Neighborhood Guide · Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Hills, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Hills is a historic east-side Ann Arbor neighborhood in ZIP 48104, close to downtown, the University of Michigan campus, Michigan Medicine, the Huron River, and a ring of area parks including the Nichols Arboretum just across Geddes Avenue. Classic 1920s traditional homes preserved from their original construction share the streets with mid-century modern designs and newer construction and rebuilds, and homes range from about 1,294 to 5,717 square feet with an average sale price around $848,000.
Why Ann Arbor Hills
A historic east-side pocket close to everything
Nicole grew up in southeastern Michigan and has worked Ann Arbor's neighborhoods since 2018, so Ann Arbor Hills is home turf she covers street by street: which 1920s houses keep their original character, which blocks edge up to the Arboretum, and what a new rebuild is worth in this market. Buyers and sellers here get her same-day answers and a straight read on every number.
Tree-lined streets and large lots
Winding streets beneath a mature canopy hold large, well-tended lots, with the Nichols Arboretum just across Geddes Avenue.
Three eras of architecture
Classic 1920s traditionals preserved from original construction sit beside mid-century modern designs and newer builds and rebuilds.
Between downtown, campus, and the river
Downtown Ann Arbor, the university campus, and Michigan Medicine are about 5 minutes away, and the Huron River and area parks ring the neighborhood to the north.
A market that rewards local knowledge
Homes average around $848,000 across about 1,294 to 5,717 square feet, with listings spanning roughly $795,000 to $2,000,000, so pricing takes real local context.
Market snapshot
Ann Arbor Hills at a glance
Figures are the most recent published medians for the area. Neighborhood-level data can swing on small sales volumes, so treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee.
Average sale price
around $848,000
Average for homes in the neighborhood
Home sizes
about 1,294 to 5,717 sq ft
Range across the neighborhood's floor plans
Current listings
roughly $795,000 to $2,000,000
Active listings spanning the neighborhood
Ann Arbor Hills · Ann Arbor
Life in Ann Arbor Hills
What it's like living here
Life in Ann Arbor Hills is shaped by its setting: historic streets, big lots, and the river and parks at the neighborhood's edge, all minutes from downtown and the university.
Historic streets under a mature canopy
Winding, tree-lined streets hold classic 1920s homes on large lots, with deep front yards and established gardens.
The Huron River and the Arb
The Nichols Arboretum sits just across Geddes Avenue, and Gallup Park and Furstenberg Nature Area follow the river nearby.
Campus, downtown, and the medical district close by
The University of Michigan, downtown Ann Arbor, and Michigan Medicine are about 5 minutes by car.
Old and new on the same block
Mid-century moderns and newer construction and rebuilds share the streets with the neighborhood's original 1920s traditionals.
Getting around
Typical drive times
Typical off-peak drive times by car. Rush hour, weather, and I-94 construction can add time, so leave a buffer for flights.
Downtown Ann Arbor
about 5 minutes
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor campus)
about 5 minutes
Michigan Medicine
about 5 minutes
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
about 25 to 35 minutes
Property taxes
Millage rate
52.67 total mills (principal residence)
2025 City of Ann Arbor rate per the city's official tax rate history, applied to taxable value. Non-homestead properties total about 68.63 mills.
Schools
Ann Arbor Public Schools
Serves the Ann Arbor Hills neighborhood on Ann Arbor's east side in ZIP 48104.
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Home styles and price ranges
Classic 1920s traditional styles preserved from their original construction, joined by mid-century modern designs and newer construction and rebuilds. Homes range from about 1,294 to 5,717 square feet, with an average sale price around $848,000 and current listings spanning roughly $795,000 to $2,000,000.
Parks & amenities
Where to spend the day
The Nichols Arboretum sits just across Geddes Avenue with wooded trails, gardens, and Huron River overlooks, and the Arb's paths lead down to the river. Gallup Park and Furstenberg Nature Area follow the Huron River nearby, Huron Hills Golf Course and County Farm Park are a short drive away, and the river itself bounds the neighborhood to the north.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about Ann Arbor Hills
What is it like living in Ann Arbor Hills?
Ann Arbor Hills is a historic east-side Ann Arbor neighborhood on winding, tree-lined streets with large lots: classic 1920s houses preserved from their original construction, mid-century modern designs, and newer construction and rebuilds. It sits close to downtown, the University of Michigan campus, the Huron River, and the Nichols Arboretum just across Geddes Avenue.
What do homes in Ann Arbor Hills cost?
Homes range from about 1,294 to 5,717 square feet with an average sale price around $848,000, and current listings span roughly $795,000 to $2,000,000.
What kinds of homes are in Ann Arbor Hills?
Three eras of architecture meet on the same streets: classic 1920s traditional styles preserved from their original construction, mid-century modern designs, and newer construction and rebuilds.
How long is the drive from Ann Arbor Hills to downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan?
About 5 minutes to downtown, the university campus, and Michigan Medicine, with Detroit Metro Airport about 25 to 35 minutes away via US-23 and I-94.
What school district serves Ann Arbor Hills?
Ann Arbor Public Schools, which serves the Ann Arbor Hills neighborhood in ZIP 48104.
Why is Nicole Yaeger the go-to agent for Ann Arbor Hills?
Nicole has worked Ann Arbor's neighborhoods since 2018 and covers the east side block by block. She can tell you what a 1920s original needs before it lists, what a rebuild is worth in this market, and which homes are priced to move, all with same-day answers.
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Buying or selling in Ann Arbor Hills?
Ann Arbor Hills pairs historic character with an east-side location minutes from campus, downtown, and the hospital. Nicole can tell you what a 1920s original or a new rebuild is really worth here, and what each needs before it lists. Request a free home valuation and get a same-day, straight answer.
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