285 Brookside Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

$320,000

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,… Read More 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 kept one of the best surprises for last. 285 Brookside backs up to the 4+ acres of the Onder Nature Area- your backyard is suddenly infinitely larger! Later you will learn that through Onder, you are connected to parks all over Ann Arbor and beyond, Barton, Argo, Bandemer, Cloverdale, the B2B Trail... with A2 STEAM elementary nearby, and easy access to U-M Hospital, the University itself, downtown Ann Arbor and M-14, you've found it: the perfect home in the perfect location. Come explore for yourself! Home energy score of 5. See report at stream.a2gov.org. Read Less

Courtesy of Howard Hanna Real Estate, Nancy Restuccia.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jul 21, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

925

Lot Size

0.23 Acres

Year Built

1961

MLS Number

25032612

30 Days Snapshot Of 48105

$643k

+6%

(avg) sold price

-37%

homes sold

+8%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Road Surface Type: "Paved"

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Dryer", "Oven", "Range", "Refrigerator", "Washer"

Basement

Basement: "Full", "Walk-Out Access"

Building

Architectural Style: "Ranch", Building Area Total: 925, Construction Materials: "Vinyl Siding", Living Area: 925, Year Built: 1961, 1 story

Cooling

Cooling Included, Cooling: "Central Air"

Heating

Heating: "Forced Air", Heating Included

Interior Features

Features: "Ceiling Fan(s)"

Laundry

Features: "Lower Level", "Washer Hookup"

Lot

Features: "Sidewalk", "Wooded", "Cul-De-Sac", "Adj to Public Land", 0.23 acres, Area: 0.23, Dimensions: 90 x 110, 10,019 square feet

Property

Parcel Number: 09-09-17-400-017, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

Roof: "Asphalt", "Shingle"

Sewer

Sewer: "Public"

Taxes

Annual Amount: $4,711, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utilities: "Natural Gas Connected", "High-Speed Internet", Water Source: "Public"

Windows

Features: "Screens"

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