Richland MI Real Estate has more of everything a community should have, especially more than expected for a community its size. Richland and Greater Kalamazoo have nearly a quarter million residents.  We are located midway, between Detroit and Chicago, just 2 ½ hours from big city amenities. We get the best of both worlds while maintaining a special quality of life and core family values.  In less than an hour, you may picnic and swim on the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan.  Fruit and vegetable stands overflow with the bounty of local blueberries, cherries and apples.  From December to March, enjoy winter sports and plentiful snow fall.  Residents love the abundance of wooded land, lakes (249) and streams in the area.  The village park defines our community: surrounded by quintessential American standards; the local library, the little white church, local businesses, and a food market.  Residents adore near-by Gull Lake, one of Michigan’s premiere clear water sailing venues. 

The Richland school system is among the areas most respected K-12 programs…recently investing more than $50,000,000. to create a brilliant new learning environment. Higher education thrives at Western Michigan University, designated as one of America’s 50 research universities; Kalamazoo College, our outstanding liberal arts college; and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, offering broad-based education and technical instruction.

Lovers of the arts, enjoy the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts; the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, the nationally acclaimed Gilmore International Music Festival, outstanding professional theater and dance companies, and much more. If you are interested in sports; have fun with the Western Michigan University Broncos as they compete in NCAA Division I sporting events or experience professional hockey at Wings Stadium.  Golfers may visit one of the areas many beautiful public or private golf courses.

This is a great place to live and work.  Area real estate values are very reasonable.  The average list home price for the Richland area is $279,228.  Market statistics indicate there are 146 active listings and 22 pending sales.  As of June 2008, a total of 52 homes have sold with an average selling price of $256,357.  The average time on the market is 83 days.  Homes sales in the Richland remain stable when compared to other parts of the state and country, and we are experiencing a gradual upturn during 2008.  There are many excellent homes for sale in Richland MI real estate market…great values, but you need a local expert to help find them.  PJ and Stephen Phillips are experienced real estate professionals who have years of home buying and selling experience in the area.  For professional and knowledgeable service in the Richland MI Real Estate market, contact PJ directly at 269 998-5168 or Stephen at 269 330-6650.