NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1320 Orkney Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Water Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,067,000 - $1,198,661

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,810 Sq Ft
$294/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 28, 2025

Last sale price $1,084,000 $285 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,527 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Home Energy Rating Service (HERS) Rating: 30183
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wines Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2025

Location, location, location, Elegant contemporary in Upper Waterhill neighborhood, originally built by local artist James Black. Property backs up to 40 acres of Bluffs Nature Preserve, and is an easy walk to Wines Elementary, Kerrytown, and downtown Ann Arbor. Near freeways and U of M campuses. Custom millwork, built-ins, 2nd floor mahogany den/study/family room. 4.5 baths with His/Hers in master suite. Self-contained 1st floor office/additional bedroom with Murphy bed. Home Energy Score of 3. Download report at a2gov,org/herdmap

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Wetzel

Baker Cowan Group LLC License #6501359164 Listed on: 09/20/2025

Baker Cowan Group LLC

Co-Listed By

Christine Faeth

Howard Hanna Real Estate License #6501271635

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Dunville

Better Real Estate LLC License #RCO-6501405013

Better Real Estate LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,265

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 12,763 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150 x 85
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned R1C, R1C

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,810 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Home Energy Rating Service (HERS) Rating: 30183

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 015 Robin Hills & Vesper Heights Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,265

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Levels: Tri-Level
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 313.65
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 150 x 85
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3810.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 17265.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R1C
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: 015 Robin Hills & Vesper Heights
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Home Energy Rate Sys:HERS Index Number: 30183
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Roofing:Wood: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3810.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup: 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:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Tri-Level: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Location, location, location, Elegant contemporary in Upper Waterhill neighborhood, originally built by local artist James Black. Property backs up to 40 acres of Bluffs Nature Preserve, and is an easy walk to Wines Elementary, Kerrytown, and downtown Ann Arbor. Near freeways and U of M campuses. Custom millwork, built-ins, 2nd floor mahogany den/study/family room. 4.5 baths with His/Hers in master suite. Self-contained 1st floor office/additional bedroom with Murphy bed. Home Energy Score of 3. Download report at a2gov,org/herdmap
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Formal Dining
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Slab, Other
  • LivingArea: 3810.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Formal Dining: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 1195000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Wood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 150 x 85
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12763.0
  • Zoning Description: R1C

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17265.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2024
Sold by
Lawter John M and Lawter Jennifer K
Bought by
Lawter John M and Lawter Jennifer K
Current Estimated Value
$1,159,764

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2008
Sold by
Nusbaum Arthur S
Bought by
Lawter John M and Lawter Jennifer K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$371,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2004
Sold by
Phillips Dorothy Lynn and Nusbaum Dorothy Lynn
Bought by
Nusbaum Arthur Samuel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Nusbaum Arthur S
Bought by
Lawter John
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lawter John M -- Land Title
Lawter John M $525,000 None Available
Nusbaum Arthur S -- None Available
Nusbaum Arthur S -- None Available
Nusbaum Arthur Samuel -- --
Lawter John $525,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lawter John M $371,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/28/2025 10/28/25 Sold $1,084,000 -9.3% $285 / Sq Ft
09/27/2025 09/27/25 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2025 09/20/25 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $314 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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
2025 $14,851 $645,900 $0 $0
2024 $14,485 $595,800 $0 $0
2023 $13,356 $534,700 $0 $0
2022 $14,554 $554,300 $0 $0
2021 $18,456 $517,500 $0 $0
2020 $17,875 $503,700 $0 $0
2019 $17,050 $425,800 $425,800 $0
2018 $16,728 $363,500 $0 $0
2017 $16,138 $393,800 $0 $0
2016 $12,557 $254,131 $0 $0
2015 $15,079 $253,371 $0 $0
2014 $15,079 $245,454 $0 $0
2013 -- $245,454 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Dawn Wetzel

    Baker Cowan Group LLC

    (734) 845-8422

    2 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Dawn Wetzel
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  • Christine Faeth

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Christine Faeth

    Howard Hanna Real Estate

    (734) 646-9080

    2 in this area

    182 Total Sales

    Christine Faeth
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25048491

MichRIC

APN: 09-20-202-044

Michigan Washtenaw County Ann Arbor 48103 Water Hill

1320 Orkney Dr, Ann Arbor, MI

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