Neighborhood Guide · Ann Arbor
Water Hill, Ann Arbor
Water Hill climbs the west side of Ann Arbor just beyond downtown, a hillside of colorful Victorian and Cape Cod homes, many with front porches and steep garden lots. It is known for its porch culture and the annual Water Hill Music Festival, and it is about a five-minute drive or a short walk to central campus and downtown.
Market snapshot
Water Hill 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 $635,000
12 months ending 2026, Homes.com. Roughly one sale per month, so medians swing widely.
Median days on market
about 63 days
12 months ending 2026, Homes.com
Water Hill · 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
Colorful Cape Cods, Victorian homes in the Painted Lady style, hilltop ranches, and cottages built between the 1850s and 1960s. The average home value is about $686,000 (Homes.com), with recent listings ranging from roughly $395,000 to $725,000.
Parks & amenities
Where to spend the day
Hunt Park (1035 Daniel St) is the neighborhood's main park, with a playground, softball diamond, basketball and tennis courts, a winter sledding hill, and Project Grow community gardens.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about Water Hill
What is the median home price in Water Hill?
About $635,000 over the last 12 months (Homes.com); the neighborhood sees roughly one sale a month, so the median moves around a lot.
How long is the drive from Water Hill to the University of Michigan?
About 5 minutes by car to central campus, with a 5 to 10 minute walk noted on local listings.
How long does it take to get from Water Hill 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 Water Hill?
Water Hill is in Ann Arbor, where the total property tax millage was 53.49 mills in 2024, applied to taxable value.
What school district serves Water Hill?
Ann Arbor Public Schools, the district for all four Ann Arbor neighborhoods in this guide.
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