Why Live in Frenchtown
Frenchtown, officially known as Frenchtown Carter Township, is a historic area along Lake Erie's shores with a promising future. The township features lakefront neighborhoods like Detroit Beach, Woodland Beach, and Stony Point, each offering private beaches for residents. Housing options range from manufactured homes to ranch-style, farmhouse, Colonial Revival, Modern Craftsman, and new traditional homes. Sterling State Park, Michigan's only state park on Lake Erie, provides year-round fishing, camping, biking, boating, hunting, and cross-country skiing. Breast Bay is another popular fishing spot, especially for walleye. Frenchtown Township Park includes a playground, baseball diamond, and courts for tennis, basketball, and pickleball. The main shopping strip, U.S. Route 24, hosts department stores, specialty shops, fast-food chains, and car dealerships, making Frenchtown home to Monroe County's largest collection of major shopping attractions. Local dining options include Eureka Eatery and Angelo's Chop House. The Jefferson School District serves most students, with Jefferson High School offering community access to its recreation center. The Frenchtown Township Community and Event Center hosts various social events, while Memory Lane Drive-In Theater provides nostalgic movie nights. Interstate 75 connects Frenchtown to Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Toledo, with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 21 miles away via Interstate 275. The presence of ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital and large employers like Enrico Fermi II Nuclear Power Plant and DTE Energy contribute to lower taxes compared to nearby townships.
Home Trends in Frenchtown, MI
On average, homes in Frenchtown, MI sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Frenchtown, MI over the last 12 months is $235,213, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$235,213
Median Single Family Sale Price
$275,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$228,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$176
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
159
Median List Price
$275,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%