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title: "Elm Heights"
url: https://www.hereplymouth.com/elm-heights/
date: 2026-06-22T16:14:58-04:00
modified: 2026-06-22T16:14:58-04:00
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site: "HERE Plymouth"
attribution: "HERE Plymouth"
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# Elm Heights

*Source: [HERE Plymouth](https://www.hereplymouth.com/elm-heights/) — June 22, 2026 by *

Wayne County · Family-Friendly
                

# Elm Heights

                  

Charming downtown Plymouth homes from the 1920s to new builds — tree-lined streets with easy access to the city’s best schools and parks.

              
    
  

  
    
          
                            Mix of 1920s bungalows and new construction on quiet tree-lined streets
                            Walkable access to downtown Plymouth and Kellogg Park
                            Strong Plymouth-Canton school access
              
    
    
    

      
      
        

### Quick Facts

        ZIP48170                CategoryFamily-Friendly        Platted1920        Main CorridorElm St / Evergreen Ave / Junction St corridor        CountyWayne County      

      
      
        

### At A Glance

        Walkability68/100        Commute5 minutes walk or 2 minutes drive        InterstateI-275 via Ann Arbor Trail, 3 miles east        VibeClassic, family-centered, walkable — Plymouth's central residential core        Best ForFamilies wanting Plymouth-Canton schools within city limits; buyers seeking walkable access to downtown; professionals wanting Plymouth character without premium Hough Park pricing      

      
      
        

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## Location

        

Elm Heights is located in central Plymouth, roughly along Elm Street and Evergreen Avenue south of downtown. The neighborhood is within walking distance of Kellogg Park and downtown Plymouth, about half a mile from Main Street. I-275 access is via Ann Arbor Trail about 3 miles east.

                  [**Open Elm Heights in Google Maps →**42.3700° N, 83.4730° W · ZIP 48170](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.37,-83.473)
              
    
    
          
        

## Character

        

Elm Heights is a quintessential Plymouth neighborhood — well-maintained older homes alongside modern new builds on modest lots with mature tree canopy. It appeals to families seeking Plymouth-Canton schools within the city of Plymouth itself, and to buyers who want walkability to downtown Plymouth's vibrant restaurant and arts scene.

      
    
    
          
        

## History

        

Elm Heights developed in the 1920s and 1930s as Plymouth grew outward from its original town plat. The neighborhood has seen consistent reinvestment with teardowns and new construction, reflecting Plymouth's sustained desirability.

      
    
    
    
    
    
      
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## Schools

        
                                  
              
                Elementary
                                  
                              
              Starkweather Elementary School
              Plymouth-Canton Community Schools                            
                                  [SC Report Card →](https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/educational-assessment)
                                                  [School site →](https://www.pccsk12.com)
                              
            
                                  
              
                Middle
                                  
                              
              West Middle School
              Plymouth-Canton Community Schools                            
                                  [SC Report Card →](https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/educational-assessment)
                                                  [School site →](https://www.pccsk12.com)
                              
            
                                  
              
                High
                                  
                              
              Plymouth High School (Wildcats)
              Plymouth-Canton Community Schools                            
                                  [SC Report Card →](https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/educational-assessment)
                                                  [School site →](https://pcep.pccsk12.com)
                              
            
                  
        

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

      
    
    
          
        

## Nearby Retail & Dining

        

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              **Downtown Plymouth — Main Street / Kellogg Park**
               — Full restaurant row, coffee, boutiques, and events               *(0.5 mi north)*

      
    
    
          
        

## Healthcare & Essentials

        

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              **Henry Ford Medical Center — Plymouth**
               Medical center               *(2 mi north)*

      
    
    
    
      
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