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Buying a home in College Heights
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Buying a home in College Heights
Buying a home in College Heights gives you a popular Ypsilanti neighborhood with good resale, near Eastern Michigan University. Candy Cane Park is close by, along with Depot Town and Frog Island Park on the Huron River.
The homes come in three styles: little 1950s ranches, 1960s two-story homes, and a section of beautiful brick Tudor-style homes.
College Heights runs from Ainsley Street on the north to Washtenaw Avenue on the south, and from Oakwood Street on the east to North Hewitt Road on the west. Inside those streets, you can walk to campus and to several restaurants and coffee shops. Candy Cane Park sits in the middle, with a baseball field, tennis courts, play equipment, and a picnic pavilion.
What to know before you buy
Depending on the street, some homes sit alongside college rentals, and others are on fully residential blocks. When we look at a home, I'll tell you what's around it.
A home from the 1950s or 1960s may have been updated, or it may still have original features. At the inspection, we focus on safety, structural issues, and foundation issues.
How buying works with me
You get pre-approved, and I set up your search. When you find the right home, I pull recent sales and call the listing agent to learn about competition and what matters to the seller. Read more in how we choose which homes to see.
Start looking
If you're thinking about buying in College Heights, call me or send a note. You can also read my guide to College Heights, compare buying in Normal Park, or see buying a home in Ypsilanti.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of homes are in College Heights?
Little 1950s ranches, 1960s two-story homes, and a section of brick Tudor-style homes.
Is College Heights near a park?
Yes. Candy Cane Park is close by, and Frog Island Park is nearby too.
Are there college rentals in College Heights?
On some streets, homes sit alongside college rentals. Other streets are fully residential.
College Heights
What buying a home looks like in College Heights
1950s ranches, 1960s two-story homes and brick Tudors near Eastern Michigan University.
- The homes
- Older pre-war homes in several styles on the eastern side near campus, little 1950s ranches, 1960s two-story homes, and a section of beautiful brick Tudor-style homes.
- Why people choose it
- A popular neighborhood of about 700 households with good resale, its own neighborhood association, and a common place to look for a first home.
- Getting around
- Right next to Eastern Michigan University, an easy walk away, with several restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance. Bounded by Ainsley Street, Oakwood Street, Washtenaw Avenue, and North Hewitt Road.
- Nearby
- Candy Cane Park at the center of the neighborhood, a 7-acre city park with a baseball field, tennis courts, play equipment, and a picnic pavilion. Depot Town and Frog Island Park are a short drive.
- The trade-off
- Depending on the street, some homes sit alongside college rentals.
The method
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