Quiet streets and mature trees surround tranquil suburban homes in Vernon Downs. The community has a "modest, brick, midcentury and walkable feel," says Veronica Long, a Realtor at Keller Williams Realty with over $27 million dollars of area sales. Residents are near highly rated schools and are a comfortable commute away from the liveliness of downtown Ann Arbor.
"Vernon Downs has a mix of ranch and two-story homes built in the 1950s and 1960s," says local realtor Veronica Long. While brick ranch-style houses are the primary options, a handful of Colonial-style homes can be found in Vernon Downs' residential landscape. Homes are on wide streets where local joggers and cyclists have plenty of room for recreation. Residents also live in condos that are near commercial centers and thoroughfares leading to downtown Ann Arbor. "This used to be more of a first-time buyer area," Long says. "But it has become more competitive over time, and as with most of the city, there is low inventory." Prices can start around $280,000 for a condo or ranch-style house and up to $550,000 for the same style of home with modern upgrades. The highest price point reaches above $700,000 for renovated or larger homes with four or more bedrooms.
According to Long, one of Vernon Downs' biggest perks is that students can be within walking distance of the elementary and high schools. Along with their accessibility, Dicken Elementary, Slauson Middle and Pioneer High schools have been awarded an A rating from Niche. Students at Dicken Elementary School can exercise their green thumb through the natural classroom and garden on campus, which is used for harvesting produce. Pioneer High School is also renowned for its extracurriculars, with 20 state championship wins for its women's track and field team and award-winning theater and music programs.
Mushroom Park's classic playground setting is dotted with mushroom structures and small hills large enough for young children to sled down in the winter. Locals can stroll down a wooded path or listen to native songbirds in the Dicken Woods Nature Area. Greenview and Pioneer Nature Area celebrates local biodiversity and provides education about Southeast Michigan prairie, woodlands and native plant species thanks to the help of dedicated volunteer groups.
The residential streets and wooded natural areas quickly give way to convenient shopping right by Interstate 94. At the Oak Valley Center Shopping Mall, national franchises like Target and Meijer provide a range of household essentials. Driving along Ann Arbor-Saline Road leads to more organic shopping options, such as Whole Foods Market and Busch's Fresh Food Market. Locals frequent Ann Arbor franchises, like Zingerman's Roadhouse, which has maintained the original deli's commitment to fresh, quality ingredients. The locally owned Dalat Restaurant is a great place to find authentic Vietnamese cuisine, from flavorful pho to fresh spring rolls. Vernon Downs residents typically have to drive or cycle to their favorite eateries. Still, downtown Ann Arbor's restaurant spread is just three miles away from the community, close enough for last-minute dinner plans.
Locals are within three miles of Ann Arbor's downtown area, easily accessible thanks to bike lanes, public transit and major thoroughfares providing routes for workers to come home to Vernon Downs.
Residents cheer on the Wolverines with their neighbors in Michigan Stadium, the nation's largest stadium, appropriately called The Big House. Budding athletes can see The Big House from the high school parking lot as they prepare to play tennis or compete under the Friday night lights at Hollway Field.
Ed Ridha
The Charles Reinhart Company
(734) 821-6417
133 Total Sales
3 in Vernon Downs
$337K - $470K Price Range
Carson Alexander-White
Bob White Realty
(734) 822-7016
22 Total Sales
1 in Vernon Downs
$365,000 Price
JoAnn Barrett
Howard Hanna Real Estate
(734) 887-9439
88 Total Sales
6 in Vernon Downs
$380K - $727K Price Range
Susan Niethammer
RE/MAX Platinum
(734) 802-1158
76 Total Sales
3 in Vernon Downs
$389,000 Price Range
Nancy Bishop
The Charles Reinhart Company
(734) 802-1729
301 Total Sales
14 in Vernon Downs
$308K - $877K Price Range
Craig Hickey
Power House Group Realty
(313) 751-3678
205 Total Sales
2 in Vernon Downs
$475,000 Price Range
On average, homes in Vernon Downs, Ann Arbor sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Vernon Downs, Ann Arbor over the last 12 months is $500,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$492,450
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Median Sale Price
$500,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$498,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$290,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
51
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$283
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Number of Homes
680
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Number of Homes for Sale
9
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Median Year Built
1958
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Months of Supply
2.10
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,830
Below the national average
1,935
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
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$539,900
Welcome to this beautifully updated home in the sought-after Dicken Park neighborhood, directly across from Dicken Elementary School. Situated on a quiet dead-end street leading to the Dicken Woods Nature Area, this home offers a wonderful combination of neighborhood convenience and nearby nature. Thoughtfully refreshed throughout, it features a brand-new furnace and central air-conditioning
$159,900
Rare opportunity to build in an established Ann Arbor neighborhood! This residential vacant lot is located next to 1506 Dicken Drive, near Dicken Elementary, Dicken Woods Nature Area, shopping, dining, parks and major roadways. Utilities are available at the street, offering a wonderful opportunity to design and build a home that fits your needs. The adjacent home at 1506 Dicken Drive is also
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$3,135
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,038
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,298
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Total Population
2,609
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Median Age
45
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Population Density
5 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
26%
Above the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$126,616
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$135,010
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High School Graduates
96.9%
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College Graduates
75.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
36.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
67.6%
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Annual Precipitation
38''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
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Annual Snowfall
54''
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Halfway between University of Michigan and Burns Park
