The Village of Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan 48371Market reports, Statistics, Real estate trends11/08/2010 Village of Oxford real estate market today:* Median single family home price is $217,115 - down 1%* Market action index is at 15.62, currently a buyer's market* Average property in Oxford has been on the market for about   191 days - down 1%* The median price per square foot for homes is about $99 -    down 1%* About 203 properties are on the market as of 11/07/2010 -    down 2%  New listings this week:* 142 S. Washington St, $850 (lease)* 69 Pleasant St, $39,000 (government)* 280 S. Washington St, $600,000 (commercial)* 450 S. Glaspie St, $720,000 (commercial) Reported solds:* 10 Lincoln St, $64,133 (Government)* 115 Dennison St, $76,000 (bank)* 480 Lakes Edge Dr, $135,000 (sho... 11/08/2010

Red Barn Village Sub in Oxford Township consists of 123 home sites just south of Drahner Rd, west of M-24. Red Barn is an older sub- houses built in the early to mid sixties, mostly ranches and tri-levels, with Lake Orion schools. The neighborhood also features community well and sewer, good sized yards- fences allowed. Excellent location with easy access to both downtown Oxford and Lake Orion. Some of the area amenities include: Centennial Park in down town Oxford Polly Ann Trail Seymour Lake Park 2009 was a rough year for Red Barn Village. 7 houses sold ranging from $50,000 to $90,210 (after subtracting seller concessions). 6 or those 7 houses were foreclosures and the other sale was a short sale. As of October 23 there were 7 closings in Red Barn ranging in price from $46,500-$77,600... 10/29/2010

Oxford Michigan ranked among best to do business. Officials are always saying that the Village of Oxford is a great place in which to do business. Well, now they have a university study to back up their boast. On Tuesday, the village was recognized as one of the top 55 communities in the entire state, according to the 2010 eCities project. Oxford was 1 of 28 communities given a 5 star rating. The remaining 27 municipalities achieved 4 star ratings. eCities is an annual study that examines community factors that influence entrepreneurship, economic development and job growth in cities, townships and villages. Conducted by iLabs, which is the University of Michigan-Dearborn's Center for Innovation Research, the study's primary purpose is to understand and share the best practices for entr... 10/27/2010

Woodbriar Subdivision, Oxford Michigan is a 156 home subdivision in Oxford Michigan, south off Drahner Rd and west of M-24. The houses in Woodbriar Sub were built mostly in the late 90's-early 2000's (roughly 1998 - 2002). Woodbriar is made up primarily of colonials; part of the sub has Oxford Schools; part of the sub has Lake Orion schools. Other subdivision amenities include: 3 small parks community well public sewer sidewalks large yards A short distance south of Woodbriar sub you can pick up I-75 and about 20 minutes north you hit I-69. Nearby are parks, tennis courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields, Centennial Park in downtown Oxford, shopping, golf... If you couldn't afford a newer house in the Oxford Michigan area a few years ago, now is a good time to check out Woodbriar. The hous... 10/23/2010

The Village of Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan 48371Real estate trends, Market reports, Statistics10/23/2010 Oxford was originally named after its Township which was given its name by Otis C. Thompson. Located along M-24, in northern Oakland County, Oxford has a population near 3,000. Once known as the "Gravel Pit Capital of The World", now most of the pits have turned into lakes and provide many recreational activities. 4 solds reported this week:* 22 Davison St, $19,000 (government)* 67 E. Burdick St, $33,000 (bank)* 408 Sunset Blvd, $175,000 (short sale)* 33 Spring Lake Dr, $210,000 (private) New listings this week:* 736 Woodleigh Way, $1,300 (lease)* 963 Leighton Ln, $129,000 (bank)* 403 Sunset Blvd, $225,000 (short sale)* 622 Bay Pointe Dr, $399,900 (private) Village of Oxford rea... 10/23/2010

Merchants on mission to make downtown Oxford more walkable. Between the deafening noise and speeding traffic, downtown Oxford isn't exactly the most inviting place to take a leisurely stroll while doing some window shopping. The mission is to change all that and make downtown a safer, friendlier place for folks who aren't traveling via motorized vehicle. Complete Streets policies aim to ensure that when engineers and planners design or renovate roadways, they do so to accommodate all users, not just motorists. These other users include pedestrians of all ages, bicyclists and people with disabilities. On 08/01/2010, Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed a pair of Complete Streets bills into law. These laws mean the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is now required to consider all road... 10/16/2010

Oxford Lakes, Oxford Michigan Real Estate Sales Oxford Lakes subdivision, Oxford Michigan is a platted subdivision neighborhood in the Village of Oxford Michigan. Living in Oxford Lakes is not just an investment- it's a lifestyle. Oxford Lakes subdivision was developed around 115 acre Oxford Lake and its Caribbean blue waters. Oxford Lakes offers a mixture of floor plans ranging from standard ranches to traditional split levels to contemporary to custom housing. Both off the water and on the water housing must conform to subdivision restrictions for the protection of its residents. In good times you really couldn't touch a house in Oxford Lakes for under $200K. In 2004 there were 23 houses sold through the MLS ranging in price from $182,900-$377,900. None were lakefronts and only 2 unde... 10/13/2010

The Village of Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan 48371Real estate trends, Market reports, Statistics10/10/2010 Village of Oxford real estate market today:* Median single family home price as of 10/03/2010 is $220,621* Market action index is at 15.68, currently a buyer's market (see   chart)* Average property has been on the market for about 197 days* The median price per square foot for homes is about $101* About 205 properties are on the market in Oxford New listings this week:* 46 Lafayette St, $1,250 (lease) 3 bedrooms & 1.1 baths* 10 Lincoln St, $68,000 (government) 3 bedrooms & 2 baths* 7 Lakeville Ct, $79,000 (short sale) 3 bedrooms & 1 bath* 115 Dennison St, $80,000 (bank) 3 bedrooms & 1.1 bath* 1169 W. Davison Lake Rd, $199,900 (private) 4 bedrooms & 3   baths New reported solds:... 10/10/2010

Achatz Homemade Pie Company with locations that include Oxford Michigan madeBon Appetit's "the Hot 10 Best Places for Pie" in the October 2010 issue. According to the article, judges at the National Pie Championships awarded the Cherry pie and Michigan Four Berry pie top honors. Personally my favorite is their coconut cream pie, though all their cheese cakes are excellent. My mom prefers their Cherry pie, and the Michigan Four Berry pie seems to be popular with most people I know. Achatz uses mostly Michigan products such as Michigan sugar, fruits, flour, milk and butter. Their food is natural and most importantly extremely tasty. They are closed on Saturdays but open on Sundays. You can find them at the north end of downtown Oxford on the east side of M-24. 40 N. Washington, Oxford MI,... 10/09/2010

Oxford Michigan Homes- Prices Up! Inventory Down! Does this mean Oxford Michigan real estate has reached rock bottom? Who knows? What I can state is that at the end of August: Unit sales are up 17.5% Median sales price is up 15% Total sales volume through August 2010 was $30,807,690 vs $22,988,190 in 2009. In fact the total sales volume is up slightly from 2007 and 2008, too. in the graft above- the blue line is 2009 and the pink line is 2010 Active listings on 9/18/2010- 119 with a median asking price of $189,900Active listings on 9/28/2009- 165 with a median asking price of $238,500 Bank owned sales are on the decline:Through August 2010: 71 bank owned sales or 41.5% of total salesThrough August 2009: 70 bank owned sales or 49.6% of total sales Short sales are on the increase:Through ... 09/28/2010

The Village of Oxford, Oakland County Michigan, 48371Real estate trends, Market reports, Statistics09/22/2010 3 solds reported this week...* 2941 Seymour Lake Rd, $625 (lease), 2 bedrooms & 1 bath* 122 S. Washington St, $785 (lease), 3 bedrooms & 1 bath* 48 W. Burdick St, $118,000 (private), 3 bedrooms & 2 baths 3 new listings...* 233 Oxford Lake Dr, $1,400 (lease), 3 bedrooms & 1.1 baths* 670 Lakes Edge Dr, $275,000 (short sale), 3 bedrooms & 4.1   baths* 55 Lakes Edge Ct, $324,900 (private), 4 bedrooms & 3.1 baths Oxford real estate market today:* The median single family home price is $223,321, down 1%* With a market action index at 15.88, Oxford is currently a    buyer's market* The average property has been on the market for about 205   days, down 5%* Median price per square foot f... 09/22/2010

Lakes of Indianwood, Oxford Michigan Lakes of Indianwood is an upscale subdivision (higher priced, larger homes) covering Orion and Oxford townships in North Oakland County Michigan. The majority of the lots are heavily wooded - some waterfront. There are approximately 90 acres of lakes and streams, 125 acres of wetlands (aka waterfowl habitats), and the Polly Ann Trial runs through the sub. House ages range from the early to mid 90's until now, and there are still vacant lots available. The entire subdivision is in the Lake Orion school district. Lakes of Indianwood is serviced by city sewer and community water, underground utilities. There is no duplication of houses throughout the subdivision. The minimum square footage requirements are 2400 for a ranch, 2700 for a one and a half sto... 09/18/2010

The Village of Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan 48371Real Estate Trends, Market Reports, Statistics09/10/2010 10 new listings this week:* 63 E. Burdick, $475 (lease), 1 bedroom & 1 bath* 39 Pearl St, $630 (lease), 2 bedrooms & 1 bath* 41 Pearl St, $685 (lease), 2 bedrooms & 1 bath* 63 E. Burdick, $850 (lease), 3 bedrooms & 1 bath* 0 S. Washington St, $68,000 (private), commercial* 27 Lincoln St, $69,900 (short sale), 3 bedrooms & 2 baths* 6 Moyer St, $81,000 (private), 4 bedrooms & 2.1 baths* 51 W. Burdick St, $92,900 (bank), 4 bedrooms & 2 baths* 30 Powell St, $95,900 (bank), 3 bedrooms & 1 bath* 39 Pearl St, $98,900 (private), 4 bedrooms & 2 baths Oxford real estate market today:* Median single family home price is $224,940, down 1%* Market action index as of 09/05/10 is at 16.67, a b... 09/10/2010

For those who truly need it, free food is always a Godsend, especially in these tough economic times. Knowing this, the New Beginnings Baptist Church, located on N. Lapeer Rd. on the Oxford / Orion border, held a grocery giveaway on Saturday. Folks were able to stop by the church and grab enough free food to feed themselves and their families. The selection included 9 tables full of assorted nonperishable food items, 1 table piled high with bread and another table overflowing with fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. The church received the donated food on Wednesday, which was perfect timing in light of all the people who probably lost food when the power went out due to Thursday's big storm. The grocery giveaway isn't just a 1 time thing. The church is hoping to do ... 08/31/2010

The Village of Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan 48371Real Estate Trends, Market Reports, Statistics 1 sold reported this week:* 507 Sunset Blvd, $212,000 / 4 bedrooms & 2.1 baths 7 new listings this week:* 122 S. Washington St, $785 (lease) / 3 bedrooms & 1 bath* 36 Cottage Ct, $51,500 / 2 bedrooms & 1 bath* 13 Jersey St, $67,900 / 2 bedrooms & 2 baths / 941 sq.ft* 39 S. Hovey St, $92,500 / 1 bedroom & 1.1 baths* 16 Lincoln St, $105,000 / 3 bedrooms & 1 bath / 1170 sq.ft* 46 Lafayette St, $144,899 / 3 bedrooms & 1.1 baths / 1210 sq.ft* 90 S. Washington St, $1,750,000 (commercial) / 3540 sq.ft Oxford real estate market today (08/28/2010)* The median single family home price is at $226,583 (see chart)* Market action index as of 08/22/2010 is at 16.58, down from 16.98, makes Oxford a buyer... 08/28/2010

The Village of Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan 48371Real Estate Trends, Market Reports, Statistics Listings reported this week:* 7 Hovey St, $79,900 / 7 bedrooms & 3 baths / 2327 sq.ft* 510 Bay Pointe Dr, $245,000 / 4 bedrooms & 3.1 baths / 3013 sq.ft* 55 Mill, $169,900 (commercial) / 6192 sq.ft* 142 S. Washington St, $279,900 (commercial) / 1578 sq.ft 1 sold reported:* 5 Mechanic St, $250,000 (commercial) / 4101 sq.ft Oxford real estate market today (08/08/10)* Single family home price is $227,360* With a market action index at 16.98, Oxford is currently a buyer's market* The average property has been on the market for about 233 days, down about 3%* Price per square foot is about $104 (see chart)* As of August 08, there are about 193 properties on the market in Oxford, up about 2% Whe... 08/14/2010

From the classic cheeseburger with all of the fixings to a steakburger topped with mushrooms and swiss, the classic round patty of meat known as the hamburger is one of the most versatile options on a menu. And starting next May, downtown Oxford will hold a weekend festival geared toward celebrating the hamburger. The Hamburger festival will be the unofficial kickoff to the warm weather season. It will be the weekend after Mother's Day and there will be a carnival, live entertainment, a beer tent. food and all kinds of things. The event will take place on the couple of parcels of Downtown Development Authority property in part of the parking lot and along Randy Fox Dr. behind the finance center over at the bank. The event was well received when first mentioned to the DDA. Got an idea fo... 08/13/2010

Seattle coffee house leaving Oxford by month's end. Coffee lovers better hurry and stop in to Starbuck's Coffee to get their last frappachino before the store closes it's doors for good in a few weeks. In a sign posted in the lobby, Starbucks is informing their customers that the store will close on Sunday, August 22. The Seattle, Washington based company has been a mainstay in downtown Oxford for the past 11 years in the Oxford Professional Center, located at 51 S. Washington St. Before the company closes their doors on August 22nd, they will be holding a Customer Appreciation Day from 1-5 pm. An e-mail from a Starbucks company spokesperson indicated the closing was due in part to several criteria used in identifying stores for closure. The 2,257 square foot area that Starbucks current... 08/10/2010

The Village of Oxford's oldest resident died last week. It's estimated this grand old gentleman resided on Park St. for approximately 150 years, maybe more. He was definitely here before the village was incorporated in 1876. During his lifetime, he provided a sturdy home for creatures ranging from ducks to squirrels. For many years, local school children visited him for lessons in math, science and history. In the summer, he helped cool the neighborhood with shade. In the fall, he displayed a spectacular array of colors. Though he slumbered all winter long, he never failed to wake up in time to let everyone know when spring had arrived. Unfortunately, time finally caught up with this massive silver maple tree as sections of it became rotted and hollow, making it a hazard to both people ... 08/06/2010

The Village of Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan 4837108/01/2010 New listings this week:   68 Pearl St, $79,900 / 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths / 1357 sq.ft   355 Lakes Edge Dr, $185,700 / 4 bedrooms & 3 baths / 1745 sq.ft   730 Lakes Edge Dr, $210,900 / 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths / 2584 sq.ft No solds reported this week: Oxford, was originally named after its township which was given its name by Otis Thompson, since nearly all the settlers had ox teams and probably would hold on to them for some years to come. Oxford has a population near 3,000. Once known as the "Gravel Pit Capital of The World", now most of the pits have turned into lakes and provide many recreational activities. Real estate market statistics as of 08/01/2010 are:* The median single family home price for Oxford is $226,735* Mark... 08/03/2010