Last year we saw appreciation in many market segments. We would like to look back at what happened last year regarding Luxury Ann Arbor Real Estate. The whole market appreciated 3.3 percent – For complete detail on absorption rates click here! We must take the time to see what the agents have been up to in 2015. Let’s take a look at the top 5 most expensive homes sold in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2015.  For those homes $1.300,000 to $1400,000, there was only one sold at full price.  For those homes above $1400,000, there is a 16 month supply.  The three Ann Arbor luxury homes that sold were on the market for an average of 183 days.

• 215 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1407 – $2,250,000

This luxurious home is the first of our top 5 most expensive homes sold in Ann Arbor, MI. Ann Arbor is know for great, authentic homes filled with warmth and joy. This beautiful 2 bedroom, 3 bath home was built only four years ago in 2012 so it maintains a modern presents and is in perfect condition. The inside is brand new and completely updated with great features such as high ceilings and gorgeous tiles. Convenient location – Downtown Ann Arbor is great for shopping, outdoor activities, and great music in the summer at Top of the Park! Close to a bus route for students on campus as well as locals looking for close transportation to anywhere around the city!

• 3939 Holden Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48103  – $1,999,000

This timeless home has 5 beds and 6 baths and is custom designed down to every single detail – I promise you will fall in love at first sight! The design is dramatic yet unique and beautiful with the high cathedral ceilings and the stunning outside terrace. This home features stunning maple cabinets, only the finest granite counter-tops, and features a serving/wet bar area for you and your guests at future parties and family gatherings. This home sits on about 4 Acres so you have room to play with your children and animals in the privacy of your personal yard. There is a built-in-entertainment system, gorgeous in-ground pool with a pool house, and a sauna for you and your family to relax and vacation whenever you come home.

• 540 Rock Creek Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1864 – $1,500,000

You will fall in love with this Cape Cod styled home completely remodeled to appeal to all with high-quality taste!! Perfect locations – Close walk to the Ann Arbor Arb and located close to Geddes. The outside of this home blew me away but when I approached the inside – I was very impressed. Two gorgeous fireplaces were before me in both living rooms, a fabulous kitchen, a blue stone patio, a salt-water pool, and breathtaking gardens. Their garden was actually featured on the 2015 Garden Walk where folks from all over the country where amazed with this property! Marble counter-tops and amazing heated stone floors make it hard to put down the apron and stop cooking! You will feel like you’re on vacation every day when you walk into your bathroom and are welcomed by a steam shower and jetted tub – Perfect for relaxing before and after a long work day! The lower level even features a wine cellar. The yard is fenced which is perfect for pets and children to play while adults relax under the sun – stress free! This home will make you reconsider ever leaving the state again!

• 2126 Devonshire Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4060 – $1,315,000

Gorgeous, thoughtful home built close to U of M campus and Hospital. All hardwood floors with original trim from when the home was built. The living room has a graceful fireplace for beautiful, snowy Michigan evenings. Large home with five spacious bedrooms and three baths located upstairs. The master bath is recently done and is complete in custom ceramic, timeless additions like this to the home make it so much more meaningful and unique to the owners. This home also includes a guest house with vaulted living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bath (Includes in-floor radiant heat!). The home includes a finished rec room great for maintaining your health and fitness. The garage is large and fully finished so you can use it for storage or parking! The garage also includes a Sub-Zero fridge great for making extra space in the kitchen fridge! You will not be let down when you see the interior of this home!

• 1035 Heather Way Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2835 – $1,310,000

This impeccable Johnson Brothers Custom Built home (2006) is complete with 4 bedrooms and 5 baths, a huge car garage, and divine landscape. The property looks beautiful from a distance and up close – The grass is really that groomed and green! I am so impressed by how well and thought out this house was built – One of a kind! Spacious, big bedrooms for families to have their privacy but a gorgeous living area for everyone to gather and enjoy each other. The kitchen is upgraded and gourmet, complete with top of the line appliances and quality material. This is a must see home to truly appreciates the hard work that was put into making this house unique and top of the line!

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