Vernon Downs Homes for Sale

Vernon Downs is a tranquil suburban neighborhood in Ann Arbor, Michigan characterized by quiet streets and mature trees. The area features a mix of Colonial and ranch-style homes that were primarily built in the 1950s, plus there are some condos that sit close to some commercial centers. Several highly rated schools are within walking distance, including Dicken Elementary, Slauson Middle and Pioneer High. Many students use the garden at the elementary school to grow and harvest their own produce, and the women’s track and field team at Pioneer High has won 20 state championships. There are wooded trails and wildlife at Dicken Woods Nature Area and Greenview and Pioneer Nature Area, along with a fungi-themed playground at Mushroom Park. National franchises such as Target and Meijer provide residents with their household necessities at Oak Valley Center Shopping Mall, plus there are organic grocery stores such as Whole Foods Market and Busch’s Fresh Food Market. Dining options include deli sandwiches at Zingerman’s Roadhouse and Vietnamese cuisine at Dalat Restaurant. Locals are within 3 miles of the downtown area and to the University of Michigan’s The Big House, where many Michigan Wolverines games are held.