Orchard Hills-Maplewood Condos for Sale

Orchard Hills-Maplewood in Ann Arbor is a neighborhood comprising two subdivisions, Orchard Hills, built in the mid-1960s, and Maplewood, added in the early 1970s. The area features ranch-style and Colonial Revival homes, with many properties backing into woodlands. Streets are lined with mature trees and sidewalks, enhancing the neighborhood's walkability. Schools in the area include the highly rated Thurston Elementary, Clague Middle, and Huron High, which offers the district’s only International Baccalaureate program. The Orchard Hills-Maplewood Neighborhood Association organizes events like the Fall Festival and a neighborhood-wide yard sale. The community is also home to the Orchard Hills Athletic Club, which offers two heated pools, swim lessons, and frequent community events. Sugarbush Park provides 27 acres of wooded trails, playgrounds, and sports courts, while the Thurston Nature Center offers year-round recreation with walking trails popular in the summer and a pond that becomes a skating rink in winter. The neighborhood is located near Plymouth Road, which offers shopping and dining options such as Kroger, Plum Market, Carson’s American Bistro, The Songbird Café, and Yoon’s Bakery. The University of Michigan’s north campus is about a mile away, and downtown Ann Arbor is 3 miles away, accessible by a nearby bus stop. U.S. Route 23 is less than a mile away, so some road noise is present, but the roadway provides access to Detroit Metropolitan Airport, 25 miles away.