Jackson, MI Townhome for Sale

Jackson's Ella Sharp Park stands as a centerpiece of outdoor recreation, featuring a museum, planetarium, and mini-golf course across its expansive grounds. The iconic Cascades Falls Park draws visitors with its illuminated musical waterfall displays during summer evenings. Downtown Jackson showcases vibrant Bright Walls murals and the beautifully restored Michigan Theatre, which hosts live performances and films throughout the year. Single family homes make up the primary housing stock across Jackson's diverse neighborhoods. Downtown Jackson's single family homes have a median price of $136,100, while Spring Arbor commands higher prices with a median of $330,000. The Cascades area presents mid-range options with a median price of $176,000. Citywide, the median single family home price sits at $185,000, while one bedroom condos start at a median of $32,800 and two bedroom condos reach a median of $202,500. Jackson's property tax rate of 1.29% falls below neighboring cities like Ann Arbor at 1.56% and Lansing at 1.86%. Residents pay a 1% local income tax and the standard Michigan state income tax of 4.25%. The public Sharp Park Academy, rated A minus by Niche, serves multiple neighborhoods including Cascades and Downtown. For private education, Lumen Christi Catholic School maintains an A minus rating. Local dining highlights include Grand River Brewery's farm-to-table cuisine and house-smoked BBQ, plus Klavon's Pizzeria & Pub's popular pizza selections. The Jackson Area Transportation Authority provides public bus service throughout the city, while Amtrak connects Jackson to Detroit and Chicago. Major employers include Consumers Energy's headquarters and Henry Ford Allegiance Health, which provides comprehensive medical services to the community.