Downtown Pinckney, Michigan Real Estate and Community Information
Downtown Pinckney, Michigan Real Estate and Community Information
Downtown Pinckney Real Estate
Downtown Pinckney real estate is part of Pinckney Village in the Putnam Township within Livingston County, Michigan. In the spring of 1828, Colonel Solomon Peterson settled the first homestead in the county and thus began the growth of the township and the area that became the Village of Pinckney. Until 1836 few other settlers moved into the area. But by 1837 the Township had nearly 400 residents. At that time, William Kirkland became obsessed with the idea of building a town in Michigan and bought 1,400 acres of land from Colonel Peterson. That same year the village became a reality. The village and the township continued to grow with the addition of shops, businesses, agriculture and the railroad, and it boomed in the 1940s when Henry Ford purchased the village mill, dam and hundreds of acres of land to build a factory. That factory was never built. The Village of Pinckney is named after Pinckney Kirkland, the brother-in-law of William Kirkland.
Shopping and Dining
Despite the small area serving Downtown Pinckney real estate, shopping in this area is always an adventure and local shops like Custom Textiles provide unique fabrics. One local favorite, Mouthwatering Marinades, offers everything guests need to marinate, flavor or spice every dish they create. For more recognizable names like Levis, Abercrombie and The Gap, residents head out of town to the Tanger Outlets in Howell, Elder-Beerman in Howell, Green Oak Village Place in Green Oak Township and the Brighton Mall in Brighton, all within 26 minutes of Downtown Pinckney.
After a day of strolling through unique shops in Downtown Pinckney or heading out for the day to a larger mall, residents can enjoy local pizzerias, grilles and cafes, like the Lighthouse Café, or sit down for a hearty Italian meal at La Vita Bistro.
Parks and Recreation
Downtown Pinckney real estate is located in the heart of a small town surrounded by an abundance of lakes, but this small town knows no bounds when it comes to activities, recreation, festivals and events. Golfers can visit the Whispering Pines Golf Course to tee off for nine of eighteen holes any day of the week and mountain bikers can take advantage of the Potawatomi Mountain Bike Trail. There are also multiple hiking and other natural recreation areas in and around Pinckney to keep residents busy all summer long. The area and the townships to the east are loaded with many all sports lakes which attract thousands of visitors and seasonal residents annually. Many of the bodies of water are connected to each other, some through state parks for extended boating, fishing and swimming options and fun.
Events and festivals are important in Pinckney and nearly everyone in the town takes time out to visit some of the larger events in the village which include Hootin’ in the Park, Light Up the Park and Movies in the Park. Hootin’ in the Park is sponsored by the local Lions Club and provides free live music, food vendors and activities for residents to enjoy. Light Up the Park is held every December and features bonfires, surrey rides, hot cocoa, chestnuts roasted on an open fire, Christmas Carols and pictures with Santa.
Living
As of 2011, the estimated value of Downtown Pinckney real estate including both homes and condos was about $155,000, making this village one of the more financially accessible areas in Livingston County.
Most residents in Pinckney have occupations in skilled trades and are employed as electricians, installation and maintenance technicians, repairmen, cleaning crews, carpenters, metal and plastic workers, construction workers and supervisors in these fields. Other popular occupations include education and healthcare, mostly among female residents.
Downtown Pinckney offers small town living within easy access distance of the big city. Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan are located just 16.4 miles from the village and the Detroit metro is located just 43.3 miles away, making a daytrip to the city a real possibility. Detroit is located close to the Canadian border, making it easy for residents with a passport to travel into Ontario for a daytrip or weekend getaway. Scenic locations like Niagara Falls are well within driving distance for weekend road trippers.
Schools, Health and Transportation
Downtown Pinckney real estate and the surrounding areas are heavily populated with young and growing families and the school-age children in the village are served by the Pinckney Community School District. Pinckney has four elementary schools serving children to grade 4, one middle school serving grades 5 and 6, one middle school serving grades 7 and 8, and two high schools.
Major medical treatment facilities are located within a short distance of Downtown Pinckney. Residents can choose from Brighton Hospital, Chelsea Community Hospital, or Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, all less than 15 miles away from the heart of Downtown Pinckney.
Transportation in Pinckney typically consists of foot travel downtown, especially while shopping or enjoying the sights, sounds and local recreation. For residents who commute, the typical travel time averages 20-50 minutes. There is no mass transit system in Pinckney, Michigan.
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