East Jordan

Welcome to East Jordan, Michigan, a four-season destination! Nature abounds here where the famed Jordan River meets Lake Charlevoix. You can enjoy all of this by partaking in the myriad of recreational activities the area has to offer, or by "getting away from it all".

This page gives a very detailed overview of the homes, condominiums, land, and commercial property for sale in East Jordan, Michigan.

Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $620K
Lowest Price $54.9K
Highest Price $3.9M
Total Listings 51
Avg. Days On Market 210
Avg. Price/SQFT $312

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Check out this video for a look at East Jordan real estate, or read on to learn more about life in East Jordan

East Jordan Real Estate

Homes to an artsy, outdoorsy community, East Jordan is perhaps best known as the gateway to one of Northern Michigan's coolest wild places: the Jordan River Valley, an 18,000-acre paradise loaded with old-growth forest and the pristine Jordan River.  Because of the area's rich history, the homes for sale in the East Jordan real estate market are typically charming cottages and mature single-family homes, each with its unique perks and varying property sizes.  If you're looking for a home with a little more privacy, it doesn't get much better than right here. Properties here, especially those on large parcels, are hugged by lush patches of woodlands and greenery, which further enhances that feeling of exclusivity and seclusion. 

If you are looking to move to an area that possesses unlimited numbers of outdoor natural amenities to enjoy all four seasons, have a rich, cultural environment, and provide excellent quality of life, the East Jordan real estate market is the answer.

The recreational offerings, attractions, and family-friendly festivals are nearly endless. This "classically American town" has a little bit of something for everyone.

There are many different housing options in Charlevoix including condominiums for saledowntown homes for saleland lover homes for saleluxury homes for sale, and waterfront homes for sale.

According to the Northern Michigan Multi-Listing Service, the average sales price for a home in East Jordan, Michigan is $214,476, with a low of $5,000 in 2019 and a high of $4,850,000 on Lake Charlevoix in 2020. The average sales price for a condominium in East Jordan, Michigan is $329,027, with a low of $99,000 in 2010 and a high of $980,000 on Lake Charlevoix in 2019.

East Jordan Community Highlights

Residents of East Jordan enjoy a fantastic quality of life. Because of this community’s location on the shores of Lake Charlevoix, locals are never more than a couple of miles from recreation along the water.  East Jordan is popular among those who love to fish because of the fantastic range of species that populate the waters. 

Although the town itself is small, it has several services including its police department, fire department, and medical center.  Residents will also find a small shopping plaza and several restaurants.

Nearby you will find great hiking and biking trails that will take you around Lake Charlevoix and down to the beach.  And if you are raising a family the schools in the area are good and the affordability of a town like East Jordan, coupled with the amenities, make this a very attractive place to live in Northern Michigan.

For canoe and kayak enthusiasts, there are few more beautiful spots to paddle than the scenic Jordan River Valley.  The high bluffs that surround the river reach nearly 500 feet in some places and are particularly gorgeous during the fall color season.  Navigating the waters of the Jordan River doesn't require a ton of expertise, but complete beginners may prefer a guided group trip with Jordan Valley outfitters, which offers tours and a full line of kayak, canoe, and tubing rentals.

Residents of East Jordan love to hang out at the local coffee shops and bakeries.  There are also a few art galleries and boutique stores, which are always popular with tourists.  For those with a flair for the outdoors, there is an extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails nearby to explore, which leads up to the town's reservoir in the mountains. 

A popular attraction in East Jordan is the Raven Hill Discovery Center.  It was established in 1991, opened in 1992, and is the only place in northern Lower Michigan where children and adults can link science, history & the arts with hands-on activities and explorations both indoors and outdoors.  The Center is located on 157 acres in Charlevoix County adjacent to Little Traverse Conservancy’s Raven Ridge Nature Preserve.  Raven Hill is a teaching institution whose students are its visitors and its teachers are the collections and displays, just as much as the staff and volunteers.

East Jordan Annual Events

Raven Hill Summer Magic Festival, Music in the Park Concert, Raven Hill Nature Lovers Camp, 40th Annual Charlevoix County Senior Picnic & Health Expo

Schools Near Homes in East Jordan, Michigan

The Charlevoix Intermediate School District (Char-Em ISD) is responsible for students in the East Jordan area. Char-Em ISD serves local school districts within Charlevoix, Emmet, and northern Antrim counties.  The districts within their service area cover approximately 1,100 square miles and collectively operate 11 local public schools, three public school academies, and six private schools, serving more than 9,000 students. East Jordan Public Schools offer the following schools: 

Focused on Northern Michigan Investment Real Estate

Brook is focused on lifestyle real estate investment properties as most people want a vacation home to make lifelong memories that endure for their entire family, leave a profound legacy for generations, and they want a solid financial investment at the same time.  While the area does have many good realtors, there aren’t many with the unique financial, vacation home investing, and technology marketing background. Brook uses his diverse skill set to help clients properly evaluate and determine whether a vacation home makes financial sense.

"I have significant experience buying and selling investment real estate and I'd like to help you find the perfect vacation home investment. Send me a message or give me a call at 231.459.3179 to learn more today."

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