$1,650,000
1917 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
MLS# 23089321
Status: Sold
11 beds  |  13 baths  |  12995 sqft


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Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 The living room of the main house is currently being used as a dining room. It has a wood burning fireplace with slate surround and a classic mantle, oak floors, and extensive crown molding. It is large room, with French doors leading to a 3 season porch. Photo 8 French doors lead to the 3 Season porch from the living room. Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 The large master bedroom has a wood burning fireplace, with brick surround and a classic painted mantle with pilaster detailing. The room has coved ceilings and built-in bookshelves. Large casement windows invite natural light throughout the day. French doors lead to a wide sleeping porch. Photo 15 Photo 16 The wide sleeping porch is lined with windows that lift open for cool night air. It is a private space that lends itself to quiet afternoon reading. Master bath is lined with vintage ceramic tiles. The walk-in shower has a marble enclosure. The "Porch Suite" is comprised of 2 large rooms, connected by a sleeping porch, on the second floor of the Main House. Both rooms have leaded casement windows, coved ceilings and oak floors. Photo 20 The original leaded windows in the "Porch Suite" bedroom are covered with cellular shades, while the enclosed side porch windows offer plenty of natural light. The wide sleeping porch is lined with windows that open for cool night air. This charming space gives room to your imagination for a play area, a sunny study, or quiet reading area. The private "Porch Suite" bathroom features a mini clawfoot tub and shower. A graceful stairway leads to the third floor. Photo 25 Photo 26 Photo 27 Photo 28 Photo 29 Photo 30 Photo 31 Photo 32 Photo 33 Photo 34 Photo 35 Photo 36 Photo 37 Large kitchen in the walk-out lower level Photo 39 Photo 40 Photo 41 Photo 42 Photo 43 Photo 44 Photo 45 Photo 46 Photo 47 Photo 48 Photo 49 Photo 50 Photo 51 Photo 52 Photo 53 Photo 54 Photo 55 Photo 56 Photo 57 Photo 58 Photo 59 Photo 60 Photo 61 Photo 62 Photo 63 Photo 64 Photo 65 Photo 66 Photo 67 Photo 68 Photo 69 Photo 70 Photo 71 Photo 72 Photo 73 Photo 74 Photo 75 Photo 76 Photo 77 Photo 78 Photo 79

Property Description
One of Ann Arbor's landmark properties, this grand mansion was constructed in 1917 of hand-hewn quarried granite in the Swiss Chalet style. Past the wide front terrace is a home of gracious proportions. Steel casement windows lend natural light to the rooms. The large living room has a fireplace, oak floors and high ceilings defined by wide moldings. French doors open to a three-season room with the distinctive stone wall along one side. The formal dining room with fireplace, is served by a butler's pantry and large kitchen. On the second floor are 4 bedrooms, including an expansive master suite with fireplace, sleeping porch, and bath. The third floor has the 5th and 6th bedrooms, 2 baths, and a library. The property was acquired by a church in 1946, whereupon a building was added as a pa

Details
Location & Property Info
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Ann Arbor/Washtenaw - A
Municipality: Ann Arbor
Subdivision: College Hill
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2021-09-13
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 134.67
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 166x188
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: Yes
Basement: Yes
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 15715
SqFt Above Grade: 12995
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2.5
School District: Ann Arbor
Elementary School: Angell Elementary School
High School: Huron High School
Middle School: Tappan Middle School
Entry Type: Gated
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.7
Lot Square Footage: 30492
Year Built: 1937
Total Bedrooms: 11
Full Baths: 11
Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 13
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 721011
SEV: 858000
For Tax Year: 2020
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 46382
Tax Year: 2020
Homestead %: 0
Zoning: PUD
Tax ID #: 090933114005
Remarks & Misc
Legal: SE 34 FT LOT 9 ALL LOTS 10 11 AND SW 34 FT LOTS 12 AND 13 SW 34 FT OF SE 34 FT LOT 14 COLLEGE HILL
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 126.97
Under Contract Date: 2022-04-05
Sold Date: 2022-04-06
Sold Price: $1,650,000
Lot Description
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Association Info.
Approx. Assoc Fee: 0
Laundry Features
Lower Level: 1
Exterior Material
Stone: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Parking Features
Additional Parking: 1
Heat Source
Electric: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Hot Water: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 5
Upper Full Baths: 8
Main Rooms
Main Full Baths: 3
Main Half Baths: 1
Lower Rooms
Lower Half Baths: 1
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 2720
Total Basement SQFT: 7109
Substructure
Full: 1
Slab: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Kitchen Features
Breakfast Nook: 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Additional Items
Basement Partially Finished: 1
Guest Quarters: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Porch(es): 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Washtenaw
Street #: 1917
Street Name: Washtenaw
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 48104
Zip (4): 3654
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $1,750,000
Current Price: $1,650,000
Listing Date: 2021-09-13
Remarks Misc
Directions: Washtenaw Ave at Berkshire Rd. Park on Berkshire and walk to red front door facing Washtenaw
Property Features
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Exterior Material: Stone; Wood Siding
Substructure: Full; Slab; Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Storm Sewer
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook
Fireplace: Gas Log; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Guest Quarters; Sump Pump; Vaulted Ceilings; Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Electric; Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air; Hot Water
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Exterior Features: Balcony
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch(es)
Parking Features: Additional Parking
Architectural Style: Historic
Street Type: Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Negotiable
Supplements
parsonage. Later, mid-century architect George Brigham designed a large addition to the main house. More recently, the home became a bed and breakfast. The parsonage was transformed with a sitting and 7 bedroom suites, each with a fireplace and bath. The original carriage house became a private guest cottage. There are a total of 3 buildings. In an extraordinary location close to all Ann Arbor has to offer., Primary Bath, Rec Room: Finished
Room Information
Room Name Level Remarks
Dining AreaMain
Dining RoomMain
OfficeMain
Living RoomMain
Primary BedroomUpper
KitchenMain
Great RoomMain
Family RoomMain
Bedroom 5Upper
Bedroom 4Upper
Bedroom 3Upper
Bedroom 2Upper
LaundryBasement
RecreationFinished

IDX
Listing Office: Howard Hanna Real Estate
Listing Agent: JoAnn Barrett

Last Updated: December - 02 - 2023

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