Glacier Highlands Houses for Sale

Glacier Highlands in Ann Arbor is a neighborhood characterized by its 1960s and 1970s ranch-style and Colonial Revival homes, many of which have been renovated. The area is designed with parks and schools at its core, providing a family-friendly environment with sidewalks and crosswalks for safe commutes to Martin Luther King Elementary School, which is highly rated. Clague Middle School and Huron High School also boast high ratings, and the private Greenhills School is nearby. The neighborhood's largest green space, Gallup Park, is 2 miles south and offers walking trails, boat rentals, and a connection to the 35-mile Border-to-Border Trail. Local amenities include grocery stores like Plum Market and Busch's, and dining options such as The Songbird Café and Carson's steakhouse on Plymouth Road, a mile north. Glacier Highlands hosts the city's oldest Memorial Day Parade, along with weekly food trucks and monthly potlucks organized by the Glacier Highlands Neighborhood Association. The neighborhood is conveniently located between the University of Michigan’s north campus and Concordia University, making it popular with faculty. Downtown Ann Arbor is 3 miles away, accessible via a 10-minute drive, though rush-hour traffic can extend this to 20 minutes. U.S. Route 23 is less than a mile away, providing easy access to Interstate 94 and Detroit Metropolitan Airport, 25 miles away, though it does contribute some road noise. The crime rate in Glacier Highlands is lower than the national average, adding to its appeal for families.