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Ann Arbor Hills homes, close to campus and the hospital
Larger homes on bigger lots, many mid-century modern, close to the University of Michigan campus and hospital.
Living in Ann Arbor Hills
Ann Arbor Hills is one of the Ann Arbor neighborhoods I know best, and one of the city's luxury areas. Its homes are larger, on somewhat bigger lots, and many of them are mid-century modern designs, alongside other distinctive classic styles.
The location is a big part of the appeal. Ann Arbor Hills is very close to the University of Michigan hospital and campus. You can walk or bike to downtown and the university, and you can walk to the stadium on game days.
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Ann Arbor Hills homes and architecture
Ann Arbor Hills homes don't look alike, and that's much of their charm. A mid-century modern house might sit near a classic home of a completely different style. Each one has its own character.
That variety means comparing homes here takes care. Two houses of similar size can differ in design, lot, and condition, and those differences affect value. When you're buying, I'll show you which recent sales truly compare. Read more about buying a home in Ann Arbor Hills.
A neighborhood of architect-designed homes
Ann Arbor Hills has an architecture story worth knowing. Between 1950 and 1970, architecture professors from the University of Michigan designed homes here, and the result is what Michigan Modern, a statewide architecture project, calls a remarkable collection of mid-century modern homes.
Robert Metcalf, who later served as dean of the university's architecture school from 1968 to 1986, designed more than 78 houses in Ann Arbor, and 15 of them remain in Ann Arbor Hills. His homes are known for their attention to detail and for how they sit on their lots to bring in light and views.
Other names stand out too. Alden Dow, who apprenticed with Frank Lloyd Wright, designed his first Ann Arbor house here, for his sister, Martha Towsley. And William Muschenheim's home on Heather Way once had every door and piece of trim painted a different bright color.
Many homes from this era share the features George Brigham, another university architect, helped popularize: large windows, warm wood, flat roofs with wide eaves, and patios that bring the outdoors in. If you love mid-century design, I'll help you understand what you're looking at, including what has been changed over the years and what is original.
The trade-off: no sidewalks
Most of Ann Arbor Hills has no sidewalks. For some buyers, that doesn't matter. For others, it does, especially if you plan to walk every day. It's worth knowing before you choose a street.
Even without sidewalks, the neighborhood stays close to everything. Campus, the hospital, and downtown are all a short walk or bike ride away.
Selling your Ann Arbor Hills home
Distinctive architecture needs presentation that shows it. Professional photos and video capture the design, the light, and the details that set your home apart, and drone footage shows the lot and how close it sits to campus and the hospital.
A paid social media campaign then puts your home in front of buyers in and around Ann Arbor, including those relocating for a University of Michigan job. Your price comes from the sales that truly compare, and we set it together. See selling your home in Ann Arbor Hills or what your home is worth.
If you're buying or selling here, call me or send a note. You can also compare it with nearby Geddes Heights or read my guide to Ann Arbor neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ann Arbor Hills close to the University of Michigan hospital?
Yes. It's very close to the hospital and campus, and you can walk or bike to downtown and the university.
Does Ann Arbor Hills have sidewalks?
Most of the neighborhood does not, so it's worth considering if you plan to walk every day.
Who designed the mid-century modern homes in Ann Arbor Hills?
Many were designed between 1950 and 1970 by University of Michigan architecture professors, including Robert Metcalf, who has 15 houses still standing in the neighborhood.
What style are Ann Arbor Hills homes?
Many are mid-century modern, along with other distinctive classic styles, on somewhat bigger lots.
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