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THE FOLLOWING ARE JUST A FEW OF THE GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE ANN ARBOR AREA.

C Entral A Nn A Rbor

A vibrant area with art galleries and shops, restaurants and bars, historic homes and the University of Michigan Campus.

1 A NN A RBOR H ILLS

Ann Arbor Hills is an expansive neighborhood of homes, ranging from classic tradi onal to mid-century modern, to new construc on. Built from the 1930s to the present, many have been remodeled over the years, breathing new life into sturdy homes of an earlier era.

2 B Urns Park

Blocks of tree-canopied streets and beau ful old homes set around a historic park and school—as well as its loca on near both U of M’s campus and downtown—make Burns Park one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods.

3 G EDDES H EIGHTS / A RBORETUM A REA

Bordering on the thousand-acre Nichols Arboretum, this neighborhood is on a wooded natural area sloping down to the Huron River. East of the Arb, the streets north of Geddes are lined with large, stately older homes built in the 1920s and 1930s. Perched on the slopes overlooking the river are newer custom-built houses, many in mid-century modern style.

4 I Ves Woods

Technically located within the Burns Park neighborhood, Ives Woods is a desirable upscale community with stately homes. This small enclave features quiet tree-lined streets with large estate proper es in a variety of styles, including Tudor, Contemporary, Colonial, Cape Cod and Ranch. Residents of Ives Woods are not far from Burns Park and the neighboring Burns Park Elementary School, which are both within walking distance.

5 K Errytown D Istrict

The Kerrytown District is a unique blend of neighborhood and business. This historic area of downtown Ann Arbor offers one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants, markets, delis, concert halls, art galleries, Farmers and Ar sans Markets, as well as a children’s museum, all contribu ng to fostering a rich and diverse culture. Visit downtown to shop, dine, and be entertained–and stroll the tree-lined streets of Downtown Ann Arbor and the Kerrytown District!

BURNS PARK

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N Ortheast A Nn A Rbor

Home to the University of Michigan’s North Campus, northeast Ann Arbor is a community-centered area with a variety of homes and green spaces.

6 B Arton H Ills

Located within Ann Arbor Charter Township and adjacent to the city of Ann Arbor, this community was originally named “Huron Farms”. It was established by the Detroit Edison Company in 1913, and the green hills of Ann Arbor provide a peaceful view for the residents of this luxurious community. The homes in this historical area capture all the simple sophis ca on that this Michigan village has to offer.

7 Fox Fire

Conveniently located north of downtown Ann Arbor near US-23, Foxfire is a subdivision filled with tree-lined streets and beau ful homes built by Guenther Building Co. in the 1990s and early 2000s. The neighborhood is home to four neighborhood parks, including Foxfire North Park, Foxfire East Park, Foxfire South Park, and Foxfire West Park, plus other nearby green spaces. Foxfire residents enjoy convenient access to the University of Michigan’s medical campuses and the Domino’s Farms Office Park — all of which are just 10 minutes away — in addi on to the Traverwood Library, the Leslie Golf Course and Science Center, and other neighborhood conveniences.

Orchard H Ills Neighborhood

8 N Orthside School A Rea

An eclec c mix of homes fills the Northside School Area northeast of downtown, where a community center draws neighbors to its steps and baseball players to Northside Park’s fields. Long known as Lower Town, this portal to the northeast side has some of the city’s oldest surviving houses.

9 O Rchard H Ills

Orchard Hills is comprised primarily of 1960s-era ranches and colonials and is filled with families who walk to school, to the neighborhood pool, or to parks via nature trails and sidewalks. Located on the northeast side of town, there is easy access to mul ple parks, businesses, hospitals, and the University of Michigan North Campus. In this neighborhood, you have easy access to Sugarbush Park and the Orchard Hills Swim Club. It also borders the Thurston Nature Center.

10 Tanglewood

Located in Superior Township between Ann Arbor and Plymouth, Tanglewood is an upscale neighborhood with custom homes situated on spacious lots. Built between 1980 and 2000, Tanglewood homes vary in style, including Classic Colonial, Ranch, Cape Cod, English Tudor, and more, many of which feature high-end finishes and ameni es.

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