$849,000
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
MLS# 26030538
4 beds | 4 baths | 2310 sqft
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Property Description
Nestled on a large, beautifully landscaped lot in Ann Arbor's highly desirable Upper Water Hill neighborhood, this spacious ranch home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and natural beauty. Surrounded by mature pines, maples, junipers, tulip magnolia, and a designated Ann Arbor Champion Tree--an impressive Amur cork tree gracing the front yard--the property provides a private, park-like setting just minutes from downtown. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated, the home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, classic hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, newer roof & HVAC system, and a stunning newer oversized deck overlooking the serene backyard. The expansive family room and bright sunroom, with large windows and a dramatic door wall, bring the outdoors in and offer peaceful views of the surrounding landscape year-round. The private backyard retreat includes an enclosed sauna creating a relaxing spa-like experience at home. The finished basement offers a nostalgic
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Brooks and Red Oak
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Ann Arbor
Subdivision: Upper Water Hill
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2026-06-21
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 367.53
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 165 x 156
Road Frontage: 165
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 3
Waterfront: No
Income Property: Yes
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3210
SqFt Above Grade: 2310
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 900
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 728
Building Total SqFt: 3210
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Ann Arbor
Elementary School: Wines Elementary School
High School: Skyline High School
Middle School: Forsythe Middle School
# of Outbuildings: 2
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.59
Lot Square Footage: 25700
Year Built: 1953
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 4
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 275389
SEV: 379400
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 15151
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: NA
Zoning: R1A
Tax ID #: 09-09-20-201-001
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Nestled on a large, beautifully landscaped lot in Ann Arbor's highly desirable Upper Water Hill neighborhood, this spacious ranch home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and natural beauty. Surrounded by mature pines, maples, junipers, tulip magnolia, and a designated Ann Arbor Champion Tree--an impressive Amur cork tree gracing the front yard--the property provides a private, park-like setting just minutes from downtown.
Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated, the home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, classic hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, newer roof & HVAC system, and a stunning newer oversized deck overlooking the serene backyard. The expansive family room and bright sunroom, with large windows and a dramatic door wall, bring the outdoors in and offer peaceful views of the surrounding landscape year-round.
The private backyard retreat includes an enclosed sauna creating a relaxing spa-like experience at home. The finished basement offers a nostalgic
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Lot Description
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Roofing
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Carport: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 3
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 4
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 2310
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 900
Total Basement SQFT: 1628
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Paved: 1
Substructure
Partial: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Screens: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Fireplace
Family Room: 1
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Recreation Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Additional Items
Basement Partially Finished: 1
Gas/Wood Stove: 1
Sauna: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Freezer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Other: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Linoleum: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Flower Garden: 1
Fruit Trees: 1
Garden Area: 1
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Home Energy Rate Sys
HERS Index Number: 3
Location Property Info
County: Washtenaw
Street #: 1000
Street Name: Vesper
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 48103
Zip (4): 3017
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $849,000
Current Price: $849,000
Listing Date: 2026-06-18
Remarks Misc
Directions: Miller Brooks to Vesper
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Brick
Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Insulated Windows; Screens
Substructure: Partial
Lot Description: Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Kitchen Features: Eating Area
Fireplace: Family Room; Gas Log; Living Room; Recreation Room; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Gas/Wood Stove; Sauna; Wet Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Freezer; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Flooring: Carpet; Linoleum; Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Other
Landscape: Flower Garden; Fruit Trees; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Attached; Carport
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Concrete; Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
mid-century vibe with a wet bar, pool table (included), and abundant space for entertaining, hobbies, or recreation.
With outstanding curb appeal and an unbeatable location, this home is within walking distance of Bird Hills Nature Area, Wines and Forsythe award-winning schools, downtown Ann Arbor, Kerrytown, and the University of Michigan Medical Center. Easy access to major highways makes commuting a breeze while still enjoying the tranquility of one of Ann Arbor's most sought-after neighborhoods. Garage/carport can easily be enclosed!
A rare opportunity to own a spacious, nature-filled retreat in the heart of Ann Arbor. HERD Engegy Score 3. More info at osi.a2gov.org/herd
Listing Office: Howard Hanna Real Estate
Listing Agent: Alison Holcombe
Last Updated: June - 29 - 2026
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