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Hawkshire Estates Located in Historic Burton, Michigan!

Located in southeastern Genesee county, approximately 60 miles north of Detroit, Burton occupies an area of approximately 23.5 square miles.  Originally organized as a township in 1856 the area was named after John Burton, a prominent local farmer.  It had grown out of the Atherton Settlement founded in 1829. In 1971 township leaders made the decision to seek city status for the area.  The township residents voted on May 16, 1972 to incorporate and the city was officially formed later that year.

Over the years the area gained population and changed from an agricultural community to a thriving suburban community.  In 1829 there were a handful of residents living in the Atherton Settlement.  According to the 2000 Census the population has grown to 30,308.  To keep pace the city government has had to expand.  The Police Department has grown from 20 part time to 41 full time police officers.  The Fire Department has a full time Chief, Assistant Chief, and 64 paid “on-call” firefighters serving the city from three fire stations.

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Recreation

Recreational opportunities abound in Burton. The park system includes Kelly Lake Park, a 40 acre facility with a lake, nature trails, picnic pavilion, and a newly asphalted bike path.  There is also For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum, a 380 acre complex featuring the DeWaters Education Center and the Corydon E. Foot Bird Collection. In addition to its parks Burton is home to two 18-hole golf courses and a year-round indoor ice skating arena.
 

Employment

Burton, MI is located directly at the crossroads of I-75 and I-69 and just minutes away from I-475, M-15, and US 23.  This ideal location allows the community to preserve its small town atmosphere while offering easy access to many major employers.  The world headquarters for General Motors Service Parts Operations is just 15 minutes away, as is the award winning Genesys Regional Medical Center.  Burton's close proximity to many major roadways provides an ideal location for travel to Lansing, the state's capital, as well as to North Oakland County, the automotive capital of the world. 

 

Housing

Many residents prefer the short commute to these areas for two primary reasons - first, they enjoy all of the benefits that Burton has to offer, and  second, housing is much more affordable when compared to other areas.  Savings of $25,000 to $50,000 on comparable sized homes are not at all uncommon.  Home owners are able to enjoy a higher standard of living and a greater quality of life by wisely choosing to invest in the Burton area, and in particular, in the beautiful Hawkshire Estates community!


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