and Michigan Summer Beer Festival.
Prospect Park is a nearly 10-acre park featuring a skatepark and a playground with paved paths.
Locals also enjoy a few parks outside Prospect Park like Frog Island Park
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Students attend Ypsilanti Community Schools
Kids growing up in the area attend Ypsilanti Community Schools, which earned an overall C-minus on Niche. Students kickstart their education at Holmes Elementary School, which has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11-to-1 and an overall C-minus on Niche. Students advance to Ypsilanti Community Middle School, earning a C-minus from Niche. Students head to Ypsilanti Community High School to earn their diplomas. The high school features the STEMM Middle College Program, a five-year program that partners with Washtenaw Community College to help students earn college credit. The program's five years include three in high school and two in college. Niche gave YCHS an overall C-plus.
Entrance to Holmes Elementary School with small class sizes and after-school programming.
Entrance to Ypsilanti Community Middle School where families and students are connected.
Entrance to Ypsilanti Community High School where students are prepared for college courses.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
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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Crime Score
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Prospect Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Prospect Park, Ypsilanti Township sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Prospect Park, Ypsilanti Township over the last 12 months is $248,100, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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