Thornton Farms subdivision is an expanding subdivision of new construction 1.5 and 2-story homes. The older homes in the neighborhood were built by Centrex Homes in the late 2000s and the current Builder is Lombardo Homes. Current models include: The Mackinac, The Traverse, The Petoskey, The Charlevoix, the Ludington, and The Manistique. Floorplans range from 1100-2700 sq. ft. and have 3-4 bedrooms, 2.1-3.1 baths, master-suites, designated laundry rooms, attached 2-car garages, and decks/patios.
Thornton Farms also offers a Clubhouse, community pool, and a children's playground. Close to Dexter as well as Ann Arbor, Thornton Farms is conveniently situated near some of the most vibrant cities in southeast Michigan while still maintaining a quiet country charm thanks to the surrounding natural wooded areas and farmland.
Children Attend Dexter Schools which provide bus transportation from the neighborhood.
Sold on September 25, 2021 for $315,000
4 bed, 2.1 bath, 2,052 sqft
8335 Crab Apple Trail, Dexter
Location:
Located on the southwest corner of Jackson and S. Parker Rd., Thronton Farms is just south of I-94 access into Chelsea and Jackson to the west and Metro-Detroit cities like Ann Arbor, Plymouth, and Belleville to the east. Surrounded by ample shopping and dining along Jackson Rd. as well as in Dexter, Chelsea, and Ann Arbor, Thornton Farms is close to modern conveniences in every direction.
Neighborhood Amenities:
On-Site:
Clubhouse with outdoor community pool and children's playground
spacious backyards with decks/patios, many backing up to wooded areas with mature trees
3 well kept community ponds
Fences allowed with HOA approval
Off-Site:
Adjacent to wooded areas and farmland which provides privacy and quiet comfort
Washtenaw Area Value Express (W.A.V.E) comes to the neighborhood on weekends and takes residents to various spots in Chelsea and Dexter such as the Jackson Rd. Meijer
4-miles, a 5-7 minute drive to downtown Dexter shopping and dining.
3-miles, a 5-minute drive to Jackson Rd. Meijer, Menards, Lowes, and Tractor Supply
7-miles, a 10-minute drive from Westgate Village Shopping Center in Ann Arbor
Travel and Commute:
2-miles, a 3-minute drive to I-94 access into Metro-Detroit
2.5-miles, less than a 5-minute drive from Dexter High School
3.7-miles, a 5-7 minute drive from Anchor Elementary School
5-miles, a 7-10 minute drive to Mill Creek Middle School
9-miles, a 15-20 minute drive to downtown Ann Arbor and The University of Michigan
7-miles, an 8-10 minute drive to downtown Chelsea
28-miles, a 25-30 minute drive to downtown Jackson.
"Very well, being a first-time seller I was afraid it would go horrible but was explained in great detail. The Piper Partners are extremely good at what they do. From their knowledge of markets and how to attract buyers."
- Matt and Jessica