Dexter real estate and homes for sale

Tucked neatly between the Huron River and Mill Creek, lies the quiet Village of Dexter, Michigan. Located just northwest of the Ann Arbor and its lively college town atmosphere, Dexter offers residents a warm small town community feel, with all the convenience of big city living just minutes away. Dexter, Michigan real estate provides prospective buyers with some of the most beautiful and best valued homes in all of Washtenaw County.

Originally called the “Mill Creek Settlement” by its founder, Dexter officially became a village in 1830 and was named for Samuel W. Dexter. Mr. Dexter served as the chief Justice for the Washtenaw County Court and was also elected a Regent by the University of Michigan. His home, Gordon Hall, still serves as one of the Village’s most recognizable landmarks. Sitting on 70 acres overlooking the Huron River, and located just southwest of Dexter, this striking 1840’s Greek Revival home, and its land, were gifted to the University of Michigan in 1950. Gordon Hall is also said to have been a place of refuge for slaves traveling the Underground Railroad.

Historic and picturesque downtown Dexter serves as the heart of the Village, and is home to a variety of boutiques, shops, and dining experiences, which endear Dexter to visitors and residents alike. The Village itself sits on 1.9 square miles and is home to approximately 4,100 residents. Dexter, Michigan real estate is set tastefully though out the village, and surrounded by a number of charming parks on all sides.

Possibly Dexter’s most famous landmark, and the most direct link to the Village’s storied history, is the Dexter Cider Mill. It is the oldest continuously operating Cider Mill in the state of Michigan, and was listed as one of the 101 places to visit in the state by “Hour Detroit” Magazine. Today, the cider is still made the same it was 120 years ago. The oak rack press and three different varieties of locally grown, hand-picked apples, make for the unique Dexter Cider Mill taste that has kept patrons coming back for over a century.

The Village of Dexter is home to many thriving businesses and industries, with room to grow for those wishing to locate. The Dexter Industrial Park is located on Dan Hoey Road, just minutes from I-94 and M-14. In addition to the Industrial Park and Downtown Dexter, there are many retail and service businesses located along Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, which goes towards Ann Arbor and M-14. The Village is committed to a great working relationship with its corporate citizens, making the Village a terrific place to work as well as to live.

Dexter, Michigan real estate provides potential home buyers with a fantastic opportunity to become part of this thriving Village. With several styles of residential architecture to choose from, and an average selling price of $286,103, the Village of Dexter might just be the perfect fit for anyone looking to become part of a great community and historic tradition.

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