Woodward Corridor

Vibrant walking downtown areas are an attractive feature of the Woodward Corridor communities, chock full of boutique shops and resturaunts you’ll find gems to delight everyone including some of my personal favorites like:

• The Detroit Zoo- Royal Oak

• Woodward Dream Cruise- Royal Oak & Ferndale

• Arts Beats & Eats- Royal Oak

• Vinsetta Garage Restaurant- Royal Oak

• Red Coat Tavern- Royal Oak

• Duggan’s- Royal Oak

• Rustbelt Market- Ferndale

• Funky Ferndale & DIY Art Fairs- Ferndale

• Toast- Ferndale

• Imperial- Ferndale

• Clark’s Ice Cream- Berkley

• Catching Fireflies- Berkley

• The Maple Theater- Bloomfield Hills

Many of the Woodward Corridor public districts offer school of choice, through various application processes. The Pleasant Ridge community does not have its own public schools, and is instead served by both Ferndale & Royal Oak districts, while Huntington Woods is served by Berkley Schools. Read more about public district schools below. Notable private schools include Brother Rice Catholic School in Royal Oak.

• Ferndale- Ferndale Public Schools has 2 Elementaries, 1 Middle School and 2 High Schools. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Learn more on Niche.com

• Royal Oak- Royal Oak Public School District has 6 Elementaries, 1 Middle School and 1 High School. The district maintains a Student-Teacher ratio of 16:1. Learn more on Niche.com

• Berkley- Berkley Schools is the public district serving both Berkley & Oak Park. There are 5 Elementaries, 2 Middle Schools and 1 High School. The average Student-Teacher ratio 1s 17:1. Learn more at Niche.com

• Birmingham- Birmingham public schools has 10 Elementaries, 3 Middle Schools and 2 High Schools. Their Student-Techer ratio is 15:1. Learn more at Niche.com

• Bloomfield Hills- Bloomfield Hills public schools has 4 Elementaries, 2 Middle Schools and 1 High School. The district maintains a Student-Teacher ratio of 14:1. Learn more on Niche.com

• West Bloomfield- West Bloomfield district has 5 Elementaries, 1 Middle School and 2 High Schools and offers a STEAM program. The district has a Student-Techer ratio of 17:1. Learn more on Niche.com

Berkley-

• Walkable Downtown District- free parking

• Farmers Market- Thurs Jun-Oct

• Community Center

Birmingham-

• Walkable Downtown District

• Farmer’s Market

• Booth Park

Royal Oak-

• Walkable Downtown District

• Farmers Market

• Lindell Ice Arena

Ferndale-

• Walkable Downtown District

• Donald Red Geary Skate Park

• Dog Park

• Splash Pad

• Community Pool

• Movies in the Park

West Bloomfield-

• Sports Parks- Keith & Drake

• Dog Parks

• Nature Preserve

• Multi-use trail sytem

• Splash Pad

• Two public golf courses- Bay Point & Shenandoah

The Woodward Corridor boasts a diverse array of architectural styles reflecting a rich history and evolving urban landscape. From the historic Revival & Art Deco buildings of downtown Birmingham to the charming Victorian homes lining the historic neighborhoods of Ferndale and Royal Oak, the area offers a unique blend of traditional and modern designs. Mid-century modern gems are scattered throughout, alongside new and revitalized industrial loft spaces.

Ferndale- $320,800 Avg Purchase Price for Single Family Home as of Dec 2023.

Royal Oak- $272,700 Avg Purchase Price for Single Family Home as of Dec 2023.

Berkley- $273,000 Avg Purchase Price for Single Family Home as of Dec 2023.

Birmingham- $550,000 Avg Purchase Price for Single Family Home as of Dec 2023.

Bloomfield Hills- $650,000 Avg Purchase Price for Single Family Home as of Dec 2023.

West Bloomfield-$379,000 Avg Purchase Price for Single Family Home as of Dec 2023.