Neighborhood Guide · Ann Arbor
Burns Park, Ann Arbor
Burns Park sits just south of downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus, a historic streetcar neighborhood of early 20th century homes under a mature tree canopy, with the 15-acre Burns Park itself anchoring the block. It is a short drive or walk to campus and downtown, and prices run well above the Ann Arbor median, with most homes selling from roughly $550,000 to $1.1 million.
Market snapshot
Burns Park 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.
Median sale price
about $581,000
May 2026, Redfin (Lower Burns Park)
Median days on market
about 21 to 35 days
May 2026, Redfin / Homes.com
Burns Park · Ann Arbor
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.
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor campus)
about 5 minutes
Michigan Medicine
about 5 to 10 minutes
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
about 30 to 45 minutes
Property taxes
Millage rate
53.49 total mills
2024 Washtenaw County millage report, applied to taxable value. Rates vary by school district and taxing unit.
Schools
Ann Arbor Public Schools
The district for all four Ann Arbor neighborhoods in this guide.
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Home styles and price ranges
Queen Anne, Georgian, Dutch Colonial Revival, Spanish Mission, Tudor, bungalow, and cottage styles, mostly built between the 1890s and 1930s. Current listings range from about $550,000 to $1.65 million, with Lower Burns Park homes around $565,000 to $585,000 and North Burns Park averaging about $1.14 million.
Parks & amenities
Where to spend the day
Burns Park (1300 Baldwin Ave) offers ballfields, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, and a pétanque court, with the Ann Arbor Senior Center inside the park. The Nichols Arboretum and the University of Michigan campus are within walking distance, and nearby trails connect to the wider city network.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about Burns Park
What is the median home price in Burns Park?
About $581,000 in Lower Burns Park as of May 2026 (Redfin), with North Burns Park averaging around $1.14 million on a much smaller number of sales.
How long is the drive from Burns Park to the University of Michigan?
About 5 minutes by car to central campus; the neighborhood is also within a 10 to 15 minute walk.
How long does it take to get from Burns Park to Detroit Metro Airport?
About 30 to 45 minutes by car via I-94, depending on traffic.
What is the property tax millage rate in Burns Park?
Burns Park is in Ann Arbor, where the total property tax millage was 53.49 mills in 2024, applied to taxable value.
What school district serves Burns Park?
Ann Arbor Public Schools, the district for all four Ann Arbor neighborhoods in this guide.
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