What an Opportunity! Buildable lot in a great, walkable, tree-lined neighborhood: coffee/bar, restaurants, groceries, Downtown, Kerrytown, farmer's market, Hospitals, UM Campuses, train & bus lines, Huron River parks, trails, biking, canoeing & kayaking. Lovely views of downtown lights at night and woods in the day. Lot includes a charming, historic & updated 964 sq ft cottage w/2 bedrooms, cook's kitchen & 2 full baths, maple floors, deck and big front porch. Live in or rent out the cottage while you build. Cottage also makes a great home office, studio, in-law or guest space or rental. This lot has easy street and utility access, flat terrain and no large trees to clear for easy building. Concept drawings in listing are by architect H. Scott Diels and this or something comparable by him, or by your own architect could be built here. Home Energy Score 6. Full report: stream.a2gov.org . Property taxes currently are NON-homestead.
Single-familyProperty Type
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$545Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Maris Laporter• The Charles Reinhart Company
Plansmart, located between Main Street and State Street, is a residential and commercial Ann Arbor neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a walkable street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street corridor near Liberty Street, where sidewalk patios, indie boutiques, and gallery-style storefronts set a steady, social pace. Architectural cues lean toward older brick walk-ups and restored houses mixed with low-rise infill. The Ark anchors the local calendar with live music, while Literati Bookstore and Zingerman’s Delicatessen act as long-running community touchstones. Small parks and campus-edge paths shape daily routines, and the downtown core keeps errands and evenings on foot.
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Offer insights
1308 Traver Rd · $525,000
$525K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $525K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
161 days
The average home goes pending in 39 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Storm windows and screens
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Cooling (central)
Exterior features
Sidewalk
Paved road frontage
Yard on a 0.16-acre lot
Home design
Historic single-family residence
Residential property
Construction
Wood siding
Shingle/asphalt roof
Built in 1800s (historic)
Utilities
Public water
Natural gas available and connected
Electricity available
Natural gas water heater
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
What an Opportunity! Buildable lot in a great, walkable, tree-lined neighborhood: coffee/bar, restaurants, groceries, Downtown, Kerrytown, farmer's market, Hospitals, UM Campuses, train & bus lines, Huron River parks, trails, biking, canoeing & kayaking. Lovely views of downtown lights at night and woods in the day. Lot includes a charming, historic & updated 964 sq ft cottage w/ 2 bedrooms, cook's kitchen & 2 full baths, maple floors, deck and big front porch. Live in or rent out the cottage while you build a second house up to approx. 2940 sq ft. Cottage also makes a great home office, studio, in-law or guest space or rental. This lot has easy street and utility access, flat terrain and no large trees to clear for easy building. Concept drawings in listing are by architect H. Scott Diels and this or something comparable by him, or by your own architect could be built here. Home Energy Score 6. Full report: stream. a2gov.org . Property taxes currently are NON-homestead.
REALCOMP #81026019979
Jul 13, 2026
Price Changed
$525,000
$545/sq ft
Jun 1, 2026
Price Changed
$549,000
$570/sq ft
May 5, 2026
Listed
$599,000
$621/sq ft
REALCOMP #81026014541
Jul 13, 2026
Price Changed
$525,000
$545/sq ft
Jun 1, 2026
Price Changed
$549,000
$570/sq ft
Apr 11, 2026
Listed
$599,000
$621/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70524227
Jul 14, 2026
Price Changed
$525,000
$545/sq ft
Jun 2, 2026
Price Changed
$549,000
$570/sq ft
Apr 11, 2026
Listed
$599,000
$621/sq ft
Apr 9, 2026
Coming Soon
$599,000
$621/sq ft
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What an Opportunity! Buildable lot in a great, walkable, tree-lined neighborhood: coffee/bar, restaurants, groceries, Downtown, Kerrytown, farmer's market, Hospitals, UM Campuses, train & bus lines, Huron River parks, trails, biking, canoeing & kayaking. Lovely views of downtown lights at night and woods in the day. Lot includes a charming, historic & updated 964 sq ft cottage w/ 2 bedrooms, cook's kitchen & 2 full baths, maple floors, deck and big front porch. Live in or rent out the cottage while you build. Cottage also makes a great home office, studio, in-law or guest space or rental. This lot has easy street and utility access, flat terrain and no large trees to clear for easy building. Concept drawings in listing are by architect H. Scott Diels and this or something comparable by him, or by your own architect could be built here. Home Energy Score 6. Full report: stream. a2gov.org . Property taxes currently are NON-homestead.
SW Michigan MLS #26014541
Jul 13, 2026
Price Changed
$525,000
$545/sq ft
Jun 1, 2026
Price Changed
$549,000
$570/sq ft
Apr 11, 2026
Listed
$599,000
$621/sq ft
Apr 9, 2026
Coming Soon
$599,000
$621/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70456291
Aug 21, 2025
Listing Removed
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Aug 21, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jul 4, 2025
Price Changed
$499,000
$518/sq ft
Jun 4, 2025
Price Changed
$520,000
$539/sq ft
May 24, 2025
Relisted
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Apr 11, 2025
Contingent
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Mar 14, 2025
Listed
$549,000
$570/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #1
Jul 4, 2025
Price Changed
$499,000
$518/sq ft
Jun 4, 2025
Price Changed
$520,000
$539/sq ft
REALCOMP #81025009636
Jul 4, 2025
Price Changed
$499,000
$518/sq ft
Jun 4, 2025
Price Changed
$520,000
$539/sq ft
May 24, 2025
Relisted
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Apr 11, 2025
Contingent
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Mar 14, 2025
Listed
$549,000
$570/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70416106
Dec 31, 2024
Listing Removed
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Nov 10, 2024
Listing Removed
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Jul 1, 2024
Listed
$585,000
$607/sq ft
REALCOMP #81024033658
Nov 10, 2024
Listing Removed
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Jul 1, 2024
Listed
$585,000
$607/sq ft
AAMLS #3290279
Oct 3, 2022
Sold
$398,000
$413/sq ft
Aug 30, 2022
Contingent
—
Aug 19, 2022
Listed
$399,900
$415/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #23124416
Oct 3, 2022
Sold
$398,000
$413/sq ft
Aug 19, 2022
Listed
$399,900
$415/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60131440
Oct 3, 2022
Sold
$398,000
$413/sq ft
Aug 30, 2022
Contingent
—
Aug 19, 2022
Listed
$399,900
$415/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70369001
Oct 3, 2022
Sold
$398,000
$413/sq ft
Oct 3, 2022
Sold
$398,000
$413/sq ft
Aug 19, 2022
Listed
$399,900
$415/sq ft
Aug 19, 2022
Listed
$399,900
$415/sq ft
REALCOMP #543290279
Oct 3, 2022
Sold
$398,000
$413/sq ft
Aug 19, 2022
Listed
$399,900
$415/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1984
Sold
$53,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,723 (+5.0%)
2024
$9,257 (+8.4%)
2023
$8,543 (+130.0%)
2022
$3,714 (+2.4%)
2021
$3,627 (+2.1%)
2020
$3,554 (+5.1%)
2019
$3,382 (+1.4%)
2018
$3,334 (+2.8%)
2017
$3,244 (+3.7%)
2016
$3,129 (+3.4%)
2015
$3,025 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,980 (+4.6%)
2013
$2,849
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
964
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
964
Year built
1901
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washtenaw County
APN
09-09-21-313-007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
R2A
Two-Family Dwelling District
This district is intended to provide residential areas in the City that are suitable for Two Family Dwellings. The district is intended to create areas of essentially single-family residential character utilizing two Single-Family Dwelling Units that are attached either side to side or vertically. The district is intended to be similar to the higher density Single-Family Zoning Districts, except for the different type and slightly higher density of Dwelling Units. Location criteria for the application of this district should include the availability or provision of adequate public services to serve such higher densities. It may be used as a transition zone between single-family areas and other areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Library
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ann Arbor, MI • 48105
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Ann Arbor. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1308 Traver Rd
$499,013
$26K under list price of $525K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $277K to $585K.