A little off the main topic, but Grosse Pointe schools will beat any public school in all of Alabama and especially Madison, Al. With square footage and quality considered, this is on par with your example. https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...0_M36833-92520
The home prices, school argument doesn't ring true. Metro Detroit is fairly good in that area. Much larger factors as you and others have mentioned.
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