College Heights · Relocation
Relocating to College Heights
Learn the Ann Arbor area before you look at homes, so you can choose the right place from a distance.
Relocating to College Heights
If you're relocating for a job at Eastern Michigan University, or you work in Ann Arbor and want Ypsilanti's lower price point, College Heights is worth a close look. It's a popular neighborhood near campus with good resale.
We'll start with a phone call or a Zoom meeting about your job, your timeline, and what you want in a home.
If you're coming for a job at Eastern Michigan University, you could walk to work. College Heights sits right next to campus, between Ainsley Street, Oakwood Street, Washtenaw Avenue, and North Hewitt Road, with several restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance.
What College Heights is like
Homes include little 1950s ranches, 1960s two-story homes, and a section of brick Tudor-style homes. Candy Cane Park is close by, and Depot Town and Frog Island Park are nearby.
Near campus, some streets mix in college rentals. When a home looks right, I walk through it with you on a FaceTime video call, room by room, and show you the street around it. Read more about how I help relocating buyers.
Learning the market before you arrive
I'll set you up on a search and ask you to watch it, so you see what's available and how quickly College Heights homes go under contract.
Plan your move
If you're relocating to College Heights, call me or send a note. You can also read my guide to College Heights, compare relocating to Normal Park, or see relocating to Ypsilanti.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College Heights close to Eastern Michigan University?
Yes. It's a popular neighborhood near campus.
Can I see homes before I move?
Yes. I walk through homes with you on a FaceTime video call, and I'll show you the street around each one.
What's nearby?
Candy Cane Park, Depot Town, Frog Island Park, and the university.
College Heights
What relocation 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
How we do it in College Heights
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