Columbia Central Real Estate

Columbia Central Real Estate

Welcome to Brooklyn, Michigan, a charming town nestled in the heart of Jackson County, where community spirit meets educational excellence. One of the standout features of this picturesque area is the Columbia Central School District, renowned for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for students of all ages.

Columbia Central School District serves a diverse student population, offering a range of educational programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each learner. With a strong emphasis on academic achievement, the district boasts a dedicated team of educators who are passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential. From innovative teaching methods to a robust curriculum, Columbia Central ensures that every child is prepared for success in an ever-evolving world.

Parents will appreciate the district’s focus on not just academic excellence, but also character development and community involvement. Students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, from sports to arts, fostering a well-rounded educational experience that cultivates teamwork, creativity, and leadership skills.

In addition to its strong educational framework, Columbia Central School District benefits from its close-knit community, where families come together to support local events and initiatives. The commitment to education is palpable, making this area an ideal place for families seeking a supportive environment for their children’s growth.

If you’re considering a move to Brooklyn, MI, the Columbia Central School District is just one of the many reasons to call this vibrant community home. Experience the perfect blend of quality education, community spirit, and small-town charm right here in Jackson County!

Newest Listings in Columbia Central

26019370 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Great opportunity to own a Lake Columbia access lot in Brooklyn, MI! Nicely sized parcel offering a peaceful setting with mature trees. Enjoy private association access to parks, boat launches, and all-sports recreation. Lake Columbia is a private, member-only lake community featuring boating, fishing, swimming, and year-round activities. Association dues cover lake and park maintenance, ensuring a well-kept environment for all owners as well as garbage service. Conveniently located near Michigan International Speedway, restaurants, and golf courses. Whether you're looking to build now or invest for the future, this is an affordable way to enjoy lake living! Buyer is responsible for any ongoing or future special assessments (e.g. Road work & or sewer hook-up fees)

Kelley Road, Brooklyn

3 Baths ⋅ 25048409 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

It's your chance to own a vibrant piece of all-American small-town charm in the heart of Brooklyn, MI! On the west side of the boulevard, this mixed-use commercial building offers endless possibilities. Enjoy revenue from 2 sources: The upstairs offers a beautifully finished 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment. The main level w/a thriving Main Street storefront plus 3,000 sqft of versatile finished space ready to become your professional hub. It offers a rare asset that sets this property apart: an owned parking lot w/12-15 spaces, highly coveted in the village! Surrounded by chic boutiques, home décor shops, a bustling pub, cozy coffeehouses, dining options, wineries, golf courses,& dozens of lakes, you'll benefit from steady traffic all year. Whether you envision a specialty retail destination, professional suites, or a mixed-use venture, this property offers the space, visibility, & location to make it happen. Don't just open a business--become part of the fabric of the beloved Irish Hills

132 N Main Street, Brooklyn

25034632 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! Not only is this incredible hunting land, but this also has strong timber on it to harvest, a pole barn already on site and a scenic, expansive pond. Purchase this to build your next home or use it for recreational/hunting purposes! Pole barn is 1400 sqft--plenty of room for all your toys and hobbies! OH AND BY THE WAY- PURCHASER TO RETAIN MINERAL RIGHTS UPON SALE. There is an active oil well that is producing income yearly with West Bay Exploration. Variety of usage and opportunity-zoned residential with property class being agricultural. This is a split from a parent parcel--splits are to be approved by Norvel Township with new tax identification numbers and assessments.

8896 CASE Road, Brooklyn

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Joseph Verbeke

Grab a cup of coffee and let’s get to know each other better… I grew up in Lapeer, MI. As a kid, I was an avid bowler, baseball player, and musician. I fell in love with Albion and the surrounding areas as a student at Albion College. I was a music major and my goal was to be a school band director. Growing up, I loved performing in my school band, recitals, and eventually leading our marching band as the drum major. I still look back on those times with such fond memories. When I returned home to Lapeer during my college summers, I taught music lessons and worked at the community center with the summer day camp program and helped with the area’s summer recreation baseball and softball leagues. My first job as a music teacher was at Vandercook Lake Public Schools in southeast Jackson. After marrying my amazing wife, we moved to Denver so she could complete graduate school. I taught for four years at Kearney Middle School in Commerce City, CO, which is also where we bought our first home through the HUD Teacher Next Door Program. The population of Commerce City was prominently Hispanic and required some adapting on our part, but it was home for three years and we loved it. As beautiful as Colorado was, when I was accepted as a grad student at University of Michigan, it was our opportunity to move back home. While I completed my graduate degree in music education in the 2008-2009 school year, we also had our son, Ian. Emily and I found jobs in the metro Detroit area in 2009 and we bought our second home in Allen Park, which was about halfway between our two jobs. As much as we loved our jobs in education, both of us sought the challenge of opening a business and working for ourselves. Emily’s family has a history of entrepreneurship, and I was always interested in business, even though I chose a different career path out of college. We decided to join the Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt franchise as frozen yogurt was gaining popularity and it seemed as if our background in education and serving families seemed like a great fit for a family dessert shop. The experience was extremely valuable and not entirely profitable, so after our lease ended, we sold the business and decided to move back to Albion. Emily was going to help at the growing family business, Caster Concepts on employee engagement and I was going to help develop the rental property business my mother-in-law had built over the past few years. It became apparent that I could get my real estate license and start to make a name for myself helping people buy and sell real estate in Albion. As I worked with our tenants and our rental properties, my knowledge about houses improved and I started realizing that I could use my newfound skills for more than just rental properties and began to build my business as an agent and eventually a broker and owner of ACE Real Estate Services. Getting started in any business is challenging, and this was no different. I remember feeling like I was chasing and chasing fast moving listings with my buyer clients and didn’t have much to show for it. Thankfully, with lots of hard work, education and self-determination, I slowly built my book of clients and started to make an increasing impact for my clients, my network, and the surrounding communities. The most fulfilling part of my work is delivering at a high level to earn my clients’ trust. When this happens, they refer me to their friends and extended families and perhaps I can help them down the road with home questions that go beyond just buying and selling real estate. Today, I’m grateful to be helping homeowners in Springport, Albion, Homer and nearby areas seamlessly move from one home to the next.

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