Ann Arbor · MI
Geddes Heights homes beside Nichols Arboretum
A tree-covered pocket between Geddes Road and the Arb, walkable to the hospital, Central Campus and downtown.
Living in Geddes Heights
Geddes Heights is one of the Ann Arbor neighborhoods I know best. It's a tree-covered pocket between Geddes Road and the Arb, and some homes back right up to Nichols Arboretum.
It's also very walkable. The University of Michigan hospital, Central Campus, and downtown Ann Arbor are all within walking reach, so you can live among the trees and still walk to campus.
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Geddes Heights homes
Geddes Heights homes range widely in age. Some are around 100 years old. Others are brand-new builds, where an older house was torn down or extensively renovated. You can find a historic home and a new one on the same few streets.
The neighborhood is full of trees, and some home sites are quite private. For buyers who want privacy close to the center of town, that matters.
A home that backs up to the Arboretum is a different property from one a few streets over, even when the house itself is similar. When you're buying or selling here, I compare homes with the sales that truly match them. See what your Geddes Heights home is worth.
Living next to Nichols Arboretum
The Arb is Geddes Heights' backyard. Nichols Arboretum covers 123 acres, from Geddes Avenue down to the Huron River, with wooded trails and open meadows, and the University of Michigan cares for it.
Every spring, the W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden in the Arb draws visitors to see it bloom. It holds nearly 800 peonies, including about 350 heirloom varieties from the 1800s and early 1900s, with more than 10,000 blooms at peak in late May and early June. For Geddes Heights neighbors, that's a short walk.
The trade-off: hills and steep streets
The name tells you something. Geddes Heights is a very hilly area, and some streets are very steep. It's worth thinking about how that fits your daily routine, from walking to campus to winter driving.
When we look at homes here, I'll make sure you see the street as well as the house, so the hill is never a surprise. Read more about buying a home in Geddes Heights or relocating to Geddes Heights.
Selling your Geddes Heights home
In Geddes Heights, the setting sells. Drone footage shows the trees, the privacy of your lot, and how close it sits to the Arb and to campus. The photos and video show the house itself, whether it's 100 years old or newly built.
A paid social media campaign puts your home in front of buyers in and around Ann Arbor, including people moving here for a University of Michigan job. See selling your home in Geddes Heights.
If you're buying or selling here, call me or send a note. You can also compare it with nearby Ann Arbor Hills or read my guide to Ann Arbor neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you walk to the University of Michigan hospital from Geddes Heights?
Yes. Geddes Heights is very walkable to the hospital, Central Campus, and downtown Ann Arbor.
Do any Geddes Heights homes back up to Nichols Arboretum?
Yes, some do. The neighborhood sits between Geddes Road and the Arb.
How big is Nichols Arboretum?
123 acres, from Geddes Avenue down to the Huron River, including the W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden.
Is Geddes Heights hilly?
Very. It's a hilly area, and some streets are very steep, so it's worth seeing the street as well as the house.
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