Neighborhood Guide · Ann Arbor
Loch Alpine, Ann Arbor
Loch Alpine is a wooded neighborhood of more than 600 rolling acres between Ann Arbor and Dexter, where the creeks, the lakes and the lots give the area its character: large, well-tended parcels, lakes and creeks among the hills, and primarily single-family homes built from the 1950s onward. Nicole lives here, so this guide comes from the neighborhood's resident listing agent: she walks these streets and knows every lot and sale firsthand. Recent homes have listed from roughly $560,000 to $750,000, with about 16 sales in the past year and around 3 months of inventory in the current market.
Why Loch Alpine
The place Nicole calls home
Loch Alpine is the neighborhood Nicole calls home, and it shows in her work: she walks these streets, knows the creeks and the lots, and has watched the market sale by sale. Sellers here get a listing agent who can speak to the area from the inside.
600+ acres of rolling, wooded hills
Homes sit on large, well-tended lots tucked into oak woods and glacial hills, with tree-lined streets winding through the whole neighborhood.
Single-family homes from the 1950s onward
Mid-century moderns built from the 1950s, joined by Tudors and colonials, with primary residences averaging around 2,800 square feet.
A scenic retreat between Ann Arbor and Dexter
The neighborhood sits along the Huron River corridor, with downtown Ann Arbor about 15 minutes one way and downtown Dexter about 10 minutes the other.
The resident listing agent advantage
Nicole lives here and knows every street and every sale. Sellers work with a listing agent who has a genuine insider's view of Loch Alpine's market.
Market snapshot
Loch Alpine 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.
Recent listing prices
about $560,000 to $750,000
Recent homes listed in Loch Alpine, ZIP 48103
Homes sold in the past year
about 16
Closed sales across the neighborhood in the last 12 months
Months of inventory
about 3
Current market supply at recent sales pace
Loch Alpine · Ann Arbor
Life in Loch Alpine
What it's like living here
Life in Loch Alpine is shaped by its setting: wooded, green, and close to everything. Tree-lined streets, creeks, lakes, and open space give it a resort-like character, while Ann Arbor and Dexter sit minutes away for shopping and dining.
Tree-lined streets
Mature oaks and maples canopy the streets, with leaves turning gold and amber along the ridges each autumn.
Creeks and lakes
Boyden Creek runs through the community and feeds the Huron River, and Bridgeway and Greenoak lakes anchor the lakefront homes.
Parks and green space
Delhi Metropark sits just across Delhi Road on the Huron River, and the neighborhood's own community park adds a ballfield, playground, and open green space.
Ann Arbor and Dexter nearby
Downtown Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan, and Michigan Medicine are a 15 to 20 minute drive, and Dexter's shops, restaurants, and riverfront are about 10 minutes away.
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 15 minutes
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor campus)
about 15 to 20 minutes
Michigan Medicine
about 15 to 20 minutes
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
about 35 to 40 minutes
Property taxes
Millage rate
34.32 mills (homestead)
2025 Washtenaw County apportionment report for Scio Township homes in the Dexter Community Schools district, applied to taxable value. Non-homestead totals 52.32 mills; rates vary by taxing unit.
Schools
Dexter Community Schools
Serves the Loch Alpine neighborhood in Scio and Webster townships. Homes here carry an Ann Arbor mailing address and ZIP 48103 while attending Dexter schools.
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Home styles and price ranges
Mid-century moderns dating to the 1950s, joined by Tudors and colonials, all single-family and averaging around 2,800 square feet on large, well-tended lots among rolling wooded hills. Recent homes have listed from roughly $560,000 to $750,000, with about 16 sales in the past year.
Parks & amenities
Where to spend the day
Delhi Metropark (3902 E Delhi Rd) sits near the neighborhood's edge on the Huron River with canoe and kayak rentals, fishing, trails, and picnic areas. Boyden Creek runs through Loch Alpine and feeds the river, Bridgeway and Greenoak lakes anchor the lakefront homes, and the neighborhood's community park offers a ballfield, playground, and open green space, with Dexter-Huron and Hudson Mills Metroparks a short drive away.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about Loch Alpine
What is it like living in Loch Alpine?
A wooded, rolling neighborhood of more than 600 acres between Ann Arbor and Dexter, with large, well-tended lots, mid-century and later single-family homes averaging around 2,800 square feet, creeks and lakes, and green space along the Huron River corridor. Downtown Ann Arbor is about 15 minutes away and Dexter about 10.
What school district serves Loch Alpine?
Dexter Community Schools. Loch Alpine carries an Ann Arbor mailing address (48103) but sits in Scio and Webster townships, and homes here attend Dexter schools.
What do homes in Loch Alpine cost?
Recent homes have listed from roughly $560,000 to $750,000, with about 16 sales in the past year and around 3 months of inventory in the current market.
How long is the drive from Loch Alpine to downtown Ann Arbor?
About 15 minutes by car, with the University of Michigan and Michigan Medicine about 15 to 20 minutes away.
Why is Nicole Yaeger the person to call to sell a home in Loch Alpine?
Nicole is a Loch Alpine resident and the neighborhood's listing agent, so she can speak to every street, lot, and recent sale firsthand, and market a home with a true insider's read on the area.
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List with a local
Selling a home in Loch Alpine?
Nicole is the resident listing agent for Loch Alpine, so she can price, prepare, and market your home with a true insider's view of the neighborhood. Request a free market analysis and she will bring recent sales, local comps, and an honest pre-listing plan to your first conversation.
- (734) 368-0832
- nicoleelizabethrealestate@gmail.com
- EXP Realty, LLC · Ann Arbor, MI
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