Old West Side · Downsizing
Downsizing to the Old West Side
A plan for selling the home you've lived in for years and moving to one that fits your life now.
Downsizing to the Old West Side
Downsizing to the Old West Side can mean less house and more of Ann Arbor at your door. Homes here tend to have smaller square footage, and downtown is an easy walk.
It's two decisions at once: selling your current home and choosing the next. We plan both before anything goes on the market.
If you're downsizing into the Old West Side, check whether a home sits inside the local historic district, which covers the older core of the neighborhood. Homes inside it come with city rules about exterior changes, which matters if you're planning exterior updates like new windows or a new porch.
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What to weigh
Most Old West Side homes are two stories, so if stairs are a concern, that's an important part of the decision. Not every house has a garage. And with homes from the early 1900s, some have been completely redone and others keep their original character, which can mean more upkeep.
I'll help you weigh the walk to downtown against the stairs and upkeep. If one-floor living matters most, compare downsizing in Ann Arbor, where there are 1950s ranch neighborhoods close to downtown.
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 like clearing surfaces and letting in light 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 the Old West Side, call me or send a note. You can also read my guide to the Old West Side, compare downsizing in Water Hill, or see my page on downsizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Old West Side homes one floor?
Most are two-story homes, so stairs are part of the decision.
Can I walk downtown?
Yes. Downtown Ann Arbor is an easy walk from the Old West Side.
Will I be rushed?
No. You set the pace, and we plan the order of your moves first.
Old West Side
What downsizing looks like in Old West Side
Early-1900s two-story homes with character, on walkable streets an easy walk from downtown Ann Arbor.
- The homes
- Mostly two-story homes from the early 1900s, some around 100 years old. Some have been completely redone, and others keep their original character.
- Why people choose it
- Character homes on walkable streets, close to downtown Ann Arbor.
- Getting around
- Walkable streets, and an easy walk to downtown Ann Arbor.
- Nearby
- Downtown Ann Arbor. Murray and Mulholland streets, lined with early-1900s front-gabled houses and front porches. The older core is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
- The trade-off
- Homes tend to have smaller square footage unless they've been added onto, and not every house has a garage.
The method
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