College Heights · Downsizing
Downsizing to a ranch in College Heights
A plan for selling the home you've lived in for years and moving to one that fits your life now.
Downsizing to College Heights
Downsizing to College Heights can mean a little 1950s ranch with everything on one floor, close to Candy Cane Park, Depot Town, and Frog Island Park. Ypsilanti's lower price point can also free up some of your equity.
It's two decisions at once, so we plan the sale of your current home and the purchase of your next one before anything goes on the market.
Much of daily life here is a short walk away. Candy Cane Park is at the center of the neighborhood, and several restaurants and coffee shops are within walking distance. The neighborhood association's picnics and annual garage sale are an easy way to meet your new neighbors.
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What to look for
A 1950s ranch may have been updated, or it may still have original features. We look at what's been done and what may need attention, so you know the upkeep before you buy.
Some streets near Eastern Michigan University mix in college rentals, and I'll show you which streets are fully residential.
Selling the home you have
Your price comes from the sales near your current home, and we set it together. In a long-owned home, small changes usually do more than big projects. You set the pace, and we decide the order of your moves with your lender.
Talk through downsizing
If you're thinking about downsizing to College Heights, call me or send a note. You can also read my guide to College Heights, compare downsizing in Ypsilanti, or see my page on downsizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there one-floor homes in College Heights?
Yes. The neighborhood has little 1950s ranches.
Can downsizing to Ypsilanti free up equity?
It can, because Ypsilanti comes in at a lower price point. Your lender can show you the numbers.
Will I be rushed?
No. You set the pace, and we plan the order of your moves first.
College Heights
What downsizing 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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