E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway
Post Number: 1365 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:28 pm: | |
I need it quickly since my car is already half packed. I'm thinking I'm going to rent for a year or two to see if it's everything people on here says it is before buying. Any suggestions on apartments? |
Crew Member Username: Crew
Post Number: 1374 Registered: 02-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:35 pm: | |
How about this place? Northville - In the old city of Northville in the 40's and 50's, were many insane asylums. They were not even a mile apart and ran through the whole town. They were all linked underneath the ground, for underground passages of very mentally ill patients and there's rumors that that's where many of the out of control patients were punished, not to alarm the others. The tunnels go all through the town, and under buildings, which are now on the place of the asylums. The tunnels are blocked off but the people who are brave enough to go in have experienced screaming, voices, moaning and orbs. Feelings of people behind you, crashes against the walls, and more. The tunnels are miles long and are tight compacted areas. The buildings of the insane asylum have now been torn down and they are building a sub-division on the land. |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 2360 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:39 pm: | |
I really don't think you'd be happy here, EH. You should stay put. |
Blondy Member Username: Blondy
Post Number: 1181 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:40 pm: | |
Are you being serious E-Hemingway, i cannot tell? |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 2361 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:42 pm: | |
"The buildings of the insane asylum have now been torn down and they are building a sub-division on the land." Nah, the mental hospital is still standing...Schostak is in a dispute w/ the local government over how much retail goes in there. Schostak wants 40 acres, but the local government doesn't want to hurt the downtown businesses and wants only 25 acres...so for the time being, the tower is still standing |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 2362 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:45 pm: | |
"Are you being serious E-Hemingway, i cannot tell?" Forgive him. He's trying to be funny...he made a sarcastic comment in another thread, someone laughed at him, and now he's beating it until it's dead... |
6nois Member Username: 6nois
Post Number: 538 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:45 pm: | |
Great news EH that means you can just squat in the tower for a few months while you check out that cool sweet Northville life. |
Oakmangirl Member Username: Oakmangirl
Post Number: 499 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:51 pm: | |
How's about one of those $700,000 Pulte homes near the town refuse "center" on Ridge Rd.? People who live there can't get enough of the gulls. |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 10420 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:51 pm: | |
Like anyone that lives in Detroit could afford to live in Northville. Keep dreaming. |
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed
Post Number: 1822 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:52 pm: | |
Hilarious! |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 10421 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:55 pm: | |
quote:"Are you being serious E-Hemingway, i cannot tell?" Forgive him. He's trying to be funny...he made a sarcastic comment in another thread, someone laughed at him, and now he's beating it until it's dead... Well all of us trashy, unemplied, thug types in the city have a different sense of humor from you. Maybe one day we'll 'wake the f- up' and develop a better sense of humor. I sure wish there was someone around to tell us to 'wake the f- up.' Seeing those words on a forum would certainly change our collective sense of humor. |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 2364 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:55 pm: | |
^actually, Jt1, you'd be surprised to learn how affordable Northville is...the real question is, would it be too upsetting for a Detroiter to see that Northville removes graffiti - akhem, excuse me - "public art" - when it goes up in places it doesn't belong |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 10422 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:56 pm: | |
tj - I think that my anti-graffitti track record is well documented on this board. |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 2365 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:56 pm: | |
"Hilarious!" IHD would probably like it though, since there's an abundance of white folks to play the race card against |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 10424 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 1:59 pm: | |
Ya got that right. From city-data.com Races in Northville: White Non-Hispanic (95.1%) Hispanic (1.6%) Two or more races (0.8%) Chinese (0.6%) Other race (0.6%) |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 2366 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:00 pm: | |
^sounds about right |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 10425 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:01 pm: | |
tj - I don't know much about Northville (actually I have only driven through). What is the range in home pricing? I suspect that there are very wealthy areas but very reasonable prices as well. I'm guessing the range is low 200s to Millions. |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 10426 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:03 pm: | |
I think the city-data number is based upon 2000 census. Not certain. Other data: 2000: 6,459 residents 2006: 6,228 residents (estimated) Median age: 41 Median Household income: $84,200 Also all from city-data.com |
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed
Post Number: 1823 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:04 pm: | |
IHD would probably like it though, since there's an abundance of white folks to play the race card against You aren't gonna lure me all the way out there to get lynched. I prefer to view Northville from behind locked doors and rolled up windows from M-14. |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 2367 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:07 pm: | |
Yeah, that's about right...there's quite a wide range, though the average is definitely on the lower end of that scale...plus the area has been overbuilt in some spots and a brand new house that would have sold for $500k a few years ago goes for closer to $300k Plus there are a ton of historic houses near the downtown, i.e., early 20th century, that fetch a premium over houses of comparable square footage because they are located in subdivisions of like houses that are all kept in great condition |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 10428 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:09 pm: | |
quote:.plus the area has been overbuilt in some spots and a brand new house that would have sold for $500k a few years ago goes for closer to $300k Pretty much everywhere is facing that. Thanks for the info. I have been in Plymouth a few times. How does Northville downtown/historic area compare to that? |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 2368 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:09 pm: | |
JT1: Northville township is closer to 25,000...the data you have is for the city of Northville...it's all one place pretty much |
Rooms222 Member Username: Rooms222
Post Number: 54 Registered: 04-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:10 pm: | |
Drove by on Sunday. The Mental Hospital is looking very unkempt and decrepit. It would be an ideal haunted house. It is so bad, a blight citation would be in order were it not state property....... |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 10429 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:12 pm: | |
I thought that was the case but I only saw a single instance of Northville (or township listed). Rooms - Depending upon who owns the hospital (city or state) someone would be looking at a potentially huge lawsuit if anything happened in there. I can't imagine any political entity would want to expose themselves to that financial risk. |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 2369 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:13 pm: | |
"How does Northville downtown/historic area compare to that?" Northville has more historic homes and neighborhoods but some of the ones in Plymouth are nicer IMHO...Northville is catching up though The downtowns are similar, though Northville has more of an older feel to it (in a good way)...Northville is also completeing construction/rennovation this month of their town square ...the downtown are was already very walkable but it will be even more so after this |
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway
Post Number: 1366 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:18 pm: | |
quote:Drove by on Sunday. The Mental Hospital is looking very unkempt and decrepit. I don't understand. I thought this was the place where people wouldn't allow such things to happen. Wow, the Northvillians must really not care if they allow that sort of blight to go on unabated. Why don't they just wake the f up and put a stop to it? |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 10431 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:18 pm: | |
Thanks for the info. Always nice to hear communities maintaining their history in our 'tear down first' region. |
Zephyrprocess Member Username: Zephyrprocess
Post Number: 494 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 3:12 pm: | |
quote:Races in Northville: http://www.northvilledowns.com / |
Rooms222 Member Username: Rooms222
Post Number: 55 Registered: 04-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 3:17 pm: | |
Since the state owns the hospital, the local municipality cannot cite it for violations. It can try to use political pressure through the Governor and/or Legislature, but the state has all the power in the state/local govt. relationship.....Of course if it were an open and notorious nuisance, rather than a blighted eyesore, court action might bear fruit to force demolishing or securing a state government building. |
Hpgrmln Member Username: Hpgrmln
Post Number: 210 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 3:33 am: | |
That hospital is seperate from the one mentioned earlier with subdivisions on it. That was 5 mile and Sheldon. The one still standing is 7 Mile and Haggerty. Go check the crime statistics. It's hard to argue against moving to Northville once you see those.Very safe. |
Docmo Member Username: Docmo
Post Number: 304 Registered: 10-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 4:59 am: | |
I own a McMansion in Northville. It really was a fine place to live. Living downtown Detroit has its advantages too. I don't view safety as a significant negative in Downtown Detroit. I never looked over my shoulder in Northville, though I still do downtown sometimes. Personal safety is very high in Northville. The only property crime I have had occurred in Northville. Some assholes came up to our front porch area and stole a very nice bench ($700). I only had that bench for two weeks. |
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed
Post Number: 1829 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 7:15 am: | |
^You mean to tell me that people steal in Northville? |
Greatlakes Member Username: Greatlakes
Post Number: 29 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 7:29 am: | |
Of course they don't steal things in Northville. They find things. Oh SNAP! Beat y'all to the punchline. |
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed
Post Number: 1830 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 7:44 am: | |
Of course they don't steal things in Northville. They find things. Oh SNAP! Beat y'all to the punchline. I must say, that was a good one! |
Novine Member Username: Novine
Post Number: 163 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 11:07 am: | |
There are a few apartment complexes in the area. The largest concentration is along 8 Mile just northeast of downtown with a large one on the Northville side and a smaller one on the Novi side. There's also smaller buildings and rentals in downtown proper. Don't expect to get a loft-style unit for a reasonable rate but there's plenty of rental units in houses within walking distance of downtown. Also, there's a complex at Center and Nine Mile in Novi that's older but tends to be cheaper compared to some of the other complexes. Anything within a mile of downtown should be walkable and you're not far from 275, 96 and M-14 if you need to commute. |
Tkshreve Member Username: Tkshreve
Post Number: 204 Registered: 07-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 11:31 am: | |
so petty....... |
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway
Post Number: 1368 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 11:40 am: | |
To those that have offered advice about Northville, thank you. One of the best things about this forum is how many people are willing to help with information or volunteer their time and money to help a good cause or just help out a new friend. However, I am not moving to Northville, not that there's anything wrong with that. I created this thread to make a point about another forum member's comments on another thread. Yep, I was beating the proverbial dead horse. I believe most people saw that on here, but this post is for the people who might have been confused or took my initial request at face value. I hope this clears the air. |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 2375 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 11:50 am: | |
"I created this thread to make a point about another forum member's comments on another thread." Please clarify what you point was. Cuz I just thought you were being a dick. |
Oakmangirl Member Username: Oakmangirl
Post Number: 504 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 12:12 pm: | |
How jejune. |
Renfirst Member Username: Renfirst
Post Number: 57 Registered: 12-2006
| Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 12:13 am: | |
I had a friend that lived in Maincentre on Center St. and Main ... it's a little pricey compared to what's available in the area, I think it's around $1100 for a 1 bedroom, but you're smack dab in the middle of town, and just a walk away from Poole's Tavern, which I have to say has a great burger. Almost as good as Redcoat Tavern, (almost). If you're looking to buy, it wouldn't be a bad idea to wait. Prices have taken a hit the last year. But there are some pretty good condo's in foreclosure right now that may be worth considering. I'm not a realtor, but I can get you in touch with some REO agents that have listings in the area. We just did a renovation loan for a fixer upper near downtown. There's something about the neighborhood surrounding downtown Northville. I lived in Ann Arbor during college, Detroit during grad school, and am in Franklin Village right now (just a block from the cider mill) ... Downtown Northville is unique. Aside from the annoying family events that clog the streets once in a while, it's a great place to consider home. |
Renfirst Member Username: Renfirst
Post Number: 58 Registered: 12-2006
| Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 12:45 am: | |
I had a friend that lived in Maincentre on Center St. and Main ... it's a little pricey compared to what's available in the area, I think it's around $1100 for a 1 bedroom, but you're smack dab in the middle of town, and just a walk away from Poole's Tavern, which I have to say has a great burger. Almost as good as Redcoat Tavern, (almost). If you're looking to buy, it wouldn't be a bad idea to wait. Prices have taken a hit the last year. But there are some pretty good condo's in foreclosure right now that may be worth considering. I'm not a realtor, but I can get you in touch with some REO agents that have listings in the area. We just did a renovation loan for a fixer upper near downtown. There's something about the neighborhood surrounding downtown Northville. I lived in Ann Arbor during college, Detroit during grad school, and am in Franklin Village right now (just a block from the cider mill) ... Downtown Northville is unique. Aside from the annoying family events that clog the streets once in a while, it's a great place to consider home. |
Nainrouge Member Username: Nainrouge
Post Number: 257 Registered: 05-2006
| Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 8:23 pm: | |
Here is a HUD home in Northville for sale: http://sales.clfres.com/Search ByCityResults.aspx?State=MI&Ci ties=NORTHVILLE |
Novine Member Username: Novine
Post Number: 165 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007 - 12:58 am: | |
That's actually a condo and it's located in Novi with Novi schools but Northville mailing. For those who didn't notice, this was a phony request for info although someone trolling the archives some day may find it helpful. |
Bobj Member Username: Bobj
Post Number: 2468 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007 - 8:39 am: | |
You are correct Novine, that Plymouth/Northville area does have a lot of character for outlying suburb kind of places |
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell
Post Number: 4225 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007 - 9:19 am: | |
"...located in Novi with Novi schools but Northville mailing" Recently I learned that^ area carries the humorous name of No-ville. Cue the Beatles song: "He's a real nowhere man Sitting in his nowhere land Making all his nowhere plans for nobody." |
Bobj Member Username: Bobj
Post Number: 2474 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007 - 9:23 am: | |
That is funny, my Boss lives there, I'll use that one on him |
Novine Member Username: Novine
Post Number: 168 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007 - 4:01 pm: | |
That's what the locals call it. Most No-ville residents are Novi residents who lie within the Northville School district. In the past, many of them had Northville mailing also. This makes them very Northville-focused even though they live in Novi. Just to complicate things, there are some Novi residents with Northville mailing who attend Novi schools (less likely to call themselves No-ville) and some Farmington Hills residents with Northville mailing (no idea what their nickname might be). |
Nainrouge Member Username: Nainrouge
Post Number: 263 Registered: 05-2006
| Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007 - 4:14 pm: | |
My parents have a Northville mailing address, but we went to South Lyon schools. Go figure. |
Novine Member Username: Novine
Post Number: 170 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Saturday, October 13, 2007 - 1:07 am: | |
Portions of Lyon Township and Salem Township have Northville mailing also. Of those areas, some go to Northville schools and some to South Lyon. http://www.oakgov.com/oss/asse ts/docs/zip_codes_letter.pdf |
Hpgrmln Member Username: Hpgrmln
Post Number: 213 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Saturday, October 13, 2007 - 7:21 am: | |
Case in point, the manufactured home park on the south side of 8 mile near Currie. I believe it is called Northville Crossing. However, its located in Washtenaw county |
Amiller Member Username: Amiller
Post Number: 6 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Saturday, October 13, 2007 - 5:51 pm: | |
Plymouth and Northville are more of a cohesive area than Northville and Novi. Take Main St. in Northville west until it curves and turns into Northville Rd., take that south until it turns into Starkweather in Plymouth, drive through Old Village Plymouth (Plymouth's second downtown) then turn right at Main St. in Plymouth, and take it to Downtown Plymouth. The entire drive is lined with historic buildings and houses, and is adjacent to the beautiful Hines Park (with an abundant amount of recreation such as trails, disc golf, sports, playgrounds, etc). The whole area is very hilly, and is Unique for this part of Michigan. A very long time ago there used to be a trolley connecting Northville and Plymouth. Maybe someday it may be rebuilt. I grew up in Northville, and Plymouth and Northville are two of my favorite places. It's too bad the Plymouth Township and Northville Township got swallowed by the Detroit Suburbs. The cities seemed to remain relatively unharmed, but the townships are a cold and inhospitable environment of McMansions, Big Box Stores, and massive parking lots (although still nicer than other suburban environments! |
Novine Member Username: Novine
Post Number: 172 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 2:09 am: | |
I don't recall that the "trolley" connected Northville and Plymouth. Northville used to be the terminus for the interurban line that ran along 8 Mile Road. |