We Buy Houses in Ann Arbor, MI

Selling a house for cash in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is one of the most expensive housing markets in Michigan, and the reason is sitting right in the middle of town: the University of Michigan and its roughly 50,000 students, plus the hospital system and a deep tech and research economy. The average home value runs around $530,000 as of early 2026, with median list prices often in the $530K–$575K range and values up about 3% year over year. That’s roughly double the typical Michigan home.

We buy houses for cash across all of it. No realtor commissions, no repairs, no waiting for a buyer’s financing — which matters in a market where high prices mean small appraisal gaps can sink a retail deal, and where former rentals and older homes often don’t show well.

Ann Arbor neighborhoods we buy in

We purchase houses throughout the city and Washtenaw County, including:

• Burns Park: historic homes south of campus, a mix of owner-occupied and student rentals
• Old West Side: tree-lined streets of late-1800s and early-1900s houses, a historic district
• Kerrytown: walkable blocks near the farmers market and downtown
• Ann Arbor Hills: larger mid-century homes east of campus
• Water Hill, Lower Burns Park, and the near-campus blocks: heavy student-rental territory
• Surrounding areas: Ypsilanti, Saline, Pittsfield Township, Dexter, Chelsea

What makes Ann Arbor different

A few local realities shape how we work here:

• The university drives everything. Student demand fuels a huge rental market; many houses near campus are aging rentals.
• High prices, real friction. At $500K+, appraisal gaps and inspection issues sink retail deals more easily than people expect.
• Michigan freeze-thaw. Older homes here carry foundation cracks, roof wear, and basement moisture from hard winters — issues that scare off traditional buyers.

Ann Arbor market snapshot

Metric	Ann Arbor (early 2026)
Average home value	~$530,000
Median list price	~$530,000–$575,000
Year-over-year change	Up ~3%
Our buy range	$150,000 to $1.5M+, any condition

Numbers reflect Zillow, Realtor.com, and regional listing data; your specific neighborhood and property condition determine the actual offer.

Common reasons Ann Arbor homeowners sell to us

The university shapes the situations we see most: tired landlords ready to exit the student-rental grind near campus, professors and staff relocating for new positions, inherited Old West Side homes that adult children don’t want to maintain from out of state, and older houses with deferred maintenance after years of tenants. Whatever the reason, we make a no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours.