Northville, Michigan is known for its rich landscape of rolling hills, pastoral countryside, the historic downtown, stately Victorian era homes, and tree-lined streets. The Northville community is made up of the City of Northville and the broader Charter Township of Northville. Both are located primarily in western Wayne County with a small section in southern Oakland County.  The major thoroughfares of I-275 and M-14 are nearby and travel time is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Detroit, 25 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor, and 25 minutes from Detroit Metro Airport, Northville’s convenient location is one of the many benefits of living here.

City of Northville

The City of Northville offers a truly walk-able downtown experience with a charming collection of shops, galleries, and restaurants. Businesses range from the independent Next Chapter Book Store and Bistro to the recently opened Garage Grill and Fuel Bar located in a fully restored 1940s gas station. The downtown streetscape includes preserved landmark buildings, old-fashioned street lamps, and a town square. There’s also a weekly farmer market during the growing season, the annual Victorian Festival, as well as many other events and celebrations throughout the year.

The City has its own Police and Fire Department, along with a Community Center, Public Library, Recreation Programs, a Post Office, Northville Downs Race Track, Northville Cider Mill, Mill Race Historical Village and Parks. If you are searching for classic small town living and love the history and architecture of the Victorian era, the City of Northville is matchless choice.

Northville Township

Beyond the City, is the Charter Township of Northville - established in 1898. What was once a rural farming region is today a thriving residential, recreational, and business community. You’ll find a balanced mix of rural heritageincluding rambling farmhouses on gravel roads, traditional neighborhoods, and a bucolic landscape among newer developments.

In more recent years, Northville Township has become home to some of southeast Michigan’s most desirable home and condominium developments.  These communities offer everything from golf courses, pools, lake-front and water sports, tennis, walking and biking trails, playgrounds and more.

Northville was also once home to many large State and County institutions, which have mostly been re-purposed. Maybury State Park was once the site of a Sanitarium and is now a local natural treasure where you can fish, ride a horse or mountain bike, and walk miles of hiking trails.  Whether you are searching for a classic home on acreage or a newer home with all the upgrades and amenities, Northville Township will have something for you.

 

City of Northville

Downtown Northville

Mill Race Village

Northville Township

Maybury State Park