Canton Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Michigan

Canton Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Michigan

Located in Wayne County, about 30 minutes west of Detroit and 20 minutes east of Ann Arbor, is the quiet township of Canton. Canton was founded in 1834 and the nearly 80,000 residents pride themselves on commitment to home and family. Real estate market options consist of single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses. The Canton Parks Division operates six parks and Summit on the Park community and recreation center, in Heritage Park. The parks feature ball fields, courts, playgrounds, picnic areas and walking trails. There are sports leagues, classes and activities for children and adults. Canton Sport Center offers softball, baseball, basketball, golf, volleyball, racquetball, and flag football for all ages. There are also two 27-hole golf courses in Canton Township, Pheasant Run Golf Club and Fellow Creek Golf Club. Children in Canton attend schools in Plymouth-Canton Public Schools, Van Buren Public Schools or Wayne-Westland Public Schools. Township history is important to Canton residents and the Canton Historical Society, which was founded in 1977 and operates a museum in the Canton Center School. Community events include Liberty Fest, Flea Market, an antique appraisal clinic, Harvest Dinner and holiday activities. The Village Theatre at Cherry Hill, operated by the Canton Leisure Division, is a community-gathering place for artists, arts activities, performances and arts education. Convenient shopping areas offer goods and services, rounding out this well-balanced city.