FLINT, Mich. – A long dormant development project has been given new life. Sugar Maple Farms, located in Flint’s 3rd Ward, has recently seen nine new homes built, quadrupling the subdivision’s housing stock with more new builds to come. Mayor Sheldon Neeley and 3rd Ward Ambassador LaShawn Johnson joined members of Flint & Genesee Chamber and Exclusive House of Real Estate to honor the progress made in strengthening Flint’s available housing.
The Sugar Maple Farms development, situated to the south of Kearsley Lake Golf Course, has seen a revitalization from the nine new homes constructed since the end of last year. With 10 more homes currently under construction, a total 36 homes are expected to be finished by the end of the year.
“Housing is such an important part of our community in Flint and throughout Genesee County. It gives people an investment into where they are, and businesses recognize that.”” said Andrew Younger, Executive Director of Flint & Genesee Chamber. “We’re so excited to see that momentum building.”
Darren Peterfi of Exclusive House of Real Estate says he’s hoping to attract either first-time homebuyers or older homeowners looking to right-size their homes. “Rather than maybe going to a condo or a townhouse, they can afford something that offers a tight-knit community right here on the golf course with great amenities close by,” Peterfi said. “It’s a really exciting day to see new development come into the city again.”
Previous construction was halted in 2008 after the previous developer lost the property to foreclosure. The City of Flint Department of Business and Community Services worked in earnest to find a new developer to finish the project.
