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Goodrich, MI
Goodrich
roots extend back to 1835 when the Goodrich brothers, Enos, Moses, and Levi
bought 1000 acres here and built a cabin. The following year they brought
their families to the area and settled there. Goodrich was incorporated as
a village in 1957. This picturesque town is situated on a mill pond which
is part of Kearsley Creek. The dam is located under the bridge of the main
street area. Several well-preserved turn-of-the-century style buildings
give the town a historical look.
Strategically located in the center of the I-69, I-75, and
U.S. 23 corridor, Goodrich has been recognized as one of the fastest growing
northern suburbs in the metro Detroit area. Easy access to these major
freeways provide residents with a variety of employment, cultural, and
entertainment opportunities. Its close proximity to Oakland County and the
availability of affordable housing has made Goodrich the location of choice for
families looking for quality built new homes at superb values.
Shopping and Recreation
The Village of Goodrich, MI hosts the annual Good Times
Festival in September, and
a spectacular Fall Parade in October! Both activities provide area
residents with a chance to enjoy small town America at its best! Quaint street lights and
sidewalks make the historic downtown Goodrich a pleasant place to stroll and
browse. Residents also enjoy swimming and boating activities on any one of
numerous lakes in the Genesee and Oakland County area. In addition,
golfers can enjoy a day out on the picturesque rolling greens of Goodrich
Country Club and Mill Pond.
Employment
Goodrich, MI is centrally located between I-75 and I-69
directly off of
M-15 and provides convenient and easy access to major employment centers.
The world headquarters for General Motors Service Parts Operations is just 20 minutes away, as is the award
winning Genesys Regional Medical Center.
Goodrich's close proximity to many major roadways provides an ideal location for
travel to Lansing, the state's capital, as well as to North Oakland County, the
automotive capital of the world.
Housing
Many
residents prefer the short commute to this area for two primary reasons - first,
they enjoy all of the benefits that the Village of Goodrich has to offer, and
second, housing is much more affordable when compared to other areas such as
Oakland County.
Savings of $25,000 to $50,000 and more on comparable sized homes are not at all
uncommon. Home owners are able to enjoy a higher standard of living and a
greater quality of life by wisely choosing to invest in the Goodrich area, and
in particular, in the Goodrich Meadows Community, where new homes are priced
affordably priced from the $190s!
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