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Welcome to Davison
Davison calls itself the "City of Flags," and the hometown pride is easy to see. It has a classic Main Street, an active parks system and close-by I-69, which makes it a practical choice for buyers who work around Flint or want to head east. Like several communities I cover, Davison is really two places: a small city and a larger township around it. Here's my local overview. The current Davison-area listings appear below.
Quick Facts
- County: Genesee (Wikipedia).
- Two municipalities: the City of Davison (5,143 residents at the 2020 Census) sits inside the Davison Township survey area but is administratively separate. Davison Township had 20,434 residents in 2020 (Wikipedia: city; Wikipedia: township).
- ZIP code: 48423. Part of the township uses 48439 (Grand Blanc) (Wikipedia).
- Highway access: I-69 has interchanges at Irish Road (Exit 143) and M-15 (Exit 145) (Wikipedia: I-69 in Michigan; MLive).
- School district: Davison Community Schools.
- Waterways: Black Creek and Kearsley Creek. Potter Lake and Hasler Lake straddle the township's eastern line with Elba Township (Wikipedia).
Neighborhoods & Areas
- City of Davison: about 2 square miles of in-town neighborhoods around downtown Main Street (Wikipedia). One of them grew up on the grounds of the old Rosemoor Park racetrack after 1946.
- Davison Township: the township surrounds the city and offers subdivisions, larger lots and rural parcels across about 33.7 square miles (Wikipedia).
- Near Lake Callis: homes near the township's Lake Callis Recreation Complex on N. Gale Road (Davison Township Parks & Rec).
- East toward Potter Lake: the eastern edge of the township borders Lapeer County.
Schools
Davison Community Schools serves the city and most of the township. Small parts of the township are in Goodrich Area Schools (Wikipedia). Confirm the district for any address with the district.
Living There
Davison's signature event is the Festival of Flags each June. It starts with a parade to downtown and "Meet Me on Main," then moves to Lake Callis for carnival rides, music and a family fun day (City of Davison). In October the Davison DDA hosts a downtown Pumpkin Festival. For everyday recreation, the township's parks include Lake Callis, with swimming, a splash pad and trails, plus the Black Creek Nature Trail and the Davison Area Dog Park.
Tips for Buyers
- City or township? Taxes, assessors and services differ, so I review the parcel's tax record for you.
- Water source: the city operates its own well water system, while the township receives water through the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline (Wikipedia: city; Wikipedia: township). Some rural township homes have a private well and septic.
- Near the creeks: ask about floodplain status and drainage for homes along Black or Kearsley Creek.
- Budget for property taxes to uncap after a sale (MCL 211.27a), and file your Principal Residence Exemption.
Tips for Sellers
- Feature your access to I-69 and downtown, two of Davison's strongest selling points.
- Spell out your municipality, school district and water/sewer setup in the listing.
- Gather maintenance records for the roof, furnace and any well or septic system.
- Plan around big events. A Festival of Flags week open house can draw extra traffic, but parking may be tight near downtown.
FAQ
Why is Davison called the "City of Flags"?
It's the city's official nickname (Wikipedia), and the annual Festival of Flags celebrates it every June.
Is Davison Township part of the City of Davison?
No. The city is administratively separate from the surrounding township (Wikipedia).
Where can I swim in Davison?
The township's Lake Callis Recreation Complex offers swimming and a splash pad (Davison Township).
Let's Talk Davison
Ready to explore Davison or sell your home there? Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.
