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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE
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Map of Washington, MI 48094
Location - Washington Township is a northern suburb of Detroit and is located about 30 miles north of the downtown area. The township itself is 6 square miles, however the village of Romeo extends into a small section of the northeast corner of the township.
 History - Washington Township was originally surveyed in 1816 and became a township in 1829. It was mostly farms and orchards. Today several of the orchards have closed to make room for housing but several orchards are still in operation.
Area Stats - According to the 2000 US Census the population is 19,127 and it has 7,039 housing units.
Housing - Homes average in price from $140,00 to $700,000 but there  are some homes currently for sale over $700,000 and a few homes over a million. The age of the homes vary from the early 1900's to 2007 with various styles. Many new subdivisions are still being built. According to stats from the local MLS in 2006, there were 150 homes and condos sold with an average sales price of $325,115 for homes and $166,600 for condos.The average market time was 82 days for houses and 62 days for condos.
Travel - Several main roads run thru and around the township, the largest being M-53 expressway, which helps you travel north and south. Two major interstates are close by I-75 and I-94.
Shopping - As for shopping there are 2 very large shopping malls in adjacent cities, Macomb Mall & Lakeside Mall along with several small strip malls and many large chains. You'll also find many other places to shop in nearby communities.
Education - Washington Township 3 school districts. Romeo covers most of the township but a small part is serviced by Utica and Rochester. Macomb Community College where you can get an associates degree is within driving distance, along with Macomb University where you can get a bachelor's and master's degree. There are many more colleges in and around the area.
Hospitals - St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital is located in the nearby township of Clinton Township, although there are many hospitals in and around the area.
Theater - Macomb Center for the Performing Arts features various shows like the Letterman, Ann Margaret, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Lou Rawls and the Temptations.
Government - The township offices are located at 57900 Van Dyke, Washington Township, Michigan 48094 and the phone number is 586-786-0010. The official web site contains more information. 
Entertainment - There are plenty of fun things to do in the area, many parks, sports events and things to see. Check out our Links to Macomb section.
Extras - On the south end of Washington is Stony Creek Metro Park. There are also several golf courses near by and the Macomb Orchard Trail runs through the township.
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