This is the Belleville neighborhood nearest and dearest to my own heart. This is where I was raised from birth. It’s where I played with neighborhood kids building clubhouses in backyards and riding bikes around the block. It is also where I chose to further extend my family’s roots by purchasing a home on the same street I grew up on and where my husband and I are raising our own family.
This neighborhood west of Main Street within The City of Belleville contains many streets included in the original Belleville plat dating back to 1848. You will find about every style of construction and layout in an eclectic mix of homes, some built centuries apart from the one next door. A few homes date back to the 1800’s, a large number were built in the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s, while some were built within the last few decades. Basements are fairly common. Streets are paved and most have sidewalks and streetlights. Some homes are on the lakefront. Residents enjoy a convienient walk to enjoy views of Belleville Lake at Horizon Park, playgrounds at Victory Park, The Belleville Area Museum, The Belleville Area District Library, as well as many special events, festivals and downtown businesses. Food, drinks and ice cream are also a short walk away from places like Egan’s Pub, The Bayou Grill, Johnny’s on the Lake, A&W, Frosty Boy, Benitos Pizza, The Lunch Box, Sam’s Place, and Captain Nemo’s Submarines.
Streets include High Street, Roys Street, Charles Street, Brain Avenue, Edison Avenue, West Columbia Avenue, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, 4th Street, Wabash Avenue and Henry Street.
Municipality: City of Belleville
Mailing City: Belleville, MI 48111
Elementary School – Van Buren Public Schools – Edgemont Elementary
Resident Testimonials –
“We don’t just live in a neighborhood, we are a family. We all watch over the kids on our street, mow each other’s grass, and look out for one another” – Jessica, resident since 2013
“Our neighbors are not just neighbors with an occasional wave or borrowing a cup of milk, my neighbors have become my friends, my family” –Shellie, resident since 2001
“I like that we are in walking distance of good businesses and great friends. You can go get ice cream and walk the calories off going home. You can walk to the pub for dinner and a drink without worrying about driving home.” – Kelly, resident since 1993
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