Rural living in a small town atmosphere is as comfortable as it is affordable here in Waterford.

The community continues to grow as people discover that it has some of the most affordable and diverse living accommodations anywhere. The median home value is around $73,000.

Many homes are familiar sites in well-established, clean neighborhoods whose streets are shaded by stately trees.

Homes in the area date back before statehood in 1848. Many proudly claim an 1830’s and 1840’s birthday. The turn of the 20th Century brought some beautiful Victorian design.

Recent development has brought condominium projects to the area and another is in the planning stages. Townhomes and multi-family projects abound. Condominiums sell from the $90’s to the $220’s. Rental housing in 2000 is available from $400-$1200 monthly.

Innovative builders utilizing new technology ensure that Waterford homes are modern and well-constructed. Homes with Styrofoam foundations have been built in Rochester and a prototype concrete home is being built in the Bayside subdivision.

Custom homes are being built in town and in the countryside. Shepherd Oaks has beautiful homes and acreages for the equestrienne. Bayside homes from the modest to the spectacular are being constructed.

Housing is priced from around $100,000 to the waterfront high of more than $1,000,000. A typical building site sells for between $35,000-$50,000. A large part of our area is sewered by municipal sewer. Our village and township governments are working hard to balance growth with the ambiance of this exceptional area.

The combination of great residential living with a thriving business district demonstrates Waterford’s commitment to future progress.

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