King Homes for Sale

King, a neighborhood in Jackson, Michigan, is known for its community spirit and historical ties to the city's industrial past. Situated near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, King offers quick access to Jackson’s city center and features modestly sized 20th-century homes with traditional elements like enclosed porches and detached garages. The area has seen growth and decline with the local automotive industry, but recent grassroots efforts and city initiatives aim to revitalize the community. The Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement Authority is working on projects to enhance recreational spaces and update infrastructure. King’s housing market includes single-family homes from the 1880s to the 1920s, with some areas having higher flood risks. Educational options in King include Jackson High School, which has a high rating and offers various extracurricular activities. The neighborhood's main outdoor leisure spot is the Howard Woods Recreation Complex, featuring sports courts and access to the MLK Equality Trail and Inter-City Bike Trail. Local businesses include AutoZone, Domino’s Pizza, Doll n’ Burgers, and Biggby Coffee, with more dining and shopping options nearby. King is about 1 mile south of Downtown Jackson, 37 miles west of Ann Arbor, and 42 miles south of Lansing, with Henry Ford Jackson Hospital 2 miles north. Public transportation is available via Jackson Area Transit Authority buses. The Southside Festival Series, held at Elnora Moorman Plaza, brings live music, family activities, and community events to the neighborhood each summer.