Why Live in Garden Homes
Garden Homes in Ann Arbor is a family-friendly neighborhood adjacent to Wines Elementary School and Forsythe Middle School, both highly rated and walkable from local homes. The area features low-slung ranchers and compact Cape Cods, mostly dating back to the mid-1900s, with recent renovations affecting their price points. Homes typically have comfortable yards under a quarter-acre and are priced around $450,000 on average. Garden Homes Park serves as a central gathering space with a playground and walking pathways, popular for playdates and dog walks. The neighborhood also offers easy access to the Huron River and nature areas like Bird Hills Nature Area and Bandemer Nature Area. Despite the convenience of the nearby M-14 freeway, which allows quick trips east or west, the proximity to the major road brings some noise to the otherwise quiet area. Grocery options are accessible on Maple Road, including Aldi, Kroger, and Plum Market, along with dining options like Knight's Steakhouse and Zingerman's Roadhouse. Juicy Kitchen, known for its vegan options, is within walking distance. Downtown Ann Arbor, with its variety of restaurants and University of Michigan activities, is about 2 miles away along Miller Avenue, with convenient bus lines running along Maple and Miller.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden Homes a good place to live?
Garden Homes is a good place to live. Garden Homes is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Garden Homes is a suburban neighborhood. Garden Homes has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.0 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $145,610 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 80% of residents. A majority of residents in Garden Homes are home owners, with 11.9% of residents renting and 88.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Garden Homes can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Garden Homes neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Garden Homes?
The median home price in Garden Homes is $475,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $95,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,360 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $101K a year to afford the median home price in Garden Homes. The average household income in Garden Homes is $146K.
What are the best public schools in Garden Homes?
The best public schools that serve Garden Homes are:
What are the best private schools in Garden Homes?
The best private schools that serve Garden Homes are:
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Home Trends in Garden Homes, MI
On average, homes in Garden Homes, Ann Arbor sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden Homes, Ann Arbor over the last 12 months is $494,500, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$494,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$494,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$316
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median List Price
$475,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
