Monroe, MI Townhomes for Sale

With equal parts historic preservation and growth, Monroe is focused on progress while holding onto its past as a city of industry and innovation. The city of about 20,000 people is located on Lake Erie’s shores and named after President James Monroe, who visited in 1817. Notable battles from the War of 1812 and other important historical events are commemorated at River Raisin National Battlefield Park, and school and street names across the city pay homage to local leaders from that time. "Monroe is a very historic city, but we choose not to live in the past," says Mayor Bob Clark. "It's all about building and moving forward to the present and future." The oldest homes in Monroe are in Central Monroe and Northeast Monroe near downtown. Bungalows, Cape Cods, Victorian cottages and American Foursquares that date back to the 1830s line neatly gridded streets. Many of the newest homes with Modern Craftsman, Colonial Revival and sprawling ranch-style design are farthest from the city's center, in Northwest Monroe . Houses range in price from $40,000 to $450,000, on average, with a median price of $220,000 – $186,000 less than the national median of around $400,000. Monroe Public Schools is rated a C-plus by Niche. The