Neighborhood Guide · Ann Arbor
Barton Hills, Ann Arbor
Barton Hills is a storied, forested village of roughly 140 homes in northwest Ann Arbor, set along Barton Shore Drive and the Huron River on land once known as Huron Farms. Stately one-to-three-story homes range roughly 1,259 to 6,600 square feet, with pond-front properties along the drive and the Barton Hills Country Club at the village's core. Nicole Elizabeth Yaeger follows this enclave closely for buyers and sellers: with very limited inventory and roughly 5 to 10 sales a year, she is the local who can tell you what a listing is really worth and when to move.
Why Barton Hills
A storied, forested enclave on the river
Nicole follows Barton Hills from her Ann Arbor base and knows how this village actually trades: a handful of homes turn over each year, so when one lists, buyers act fast and sellers need an agent who can position the home against a very small comp set. She brings the same urgency and straight talk she runs for every NEST client.
Roughly 140 homes in a wooded village
A storied, forested, private enclave on the northwest edge of Ann Arbor, originally known as Huron Farms, with large lots along Barton Shore Drive and the Huron River.
Pond-front and riverfront homes
Homes along Barton Shore Drive overlook ponds and the river, with stately one-to-three-story properties ranging roughly 1,259 to 6,600 square feet.
The country club at the center
Barton Hills Country Club anchors the village, and new-construction options such as Barton Ridge sit nearby for buyers who want the setting without the renovation.
Inventory that rarely appears
Very limited inventory, roughly 5 to 10 sales a year, means the right buyers wait for a listing and the right sellers need a local who can position it.
Market snapshot
Barton 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.
Homes sold per year
roughly 5 to 10
Very limited inventory across the village's roughly 140 homes
Landmark recent sale
$1,980,000
5,395 sq ft home, closed July 2025
Home sizes
about 1,259 to 6,600 sq ft
Stately one-to-three-story properties
Barton Hills · Ann Arbor
Life in Barton Hills
What it's like living here
Life in Barton Hills is defined by its setting: river, ponds, woods, and big lots minutes from the heart of Ann Arbor. It reads as a private village, yet downtown is an easy drive away.
River and pond frontage
Barton Shore Drive hugs the Huron River, and several homes sit on ponds, with water views an everyday backdrop.
The country club next door
Barton Hills Country Club's course and grounds sit at the village's core, a defining feature of the neighborhood.
Forest and large lots
Big, wooded lots and mature canopy keep the enclave feeling secluded, with new construction such as Barton Ridge nearby.
Downtown Ann Arbor minutes away
Despite the seclusion, downtown Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan, and Michigan Medicine are about 10 to 15 minutes by car.
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 10 minutes
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor campus)
about 10 minutes
Michigan Medicine
about 10 to 15 minutes
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
about 35 to 40 minutes
Property taxes
Millage rate
Village levy about 10.35 to 11.5 mills
Village of Barton Hills millage on top of Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor Township, Ann Arbor Public Schools, and library levies. Applied to taxable value; totals vary by parcel and year.
Schools
Ann Arbor Public Schools
Serves the Village of Barton Hills; village homes are zoned to schools such as Wines Elementary, Forsythe Middle, and Skyline High.
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Home styles and price ranges
Stately one-to-three-story properties ranging roughly 1,259 to 6,600 square feet on large, wooded lots, with pond-front homes along Barton Shore Drive and the Huron River. New-construction options such as Barton Ridge sit nearby. Very limited inventory, roughly 5 to 10 sales per year, and the landmark recent sale was a 5,395 sq ft home that closed at $1,980,000 in July 2025.
Parks & amenities
Where to spend the day
The Huron River runs along Barton Shore Drive, and Barton Nature Area and Bird Hills Nature Area are a short drive away for wooded trails and riverfront walks. Gallup Park and Argo Park along the river are about 10 minutes away, and downtown Ann Arbor's shops, restaurants, and museums are a similar drive.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about Barton Hills
How many homes trade in Barton Hills each year?
Very few. The village holds roughly 140 homes and sees about 5 to 10 sales per year, so inventory is limited and buyers act quickly when a home lists.
What do recent Barton Hills sales look like?
Homes generally range from about 1,259 to 6,600 square feet, with pond-front properties along Barton Shore Drive. The landmark recent sale was a 5,395 sq ft home that closed at $1,980,000 in July 2025.
How far is Barton Hills from downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan?
About 10 minutes by car to downtown, the university, and nearby Michigan Medicine, with Detroit Metro Airport about 35 to 40 minutes away.
Why should I work with Nicole Yaeger on a home in Barton Hills?
Barton Hills trades on very small sales volumes, which is exactly where an experienced local earns her keep. Nicole helps buyers move before the listing window closes and helps sellers position against a tiny comp set, with same-day communication throughout.
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Nearby areas to compare
Every guide includes market data, commutes, millage, schools, housing, and parks, so you can line up two or three areas side by side.
List with a local
Thinking about Barton Hills?
Barton Hills trades on roughly 5 to 10 sales a year, so positioning matters. Nicole can price and market a home against the village's small comp set, or help you move before the next listing disappears. Request a free home valuation and get a straight answer the same day.
- (734) 368-0832
- nicoleelizabethrealestate@gmail.com
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