217 N 5th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

$925,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 1,898 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Sold
Current Price: $995,000 List Date: 1/09/2026 Last Modified: 3/01/2026

Description

This property is zoned D2, ''downtown interface'' which offers more possibilities for use than any other zoning in Ann Arbor. 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.

Supplements: 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 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# 26001017

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: 5th Between Ann and Catherine Property Sub-Type: Business Opportunity Area: Ann Arbor/Washtenaw - A Municipality: Ann Arbor Subdivision: Kerrytown

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 524.24 Prop Avail for Lease?: No

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: .09 Road Frontage: 31 Waterfront: No Year Remodeled: 2014 Total # Units: 1 Total # Bldgs: 1 # Fin Bldg Lvls: 1898 Total SqFt: 1898 School District: Ann Arbor Elementary School: Bach Elementary School High School: Pioneer High School Middle School: Forsythe Middle School Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.09 Lot Square Footage: 3920 Year Built: 1901 Full Baths: 1

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 287058 SEV: 323500 For Tax Year: 2025 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 15269.18 Tax Year: 2025 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: n/a Zoning: D2 Tax ID #: 09-09-29-125-033

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: This property is zoned D2, ''downtown interface'' which offers more possibilities for use than any other zoning in Ann Arbor. 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. 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 DEG 07' 32'' W 124.0

Status Change Info

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

Additional Details

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Street Type

Paved: 1 Public: 1

Utilities Attached

Electricity Connected: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public Water: 1

Uses

Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1 Professional Service: 1 Professional/Office: 1 Restaurant: 1 Retail: 1

Construction Type

Frame/Wood: 1

Exterior Material

Brick: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Below Grade

Basement: 1

Heat Type

Forced Air: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1 Mini-Split: 1

Business Includes

Non-Applicable: 1

Util Avail at St

High Speed Internet: 1

Driveway

Paved: 1 See Remarks: 1

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash: 1 Conventional: 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 Current Price: $925,000 List Price: $995,000 Listing Date: 2026-01-07

Property Features

Uses: Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Professional Service; Professional/Office; Restaurant; Retail Business Includes: Non-Applicable Construction Type: Frame/Wood Exterior Material: Brick Below Grade: Basement Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Water Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at St: High Speed Internet Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air; Mini-Split Driveway: Paved; See Remarks Street Type: Paved; Public Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional 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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