Attractive Chelsea, MIChelsea is a picture-perfect town located about 25 miles west of the greater Ann Arbor area. With a population of 4,398 (according to the 2000 census), Chelsea has a vibrant downtown area hosting an array of retail shops, salons, a picturesque residential strip and incredible gourmet restaurants such as the prominent Common Grill. Local publishing companies, a major auto proving ground and the popular downtown merchants support the local economy. The Chelsea Milling Company has been a major landmark since 1930, supplying families with Jiffy cake and muffin mixes.
For a small town, Chelsea hosts cultural attractions and events to rival larger metropolitan cities. There are several art galleries, such as River Gallery Fine Art and the Chelsea Gallery featuring paintings, handcrafted jewelry, pottery and more. Chelsea is also home to a leading American theater known as the Purple Rose Theater. World-renowned actor and faithful Chelsea native Jeff Daniels developed this theater in 1991, and it remains an enriching and nationally acclaimed landmark. Chelsea also holds an annual SummerFest that draws visitors from all over Michigan. The popular street fair features live music, children’s entertainment and activities, classic cars and a local food court.
Chelsea offers a diverse range of housing. From new construction to charming historic homes and gorgeous lakefront properties, Chelsea is a lovely little town to call home. The average residential sale price is $179,396. As of the fourth quarter 2009, the average condominium sale price is $111,872. | More Local Area InformationChelsea, Michigan is a growing city of about 4,500 located 15 miles west of Ann Arbor, offering all the charm of a small town within an easy drive o... Read moreDexter is a village in Washtenaw County, just outside the greater Ann Arbor area, with a population of 2,338 people (according to the 2000 census)... Read moreDexter, Michigan is a growing village located eight miles west of Ann Arbor and has a population of about 4,000. Although its residents depend to ... Read moreManchester, MI is located within Washtenaw County. The village has a population of 2,160 people, according to the 2000 census. Conveniently locate... Read moreAnn Arborites absolutely love it here, for so many reasons. Although it is a relatively small city, with fewer than 130,000 residents, it is home t... Read moreAnn Arbor is a spectacular city situated in the southern part of the state just 35 miles west of Detroit. It is an area with four seasons and beaut... Read moreAnn Arbor is the seventh largest city in Michigan, with a population of 113,206 (according to the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau). 32% are university o... Read moreSaline has been named by CNN Money Magazine to the annual list of "Best Places to Live: Top 100 in the United States" three times in a row... Read moreLocated in Washtenaw County, Saline, MI is just 9 miles south of the greater Ann Arbor area and has a population of 8,034 people (according to th... Read moreSaline, Michigan, a city of about 9000, is located seven miles southwest of Ann Arbor and is the gateway to the Irish Hills, an exceptionally sceni... Read moreJackson is located about 40 miles west of Ann Arbor along interstate 94. According to the 2000 census, the city population stands at 36,316... Read moreThe city of Tecumseh within Lenawee County, about 25 miles south of Ann Arbor and 60 miles southwest of Detroit. According to the 2000 census, th... Read moreLocated between Detroit and Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti is perfectly sited to take advantage of the best of what southeast Michigan has to offer. The hom... Read moreYpsilanti is within Washtenaw County, between Ann Arbor and metro Detroit. According to the 2000 census the city population is 22,362. Ypsilanti i... Read moreReminiscent of a small New England Village, Plymouth, Michigan is one of the oldest communities in Michigan. The population of around over 8,00... Read moreManitou Beach, nestled between Devils Lake (1300 acres) and Round Lake (550 acres) is in the Irish Hills area of Lenawee County. According to th... Read moreOne of the fastest growing communities in the US, Canton Township has grown to over 50,000 residents over the past 30 years. Normally called Canton... Read moreAdrian is approximately 30 miles southwest of Ann Arbor and 30 miles southeast of Jackson. With a population of 21,574 (according to the 200... Read moreMason is a city of approximately 7000 people southeast of Lansing and is the county seat of Ingham County. The historic county courthouse is th... Read moreBelleville is a diverse community with approximately 3,900 residents. The city has a total area of 1.2 square miles with 1.1 square miles of land an... Read more |