Washtenaw County, MI Real Estate, Homes For Sale, School & Area Information

Washtenaw County is a great place to live, and no matter one's lifestyle, there is something to suit everyone. From city life in the heart of Ann Arbor, to the outer reaches of town that yield pastoral settings and everything in between, one thing that tends to stand out are the natural beauty roads. At current count, there are nine of them interspersed throughout the county. They're not only peaceful and stunning areas to live, they're great for outdoor activities like biking or running. Lined with mature trees, graceful curves and hills, these unique areas never disappoint.

High demand from home buyers and low supply of inventory are driving new construction in Washtenaw County. For the first time in years, two new residential subdivisions are proposed in the Ann Arbor area: a 176 home development on the north side of West Liberty Road, about a half-mile west of Wagner Road, and a 323 home subdivision on Staebler Road between Jackson and Park Roads.

Local Realtors characterize the 2013 market as "fast-moving", "fantastic", "record-breaking" and "on fire". Ann Arbor's improving housing market reflects what's happening nationwide.

The trend int the 2013 market was what many agents have described as a "shockingly low" inventory of homes for sale. The tight inventory resulted in a 32% drop in the average number of days on the market.

Washtenaw County home prices are up 18%! A strong year for the market. It's official! The Ann Arbor housing market is hot! Significantly higher sale prices, competition among buyers and more movement in the high-end market were among real estate trends. Year-end data from the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors shows Washtenaw County's 2013 redidential market was strong. The average home sale price of $248,601 was an 18% increase over 2012, and a 36% increase over 2009 when the average sale price was $182,287. The median sale price was up from $174,000 in 2012 to $212,000. Washtenaw County home sale prices have risen each year since 2009.