Sold321d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
553 S 1st St
Ann Arbor, MI, 48103 • Old West Side • Washtenaw County
$951,000
$466/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,040Sqft
0.2 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Historic Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
Enhanced Security
24 Hour Security · Smoke Detector(s)
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning
Ceramic Tile & Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 321 days ago · 32 views · 1 saves · Top 3% likely to sell soon
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321 days on market
Established listing
$466/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
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!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,865/month
Principal & Interest$4,597
Property Tax$951
Insurance$317
Down payment20% ($190,200)
3%50%
Est. 6.07% rate · 30yr fixed · $760,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1900
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ParkingNo Data
Lot8,712 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleHistoric
Year built1900
Stories3
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofShingle
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementFull
Fireplaces1
Lot8,712 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodOld West Side
Annual tax$21,183
Parcel090929316011
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic Tile
Tile
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Basement
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Windows
Storms
Screens
Exterior Features
Exterior
Balcony
Construction
Wood Siding
Lot Features
Sidewalk
Security
24 Hour Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Utilities
Natural Gas Available
Electricity Available
Cable Available
Phone Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Cable Connected
Room details
12 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Upper14.6×12.9 ft188.34 sqft
Bedroom3
Upper11.5×12 ft138 sqft
Bedroom4
Upper11.5×13.7 ft157.55 sqft
Master Bathroom
Upper9.5×9.2 ft87.4 sqft
Bathroom1
Upper6.2×6.11 ft37.882 sqft
Bathroom2
Main4.1×5.2 ft21.32 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market321
Est. value$960,500
Est. rent$4,537/mo
Tax rate1.49%
Price/sqft$466
On marketApr 25, 2025
PostedApr 22, 2025
Last sold$951,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMay 23, 2025
Tour days6
Views32
Favorites1
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 23, 2025Sold$951,000$466MichRIC
Apr 29, 2025Contingent$895,000$439MichRIC
Apr 25, 2025Listed For Sale$895,000$439MichRIC
Sep 27, 2023Sold$880,000$431Public Record
Sep 11, 2023Contingent$800,000$392AAABOR
Sep 7, 2023Listed For Sale$800,000$392AAABOR
Apr 1, 1997Sold$222,500$109Public Record
Sold$951,000
May 23, 2025•$466/sqft•MichRIC
Contingent$895,000
Apr 29, 2025•$439/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$895,000
Apr 25, 2025•$439/sqft•MichRIC
Sold$880,000
Sep 27, 2023•$431/sqft•Public Record
Contingent$800,000
Sep 11, 2023•$392/sqft•AAABOR
Listed For Sale$800,000
Sep 7, 2023•$392/sqft•AAABOR
Sold$222,500
Apr 1, 1997•$109/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
26 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$21,183$326,700
Apr 10, 2024—$304,900
Apr 10, 2023—$272,000
Apr 10, 2022—$270,500
Apr 10, 2021—$261,800
Apr 10, 2020$8,210$253,900
Apr 10, 2019—$246,500
Apr 10, 2018—$231,300
Apr 10, 2017$7,230$230,200
Apr 10, 2016$7,230$149,849
Apr 10, 2015$6,885$149,401
Apr 10, 2014$6,885$144,734
Apr 10, 2013$6,885$144,734
Apr 10, 2012—$141,342
Apr 10, 2011—$137,627
Apr 10, 2010—$135,327
Apr 10, 2009—$135,735
Apr 10, 2008—$130,015
Apr 10, 2007—$127,092
Apr 10, 2005—$173,000
Apr 10, 2004—$168,100
Apr 10, 2003—$162,800
Apr 10, 2002$5,065$135,700
Apr 10, 2001$3,573$135,800
Apr 10, 2000$3,536$119,500
Apr 10, 1999—$101,300
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Ann Arbor, MI • Washtenaw County
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Nearby zip codes
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