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Welcome to Goodrich
Goodrich is a small village east of Grand Blanc, surrounded by the open countryside of Atlas Township. When buyers tell me they want room to breathe, a close-knit school community and a slower pace without being far from town, I often bring them here. In this part of Genesee County you'll see wooded lots, farm fields and a village mill pond. The current Goodrich-area listings appear below.
Quick Facts
- County: Genesee. The Village of Goodrich lies within Atlas Township (Wikipedia).
- ZIP code: 48438 (Wikipedia). Atlas Township also includes parts of the 48411 (Atlas), 48423 (Davison) and 48439 (Grand Blanc) ZIP codes (Wikipedia).
- Population: 2,022 in the village and 8,352 in Atlas Township at the 2020 Census (Wikipedia: village; Wikipedia: township).
- History: settled in 1835–36 by the Goodrich family and incorporated as a village in 1957 (Wikipedia).
- Highway access: M-15 crosses Atlas Township at Kipp Corners (Wikipedia).
- School district: Goodrich Area Schools.
- Water: the Goodrich Mill Pond is formed by a dam on Kearsley Creek (Village Master Plan).
Neighborhoods & Areas
- Village of Goodrich: in-village neighborhoods close to the schools, Goodrich Commons and the Mill Pond (Village of Goodrich).
- Atlas Township: the township surrounds the village and is mostly rural, with acreage, wooded parcels and country homes.
- Atlas: an unincorporated community about a mile north of Goodrich on Kearsley Creek, and the township's original settlement (Wikipedia).
- Kipp Corners: an unincorporated crossroads on M-15 in the township (Wikipedia).
Schools
Goodrich Area Schools has its central office at 8029 S. Gale Road in Goodrich. The district's boundaries reach beyond Atlas Township: small areas of Grand Blanc Township and Davison Township are also assigned to Goodrich (Wikipedia: Grand Blanc Twp.; Wikipedia: Davison Twp.). Confirm the district for any address with the district.
Living There
Goodrich Commons, a village park between Erie Street and Hegel Road, has courts, a playground and picnic areas. Nearby, a small Huron Street parcel known as "Calming Cove" offers a quiet spot to view and fish the Mill Pond (Village Parks & Recreation Plan; The Citizen). Just up the road, Atlas County Park on Hegel Road has trails, fishing and a kayak and canoe launch onto the Atlas Millpond. For shopping and dining, Grand Blanc and Davison are both nearby.
Tips for Buyers
- Village vs. township: village and Atlas Township parcels can have different millages, services and zoning. I'll pull the parcel record before you commit.
- Most rural township homes rely on a private well and septic. Test the water, have the septic evaluated and confirm well depth and age.
- Acreage questions: check zoning for outbuildings, animals and any plans to split the land with Atlas Township before you buy.
- Budget for Michigan's post-sale tax uncapping (MCL 211.27a), and file your Principal Residence Exemption.
Tips for Sellers
- Show off the land. Survey, acreage, outbuildings and mature trees are major selling points in Goodrich.
- Have well, septic, furnace and propane or natural gas details ready. Rural buyers ask about all of them.
- Long driveways and winter access matter. If you list in winter, keep the drive plowed and the paths clear.
- Make the school district clear, since many buyers come to Goodrich for its schools.
FAQ
Is Goodrich part of Atlas Township?
Yes. The Village of Goodrich sits at the center of Atlas Township (Wikipedia).
Do Goodrich-area homes have city water?
It varies. Many rural homes in the township use private wells and septic systems, so check the utilities for each property.
Where can I kayak near Goodrich?
Atlas County Park has a kayak and canoe launch onto the Atlas Millpond (Genesee County Parks).
Let's Talk Goodrich
If you're dreaming of more space in Goodrich, or you're ready to sell, I'd love to help. Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.
