Superior Township, Michigan Real Estate and Community Information

Superior Township Real Estate

Superior Township real estate covers 35 square miles of land in the county of Washtenaw in Michigan. Superior Township began as a strong agricultural community in the early 1800s and has continued to grow over the next two centuries. The first settlers arrived in the mid-1820s when the federal government was encouraging expansion. Beginning in 1826 settlers in the township worked for incorporation, and in 1828 the area was incorporated as the Township of Panama. However, it was not until 1883 that the residents got their original wish and Panama Township split into two separate townships, Salem and Superior. Superior Township was officially recognized in an 1881 publication on the history of Washtenaw County. In 1941 both a bomber plant and an airport were constructed in Willow Run, which contributed to the economic growth of the township.

• Superior Township, Michigan
  Area Communities
• Ann Arbor
• Saline
• Dexter
• Pinckney
• Ypsilanti
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Shopping and Dining

A variety of shopping and dining options near Superior Township real estate can be found in Ypsilanti just 11 minutes from the township. Some small stores like Real Kidz, a shop for children, are located right in the heart of Superior Township. Most big chain stores along with the widest variety of shopping for residents and tourists are located in Ann Arbor, both downtown and at places like the Briarwood Mall. Some of the chains at the Briarwood Mall include Apple, Coach, Ann Taylor LOFT and Williams Sonoma.

After a busy day of shopping, following up with dinner at a local mom-and-pop café or at a national chain restaurant rounds out the day nicely. Closer to home residents of Superior Township can enjoy local fare at one of the many Mexican, Korean or American restaurants or pizza parlors, or other homegrown favorites like the Sidetrack Bar and Grill in nearby Ypsilanti. In Ann Arbor, one of America’s great college towns, there are a slew of independent dining choices including Jerusalem Garden, China Gate, the Original Cottage Inn or Ann Arbor Brewing. Major chain restaurants include California Pizza Kitchen, Red Robin and Romano’s Macaroni Grill.

Parks and Recreation

Despite the small area covered by Superior Township real estate, recreational and other activities abound in this area. The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the township along the Huron River and continues for 35 miles into the Huron Forest. This trail is a multi-use hiking and biking trail and is not for motorized vehicles.

Multiple parks, trails and nature preserves in Superior Township also provide residents with access to the outdoors and natural recreation. The Esek Pray Trail runs along what used to be a main thoroughfare through the township and takes hikers and walkers past multiple natural and historical sites along its path. The Cherry Hill Nature Preserve abounds with rolling hills and meadows and provides multiple different walking paths for residents looking for a quiet, leisurely stroll.

For those searching for a historical outing, a visit to Dixboro Village can provide a link between the present and the past. The old schoolhouse in Dixboro provides a look into the past and the old United Methodist Church, built in 1858, is still in use today. The Staebler Farm, with its barn originally built prior to 1880, and today managed by Washtenaw County, is yet another historical outing for residents of Superior to enjoy.

Living

The value of Superior Township real estate typically ranges between $100,000 and $225,000, with the average home or condo valued at $175,000. Slightly larger than some other small townships in the area, Super Township has a population of approximately 11,000 and it is steadily growing.

Those who live in Superior Township work in many different service and professional occupations and the most common occupations amongst residents are managers, engineers, maintenance workers, secretaries, elementary teachers, office supervisors, registered nurses and bookkeepers.

Superior Township is located in close proximity to larger cities in Michigan and to the Canadian border, providing residents with a myriad of escape opportunities for a day, a weekend, or even a long vacation. The town is only 18 minutes from Ann Arbor, 40 minutes from Detroit and just an hour and a half from the Canadian border.

Schools, Health and Transportation

Students living in Superior Township real estate have one of the highest graduation rates in the country. It is estimated that 100 percent of permanent residents aged 18 and over have their high school diploma. The township is served by four school districts: Willow Run, Ann Arbor, Plymouth-Canton and Ypsilanti, and students attending public school will attend school in one of these districts depending on where they live.

Residents needing medical care can get the treatment they need at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital within township limits. Alternatively, residents can go to the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor instead. Superior Township is a short drive away from Interstates 94 and 275, and is also close to U.S. highway 23.

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