#81025036490, Jean Watts, Listing office: Preferred, Realtors Ltd
285 Brookside Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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About 285 Brookside Dr
Tucked away on a sheltered cul de sac you'll find this hidden gem, a beautiful ranch home full of surprises and possibilities. Surrounded by almost a quarter acre of mature trees, Norway maples & towering spruces among them, the Trex front porch has a fairytale charm with its turning stair, beautiful white railings & hanging baskets. Stepping inside, the surprisingly spacious great room features a large dining area and family room overlooking the porch through the picture window. Gleaming new luxury vinyl plank flooring and newly painted soft white walls throughout give a unity to the 1st floor. Open the door from the great room to find the two main floor bedrooms with windows looking out into the trees, & full bath with accessible shower.Another door - surprise!- turns out to be a large walk-in pantry/linen storage room. Then there's the alcove next to the bathroom which could be a vanity or bath essentials nook. The kitchen offers new butcher block countertops and new lighting as well as a newer ss fridge with double French doors. Glance to your left and see the large doorwall giving out on to the wonderful Trex deck. From the deck itself, you can see down into the little valley behind the home and a magical view of the woods. What a perfect place to grill on a summer evening... how far back does the property go in those trees? A little exploration may be in order later. Meanwhile someone calls to you to come down and see the full 925 sq ft walkout lower level right away. The finished family room could be anything you want it to be: recreation or theater room, a perfect area for game nights or the kids, and more. Moving on to Bedroom Three: a lovely large egress window looking out on the woods plus roomy closet make this room an office, a bedroom, a music room, a movie room... As you step out of Bedroom Three you see it: another lower level room with closet and egress window-- Bedroom Four?? Or a sewing room, office, workshop- you decide! Meander into the backyard, and realize that this astonishing property has
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Gravel
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- List Price: $320,000
- Price/SqFt: $345
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,244
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
- Directions: Travel east on Barton from M-14 and take a left on Brede.
- Year Built: 1961
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 925 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.23 Acres
- MLS Number: 81025032612
- MLS Name: Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS
- Office Name: Howard Hanna Real Estate
- Office Phone: (734) 761-6600
- Listing Agent: Nancy Restuccia
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $135,600 | $4,244 |
2023 | $124,500 | $3,398 |
2022 | $119,500 | $3,398 |
2021 | $114,800 | $3,799 |
2020 | $116,200 | $3,564 |
2019 | $100,300 | $3,467 |
2018 | $95,800 | $3,345 |
2017 | $93,200 | $3,234 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Northside Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•912 Barton Dr
10
Wines Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•1701 Newport Rd
7
Logan Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.8 mi
•2685 Traver Blvd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,554. The most common annual income of people living in Ann Arbor, MI is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 285 Brookside Dr
The listing price of 285 Brookside Dr property is $320,000.
The property 285 Brookside Dr is a house located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105.
Accepting Backup Offers: 285 Brookside Dr is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 285 Brookside Dr are: Northside Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Wines Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Logan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Forsythe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Slauson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Clague Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Community High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Skyline High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Huron High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,244 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 285 Brookside Dr has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 285 Brookside Dr is 925 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 285 Brookside Dr is 1961.
This home is located at 285 Brookside Dr in Ann Arbor, MI and zip code 48105 in the Northeast neighborhood. This 925 square foot home, which was built in 1961, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $320,000.
In June 2025 more than 54 listings in Ann Arbor, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 21 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 60 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Ann Arbor, MI increased by 20.5% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $512,500 and the average listing age was 24 days.