NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1301 Orkney Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Water Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $858,000 - $904,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,070 Sq Ft
$290/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 11, 2023

Last sale price $823,500 $268 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,393 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Wines Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Hunt Park

About This Home

As of July 2023

OFFER DEADLINE 1:00PM ANN ARBOR TIME ON MONDAY JUNE 19. Cool Mid-Century modern raised ranch is located on a beautiful .58 acre lot just north of Water Hill & close to Bluffs Nature Area & Hunt Park. An open design Techbuilt home set privately on a lush hilltop overlooking mature trees w/remarkable skyline views, it doesn't get better! Featuring a modernist model approach w/multiple updates, the exterior walls are weight bearing & showcase an open flr plan w/vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, hrdwd flrs & awesome views from new deck. Spacious, sunlit great rm, work of art'' fireplace & exposed duct work w/attractive wood ceiling. Newer efficient kitchen has maple cabinets, granite ctops & SS appls. Open to ample dining area w/blt-in custom buffet. Former screen porch is now a multiuse 4 s season room. Bdrm wing offers 3 bdrms & 2 baths w/skylight, incl primary suite. Pleasant lower level features 4th bdrm & chic new 3rd bath along w/a roomy fam rm w/windows & blt-in bar w/maple cabinets & bar frig. So many improvements & updates to this special home incl expanded Azek deck, windows, steel siding, electric panel, insulation & more! This awesome home blends seamlessly w/the endless native perennials & plants & winding cedar paths., Primary Bath, Rec Room: Finished

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Brien

The Charles Reinhart Company License #6506044627 Listed on: 06/13/2023

The Charles Reinhart Company

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Brien

The Charles Reinhart Company License #6506044627 Listed on: 06/13/2023

The Charles Reinhart Company

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,489

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 25,265 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R1B, R1B

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • Bar Fridge
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wines Elementary School
  • Forsythe Middle School
  • Skyline High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Huron View Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,489

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0.58 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 334.04
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3070.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 8489.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R1B
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Huron View Hills
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator: Yes
  • Renewable HeatCool:In Floor Radiant Heat: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2365.0
  • Additional Items:Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • General Property Info Elementary School2: Wines Elementary School
  • General Property Info High School: Skyline High School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: Forsythe Middle School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3070.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 705.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 900.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Bar Fridge: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 705.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • List Price: 790000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Additional Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: In Floor Radiant Heat, Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wines Elementary School
  • High School: Skyline High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Forsythe Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • Lot Size Area: 0.58
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 25265.0
  • Zoning Description: R1B

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8489.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2023
Closed on
Jun 28, 2023
Sold by
Alexander Mark C and Alexander Carol A
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Brien
The Charles Reinhart Company
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Brien
The Charles Reinhart Company
List Price
$790,000
Sold Price
$823,500
Premium/Discount to List
$33,500
4.24%
Current Estimated Value
$888,914

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$65,414
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.45%
Original Mortgage
$715,250
Outstanding Balance
$690,929
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$197,985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2018
Sold by
Cotter Carol A and Alexander Mark C
Bought by
Laexander Mark C and Cotter Carol A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1995
Sold by
Helmke Benjamin L
Bought by
Alexander Marc C and Cotter Carol
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Water Hill, MI

  • Stephen Hollowell Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Ann Arbor

    Stephen Hollowell

    Keller Williams Ann Arbor

    (734) 977-1279

    98 Total Sales

    6 in Water Hill

    $559K - $715K Price Range

    Stephen Hollowell
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  • Howard Watts Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Professionals

    Howard Watts

    Coldwell Banker Professionals

    (734) 999-3847

    196 Total Sales

    1 in Water Hill

    $825,000 Price

    Howard Watts
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  • Amy Schlecht Pachera Real Estate Agent - Real Estate One

    Amy Schlecht Pachera

    Real Estate One

    (734) 436-3468

    49 Total Sales

    1 in Water Hill

    $1,015,000 Price

    Amy Schlecht Pachera
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  • Ilze Chesney Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Affiliated

    Ilze Chesney

    Century 21 Affiliated

    (734) 822-8939

    41 Total Sales

    2 in Water Hill

    $635,000 Price Range

    Ilze Chesney
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  • Lisa Ridha Real Estate Agent - The Charles Reinhart Company

    Lisa Ridha

    The Charles Reinhart Company

    (734) 821-4894

    118 Total Sales

    2 in Water Hill

    $470,000 Price Range

    Lisa Ridha
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  • Ed Ridha Real Estate Agent - The Charles Reinhart Company

    Ed Ridha

    The Charles Reinhart Company

    (734) 821-6417

    132 Total Sales

    3 in Water Hill

    $825,000 Price Range

    Ed Ridha
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$823,500 Preferred Title
Laexander Mark C -- None Available
Alexander Marc C $195,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $715,250
Previous Owner Cotter Carol A $160,525
Previous Owner Cotter Carol A $144,950
Previous Owner Alexander Mark C $51,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/11/2023 07/11/23 Sold $823,500 +4.2% $268 / Sq Ft
06/29/2023 06/29/23 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2023 06/13/23 For Sale $790,000 -- $257 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $17,862 $395,300 $0 $0
2025 $15,333 $361,400 $0 $0
2024 $14,954 $325,700 $0 $0
2023 $7,790 $302,100 $0 $0
2022 $8,489 $312,600 $0 $0
2021 $8,289 $298,000 $0 $0
2020 $8,122 $291,600 $0 $0
2019 $7,729 $249,900 $249,900 $0
2018 $7,499 $228,300 $0 $0
2017 $7,295 $238,700 $0 $0
2016 $6,213 $145,867 $0 $0
2015 $6,702 $145,431 $0 $0
2014 $6,702 $140,887 $0 $0
2013 -- $140,887 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Elizabeth Brien Real Estate Agent - The Charles Reinhart Company

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Elizabeth Brien

    The Charles Reinhart Company

    (734) 669-5989

    15 in this area

    330 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 23129514

MichRIC

APN: 09-20-204-016

Michigan Washtenaw County Ann Arbor 48103 Water Hill

1301 Orkney Dr, Ann Arbor, MI

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