Insane Places You Can Buy In Michigan For Less Than A 1 Bedroom In NYC
By Serena Maria Daniels|Published August 19, 2015
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Serena Maria Daniels
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Serena Maria Daniels is an award-winning freelance journalist in Detroit, by way of Chicago, by way of the West Coast. She writes about Michigan for OIYS. Serena enjoys learning about language and culture and taking road trips with her beagle Ralph.
We in Michigan know our cost of living is pretty decent. Here, if you have an OK job, you can probably aspire to buy a home and actually afford to enjoy it. We wanted to give you a little bit of perspective though and let you know just how good you have it. The median home price in the state is right about $118,000, according to real estate website Zillow. Average cost of a 1-bedroom apartment in Manhattan? How about close to $900,000. Are you freaking kidding? We thought it i would be fun to look around Zillow to see what you could get for less than $900K, and we gotta say the results were impressive. Check it out for yourself.
This home, going for $780,000, was named a Detroit Architecture Magazine award-winner. And for good reason. It comes with an elegant kitchen, with eating bar, skylights, a study, amazing use of natural lighting, a Japanese courtyard with a Koi pond, a huge screened porch, and a completely redone landscaping. Talk about sanctuary.
Say what you want about Detroit, the city has some really amazing architecture. And this mini-mansion with 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, and a professional-grade chef's kitchen is a steal at $625,000.
Picture yourself with a pond and private river access, a master bedroom whose bath is equipped with travertine shower and whirlpool tub, a theater room, dance floor and granite bar witha built-in TV. At $699,900, all that can be yours. How you like me now, NY?
This Classic Revival, with picturesque columns, a library, and a two-story carriage house will set you back a cool $450,000. You could buy two in fact and still be less than some Manhattan apartments.
This homey space overlooks the Lansing Country Club, pond and golf course, features 5 bedrooms and 5 baths, a library and sits on two acres of land. Asking price: $527,900.
Yes, at $875K, that's a LOT for a condo. But here's the thing: With this Marquette custom space you get access to hiking trails, two balconies, a fireplace, a private elevator and mudroom. In NYC, you get gridlock traffic 24/7.
Perhaps you want to live near the water. This 10-room, brick colonial in a private subdivision in Detroit offers a fireplace and jetted tub in the master bedroom and bathroom, gourmet kitchen, a loft and full baths in every bedroom. Price tag, $580,000.
Rochester has some of the most well-off residents of the state. And they probably have that wealth in part because they know how to spend it. Sure rich folks are drawn to NY real estate, but if you want a real bang for your buck, drop a measily $562,000 instead of nearly $1 million and you'll get a 4 bed, 5 bath home with a brick fireplace, bay windows, a master bed with a walk-in close, formal dining room and professional landscaping.
The fantasy of being that wealthy beach bum can be realized here. For $749,990, you get a 45-foot dock for your four boats, a private gallery space, Jacuzzi, an intercom system throughout the house, impressive decks and access to the Kalamazoo River, with the beaches of Lake Michigan not far off.
Traverse City is one of the most beautiful places in the state. So why shouldn't the homes be equally gorgeous? This spot features birch hardwood floors, a fireplace, built-in bookcases, 4 bedrooms, plus an office space, and a deck with the most stunning view of Grand Traverse Bay. All for $639,500.
So tell us, does that make feel even more proud to call Michigan home? Sure, NY lures folks from all over, who are looking to chase their dreams. But really, why go through all that if you have to deal with astronomical housing, when you can have it all here in the Mitten.
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