440 Spring St

ANN ARBOR OLD WEST SIDE WATERHILL NEIGHBORHOOD. Charming and cozy 3 bedroom 1 bath bungalow in the Waterhill neighborhood near downtown, neighborhood services, and public recreation. This is one of the oldest houses in Ann Arbor, and it recently got a fresh start. Four-forty Spring Street has been in my family since 1891 when my grandparents bought and expanded it in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Back then it was in a semi-rural area complete with a barn and livestock. The barn and farm animals are now gone, but a large yard (maintained by the landlord) and raised garden area remain. Seven years ago my wife and I thoroughly renovated the house so that it is practically a new building while still keeping a number of the historic features. We hope that it will last another 150 years. The new parts of the renovation include: - New wiring with multiple circuits and outlets in each room. - Tamper resistant outlets. - Hard-wired interlocking smoke detectors plus a carbon monoxide detector in the furnace room. - High efficiency furnace and hot water heater. - Large dry storage area in basement. - Oak French doors. - Secret passageway between living room and dining room. - LED light fixtures. - New hardwood flooring and carpeting. - Spray foam insulation. - Gas cook stove. - Dishwasher in kitchen. - New kitchen counters and floor. - Complete laundry facilities available on site. The historic parts of this renovation include: - Cast iron claw foot bathtub with shower in a refurbished bathroom. - Refurbished staircase. - Original interior doors. - Farmhouse sink. - Vintage wall paper well preserved over time. - Wall map of what Ann Arbor looked like when the house was built. - Front porch with room for outdoor furniture. - Backyard patio with walkout basement. - Two off-street parking spaces with floodlight. The house is within easy walking distance of Downtown Ann Arbor, UM campus, Zingerman's Deli, Knight's Market, Big City Bakery, YMCA, West Park, Bluff's Park, Argo Pond & Riverwalk, Amtrak Station, Blake Transit Center, Bach Elementary School, and Ann Arbor Open School. Anyone considering Downtown Ann Arbor, Downtown Ypsilanti, Depot Town, or any sort of quiet urban neighborhood in the Ann Arbor Area should consider this listing. Rent is $2550,00 per month with tenants covering utilities. In years past, combined gas and electric bills averaged approximately $105.00 per month. Landlord takes care of yard maintenance (mowing and leaf raking) and public sidewalk snow removal. Smoking is outdoor only. Pets are negotiable, but no cats please. Security deposit is $3825.00 payable upon signing of the lease, and first month's rent (or fraction thereof) is due upon occupancy. Available August 10th, 2023. Tenant responsible for all utilities. Landlord pays for trash pickup, lawncare, and public sidewalk snow removal.