HIGHEST AND BEST DEADLINE SET for Monday, April 28th at 6PM. Don't miss this historic home located in Ann Arbor's desirable Old West Side featuring recently refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, natural woodwork, and original trim molding. With 3 finished floors, this home lives large. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace opening to the formal dining room with beautiful built-ins. The second floor includes three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a bonus room, perfect for a nursery, office, or den. The top floor is an extensive primary suite with vaulted ceilings and built-ins for storage. The basement has the potential to be finished with tall ceilings, new foundation walls (completely dug out and redone), a new slab, and plumbing for a 4th bathroom. Outside, you'll find an extra-large lot featuring beautiful perennial gardens, a rain garden, fruit trees and shrubs, a brick patio made of salvaged Detroit street pavers, and room to add on, build a garage, or an ADU. Other updates include: new roof (2018), storm windows (2019), A/C (2021), and replaced sewer line (2005). You'll enjoy being within walking distance to Downtown Ann Arbor, The Big House, Washtenaw Dairy, U of M Campus, and Jefferson Market. Home Energy Score of 1, download report at osi.a2gov.org/herd Schedule a showing today!
Sold
$951,000
553 S 1st St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
4beds
2,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$950,500 Zestimate®
$466/sqft
$4,587 Estimated rent
Home value
$950,500
$846,000 - $1.06M
$4,587/mo
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Listed by:
Megan Mazurek 734-645-4296,
The Charles Reinhart Company
Bought with:
Christine Fitzsimons, 6501356785
Howard Hanna Real Estate
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25016791
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 188.34
- Dimensions: 14.60 x 12.90
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 138
- Dimensions: 11.50 x 12.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 157.55
- Dimensions: 11.50 x 13.70
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 87.4
- Dimensions: 9.50 x 9.20
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 37.88
- Dimensions: 6.20 x 6.11
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 21.32
- Dimensions: 4.10 x 5.20
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 112.66
- Dimensions: 8.60 x 13.10
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 283.9
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 16.70
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225.32
- Dimensions: 17.20 x 13.10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 112.11
- Dimensions: 11.10 x 10.10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 217.29
- Dimensions: 15.40 x 14.11
Office
- Level: Upper
- Area: 107.64
- Dimensions: 11.70 x 9.20
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Storms, Screens
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,040
- Total interior livable area: 2,040 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Dimensions: 66 ft by 132 ft
- Features: Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 23127764
- Zoning description: R2A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: 24 Hour Security, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Ann Arbor
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $951,000+6.3%$466/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #25016791 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Contingent | $895,000$439/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25016791 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000+1.7%$439/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25016791 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2023 | Sold | $880,000+10%$431/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2023 | Contingent | $800,000$392/sqft |
Source:  AAABOR #3298018 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $800,000+259.6%$392/sqft |
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| 4/1/1997 | Sold | $222,500$109/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,183 | $326,700 +7.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $304,900 +12.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $272,000 +0.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $270,500 +3.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $261,800 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $8,210 | $253,900 +3% |
| 2019 | -- | $246,500 +6.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $231,300 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $7,230 | $230,200 +53.6% |
| 2016 | $7,230 +5% | $149,849 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $6,885 | $149,401 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $6,885 | $144,734 |
| 2013 | $6,885 | $144,734 +2.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $141,342 +2.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $137,627 +1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $135,327 -0.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $135,735 +4.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $130,015 +2.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $127,092 -26.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $173,000 +2.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $168,100 +3.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $162,800 +20% |
| 2002 | $5,065 +41.8% | $135,700 -0.1% |
| 2001 | $3,573 +1% | $135,800 +13.6% |
| 2000 | $3,536 | $119,500 +18% |
| 1999 | -- | $101,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old West Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Bach Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Slauson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Pioneer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bach Elementary School
- Middle: Slauson Middle School
- High: Pioneer High School
Source: MichRIC. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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