217 N 5th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

$925,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,898 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Sold
Current Price: $995,000 List Date: 1/06/2026 Last Modified: 3/01/2026

Description

This spectacular, historic Kerrytown home, impeccably maintained since its gut remodel in 2014 is within walking distance of the downtown's boutiques and restaurants. Redesigned by historical preservation architects, Mitchell and Mouat, it was stripped inside, down to the studs, to create a solid foundation for new oak flooring throughout, laid over restructured, leveled floor joists, and restored with all new HVAC, copper plumbing, solid wood doors and custom wood window replications of the home's original design. During the remodel, a bright and airy 3rd story was added, complete with skylights, a modernistic, floating staircase and mini-split temperature control system. The exterior brickwork was tuck-pointed and restored with antique bricks where necessary, and copper, square gutters were handmade to enhance the era-appropriate exterior. In the back, a large outdoor patio space is enclosed with a custom, metal gate (detailed with the address) set apart from its coveted 4 car

Supplements: downtown parking area. The attention to detail is expressed in the high-end choices of door hardware, bathroom faucets, tub and other fixtures throughout the home, handpicked to enhance and modernize this home's chic charm and quality standards. Located within Ann Arbor's downtown, dynamic D2 zoning, this property offers families and investors a myriad of possibilities for future use including residential/commercial/short term housing spaces, and the possibility of adding a grandma-cottage/workout space, or garage. HERD Energy Score of 2 Download report at osi.a2gov.org/herd.

More Information MLS# 26000554

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: 5th between Ann and Catherine Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Area: Ann Arbor/Washtenaw - A Municipality: Ann Arbor Subdivision: Kerrytown

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 524.24

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 31 X 125 Road Frontage: 31 Garage Y/N: No Waterfront: No Income Property: No Basement: Yes Total Rooms AG: 9 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1898 SqFt Above Grade: 1898 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 759 Building Total SqFt: 2657 Total Beds Above Grade: 2 Main Level Primary: No Stories: 3 School District: Ann Arbor Elementary School: Bach Elementary School High School: Pioneer High School Middle School: Forsythe Middle School Association YN: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.09 Lot Square Footage: 3920 Year Built: 1901 Total Bedrooms: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1 Total Baths: 2

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 287058 SEV: 323500 For Tax Year: 2025 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 13107 Tax Year: 2025 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: n/a Zoning: D2 Tax ID #: 09-09-29-125-033

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: This spectacular, historic Kerrytown home, impeccably maintained since its gut remodel in 2014 is within walking distance of the downtown's boutiques and restaurants. Redesigned by historical preservation architects, Mitchell and Mouat, it was stripped inside, down to the studs, to create a solid foundation for new oak flooring throughout, laid over restructured, leveled floor joists, and restored with all new HVAC, copper plumbing, solid wood doors and custom wood window replications of the home's original design. During the remodel, a bright and airy 3rd story was added, complete with skylights, a modernistic, floating staircase and mini-split temperature control system. The exterior brickwork was tuck-pointed and restored with antique bricks where necessary, and copper, square gutters were handmade to enhance the era-appropriate exterior. In the back, a large outdoor patio space is enclosed with a custom, metal gate (detailed with the address) set apart from its coveted 4 car Legal: COM AT SE COR OF LOT 6, B2S, B5E, OF ANN ARBOR; TH N 01 DEG 44' 07'' E 35.72 FT TO THE POB; TH N 88.....

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 487.36 Under Contract Date: 2026-01-24 Sold Date: 2026-02-27 Sold Price: $925,000

Lot Description

Sidewalk: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 VA Loan: 1

Laundry Features

In Basement: 1

Exterior Material

Brick: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Forced Air: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 2 Upper Full Baths: 1 Upper Level Square Feet: 949 Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths: 1 Main Level SQFT: 949

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0 Total Lower SQFT: 0

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 0 Total Basement SQFT: 759

Driveway

Paved: 1 See Remarks: 1

Substructure

Michigan Basement: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Oven: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: 1

Flooring

Wood: 1

Landscape

Flower Garden: 1

Architectural Style

Historic: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Location Property Info

County: Washtenaw Street #: 217 Street Direction: N Street Name: 5th Suffix: Avenue State: MI Zip Code: 48104 Zip (4): 1407

OfficeContract Info

Status: Sold List Price: $995,000 Current Price: $925,000 Listing Date: 2026-01-06

Remarks Misc

Directions: Between Ann and Catherine on N 5th

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Brick Substructure: Michigan Basement Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Patio Landscape: Flower Garden Architectural Style: Historic Driveway: Paved; See Remarks Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: The Charles Reinhart Company
Listing Agent: Justine Anthony
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Last Updated: March - 01 - 2026
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