Michal Porath's Featured Listings

Sunday 9/12 -- 3-4:30! Newport West!

Price: $249000
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Description:

Premier location bordering Bird Hills Park, a 147 acre Nature Preserve which is a haven for wildlife and folks who like to walk or jog the trails. You will not find a comparable condo with a more private, lush setting, with tall trees in the fore and backgrounds and plenty of greenspace surrounding the unit. Totally private cedar decks off the kitchen, 2-story great room and first floor master-suite have been regularly maintained by the current owners. Sit back and enjoy the change of seasons from the hot tub!

This end unit features a first floor master suite with a walk-in closet and luxury, ceramic tiled bath, including a Jacuzzi jetted tub, separate shower, double sink vanity with granite top and recessed lighting. The main level has beautiful, oak hardwood floors which have just been refinished. The interior has been freshly painted. All of the closets throughout the condo have been outfitted with adjustable “California Closet” shelving. Upstairs is the second bedroom, a loft which makes an ideal home office/study, and a second full bath with a double sink vanity, new mirror and lighting.

The kitchen is brand new with stylish Ikea cabinetry (self closing doors and drawers) and hardware, granite counters, GE stainless steel appliances, Kohler faucet and new track and undercounter lighting. The adjoining breakfast area leads to one of the private decks. There are two huge closets in the foyer, one of which makes a perfect pantry. The storm/screen door is also newly installed.

The basement has a partially finished room with track lighting and is great space for exercise or hobbies or just for storage. The unfinished utility room/laundry room also has ample storage space. The 200 amp electric panel was installed in 2004. There are two separate one-car garages, both with door openers which were replaced a few years ago.

Newport West is an active community with residents involved in numerous clubs and shared interests, such as landscaping, books, movies, yoga and meditation. There have been regular outdoor TGIF potlucks in the summer. Co-owners also enjoy a private swimming pool, clubhouse and tennis courts for their own use.

Among the many reasons people love this Northwest side of Ann Arbor are the magnificent natural features within walking distance. Here, Bird Hills Park is literally at your doorstep, with unpaved trails winding through hills and ravines covered with beech, sugar maple, flowering dogwood, oaks and hickory as well as various spring wildflowers. In addition, Barton Nature Area is a 102 acre park along the Huron River where neighbors enjoy walking, jogging, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, bird watching and picnicking. With the great condo amenities, stunning wooded views and nearby river access and parkland, this is a great place to get away from it all and still be just five minutes to downtown Ann Arbor, the Farmer’s Market and Kerrytown!

Burns Park Area!

Price: $269900
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Description:

This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has a terrific location in the Burns Park Area, with great proximity to the University of Michigan athletic facilites and Central Campus. Ideal for an owner occupant or students who want a residential setting or need to be close to the fields, ice rink or natatorium. Charming exterior with a white picket fence around the front yard and enclosed front porch for three-season use. A lovely path along the side of the house leads to a large, brick-paver patio surrounded by plantings…no grass to mow in back! The vinyl siding has just been cleaned and the exterior doors replaced. There is a cement driveway and a 1 ½ car garage.

*Oak Hardood floors

*Fireplace and large picture window in living room

*Kitchen with lots of cabinetry and a snack bar is open to the formal dining area

*Refrigerator, gas stove and dishwasher included

*First floor bedroom with full bath, which is also accessible from back hallway

*Three bedrooms upstairs plus a study with walk-in closet off the master bedroom

*Large bathroom with tub/shower and double sink vanity

*Built-in drawers and cupboard for linens in the hallway

*Unfinished basement for storage and laundry

*Maytag washer and dryer included

*Glass block windows in basement

*Central air-conditioning

*Rinnai tankless water heater for endless hot water

Private setting b/t Dexter & Chelsea!

Price: $269900
Beds: 4
Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 0

Description:

Complete privacy, peace and quiet in a beautiful 2 Acre setting, this custom built, one-owner home has lovely greenspace and gardens and is surrounded by woods. Located between Dexter and Chelsea in Dexter Township and 20 minutes to Ann Arbor, you can enjoy this tranquil setting yet be close to conveniences and city amenities. This home is simple and functional in design and the focus is on bringing the outdoors in to capture the beauty of its surroundings through the seasons.

An open floor plan including an expansive living room and formal dining with hardwood floor & walls of windows highlight this lovely home. The kitchen has light, modern cabinetry, under-counter and coved lighting, and windows on each side.There is a large eating area off the kitchen with lots of space for extra storage of kitchenware and display of cookbooks and art. A small room off the foyer currently used as a home office could also serve as a large walk-in closet or pantry.

All four bedrooms, also with wonderful views, are located in the lower level. There is a door to the outside from the lower level, as well as the laundry room (washer and dryer included) and utility area. The furnace, central-air, hot water heater, water softener and roof have all been replaced since the house was originally built.

University Commons! Adult Community

Price: $299000
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Description:

University Commons is an Active Adult Community for those 55+ which offers educational and cultural programs on-site with elegant gathering areas for recitals, lectures and social activies. There are 92 condominium apartments, townhomes and villas on a lovely hillside site surrounded by a maturing woodland on the Northeast side of Ann Arbor, close to the University of Michigan and Gallop Park on the Huron River.

This all brick one-story unit offers a private entry and spacious living space, with 1805 square feet and an attached garage. The living room has a gas fireplace and is flooded with sunshine through a wall of windows. The large kitchen features cherry cabinets and lots of counterspace, GE Stainless Steel appliances and a breakfast bar. The laundry room is conveniently located off the kitchen, as is the direct access to the garage. There is a breakfast area as well as a formal dining room. The master suite has a private bath and walk-in closet, and the second bedroom with adjoining bath can also serve as a den. A stairway from the den leads to the “back” door, providing quick access to the common facilities such as exercise, craft & wood shop rooms, classrooms, library, communal dining, social area, and wooded walking trail! There are opportunities to participate in groups with varied interests: book club, bridge group, trips, art, etc. There is an on-site maintenance supervisor and an office staff person. Here is a link to the University Commons website: http://www.universitycommons.org/index.htm

If you are not familiar with the fabulous park system we have in Ann Arbor, here is more info on Gallup Park: http://www.a2gov.org/government/communityservices/ParksandRecreation/parks/Features/Pages/Gallup.aspx

SOLD! Huron River Acres

Price: $-1
Beds: 4
Baths: 3
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 0

Description:

Great opportunity to live in this popular Northwest area neighborhood, close to the Huron River, Bird Hills Park and the new Skyline High School! This home was built in 1985 and has been extensively updated by the current owners, including new Hardiplank siding, high-efficiency furnace, central-air, hot water heater, roof and gutters all installed within the past four years. The interior has just been professionally painted and new carpet installed.

If you prefer an open floor plan, you’ll love this home, which features a kitchen with an island/breakfast bar, gas stove-top and two ovens (one convection), dining room and great room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace and track lighting. A wonderful screened porch is perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation. There is a first floor laundry room and a mud room with its own entry from the outside as well as from the 2 ½ car attached garage. There are four bedrooms, including a first floor master suite with vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, and a private bath with a large maple vanity, 2-person jetted tub and separate shower. (note: master bath is plumbed for two sinks).

Upstairs are three bedrooms. One is currently used as an upstairs den/TV room. Another has its own large vanity and sink. Both the stairwell windows and natural light and the upstairs landing add to the lovely feeling of this home.

The basement is finished with a recreation room and a third full bath with a tub/shower, and there is ample storage space. The original basement laundry area still has the laundry tub. A central vacuum system is installed for convenience.

The nearly half-acre site is fenced, and there is a shed for extra storage and a greenhouse!

Residents of this neighborhood love the ease of enjoying some of Ann Arbor's most beautiful natural features. You can walk to both Bird Hills Park, a 146 acre nature preserve with walking trails, as well as Barton Park on the Huron River where you can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, bird-watching, fishing, or just walking your dog!

Northbury Condo w/attached garage!

Price: $189900
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Description:

Wonderful townhouse in Northbury, with a great floorplan unlike most others. Living room/dining room combo with a sliding glass door to a lovely deck. Great eat-in kitchen has a pantry and direct access to the attached, 2-car garage. The master bedroom with walk-in closet is located on the first floor, or use this room as a den or guest room. Upstairs are two more bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet, the other with a full wall of closet space and another wall with built-in bookshelves. There are two, ceramic-tiled bathrooms,on on the first floor, one upstairs, and both with tub/showers. The partially finished basement provides space for a recreation room, laundry and storage.

Northbury is a quiet location with expansive green space and beautiful flowering trees on the Northeast side of Ann Arbor, close to highway access, shopping, University of Michigan campuses and all hospitals. Built in the 1970's, this development was recognized for its outstanding design and still stands out as an excellent value for its stylish floorplans, exceptional grounds and convenient location.

1616 Square Feet

1^st floor master bedroom plus 2 bedrooms upstairs

2 full ceramic tiled baths

Kitchen with eating space

New carpet in living and dining rooms and master bedroom

Freshly painted

Partly finished basement

Deck

2 car attached garage

Burns Park!

Price: $320000
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Description:

Wonderful Burns Park home with natural woodwork, hardwood floors, and room for all your family activities. Three sets of French doors lead to the living room, den/study, and 3-season porch. Large formal dining room and snack bar off the kitchen, which has oak cabinetry and all appliances including gas stove. There are 3 bedrooms, and the master bedroom has a walk-in closet. There are two full baths, one on the first floor and one upstairs. The washer & dryer were installed in 2009 and are included. Additional upgrades are the Bosch tankless water heater, and the plumbing line to the street has been replaced. An Insulated Workshop with power and air-conditioning is 20x14, ideal for an artist, woodworking, etc.

Relax on your front porch enjoying the tree-lined neighborhood, or on the back deck, where children and pets can play in the fenced yard. Walk to Burns Park, Tappan and Pioneer Schools, University of Michigan Central Campus & Athletic Facilities, and the Produce Station.

Lakewood Sub near Dolph Park!

Price: $334900
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Description:

Exquisite brick home, built in1932 with beautiful fixtures and details, coved ceilings and hardwood floors. Lovely proportions with 1823 total square feet. Gracious living room with wood-burning fireplace and formal dining facing the private backyard. The large kitchen has ample cupboards and updated flooring, counters, gas stove, dishwasher and tile backsplash. A charming breakfast area leads to the outdoor porch and backyard. There are two bedrooms and a full, tiled bath on the first floor. Upstairs is a great master-suite with a private, tiled bath and study. There is an unfinished basement for future rec room space or hobbies, and a 2-car garage. Discover this quiet westside location, walking distance to Lakewood School and just one block to the Dolph Park Nature Area, with the only naturally formed lakes in Ann Arbor. http://www.a2gov.org/government/communityservices/ParksandRecreation/parks/Features/Pages/Dolph.aspx. If you love the charm of this era and want to be close to nature, you will love this home!

SOLD! Westside Bungalow-Walk Downtown!

Price: $-1
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Description:

Craftsman style bungalow circa 1935 has all the vintage charm you are looking for, plus spacious rooms with large windows and lots of welcome surprises. Located in downtown Ann Arbor, across from West Park and just 3 blocks to Main Street, this represents a rare opportunity for the urban dweller who wants to be close to everything. Walk One block to the Y and a short walk to Kerrytown, the Farmer's Market and the central campus of the University of Michigan and enjoy all the best of our great city.

A big, wide front porch entry leads to the open living space, with natural woodwork and oak hardwood floors. The living room room features a wood-burning fireplace and the dining room is large enough to accomodate a crowd. An open stairway from the dining room leads to the finished attic (not included in 1560 square feet of home, per assessor) which has two finished (unheated) rooms, freshly painted and carpeted, ideal for separate studies. Both first floor bedrooms are large, and the master bedroom has a walk-in closet. You'll love this bright kitchen with walk-in pantry and access to the covered deck, patio and fenced backyard. The refrigerator is just one year old, the gas stove 3 years old, and the pot rack is included!

A terrific bonus is the finished, one-bedroom apartment in the lower level which the owner has rented in the past for $600/month. It can also be used for a family room and guest quarters. There is a huge, unfinished basement area for storage, hobbies and laundry.

You may enjoy reading the article in the April issue of the Ann Arbor Observer about the West Park "21st Century makeover" rennovation, where it is referred to as "Central Park West", a smaller cousin of New York City's Central Park. The goal is to improve the park to create an oasis in the midst of downtown living, a place for walking and relaxation. When completed, there will be public art on display and the Ann Arbor Civic Band concerts will resume in 2011 with brand new seating. The children's playground already in place is right across the street from 116 Chapin.

Please call for a private showing appointment to see this fine home! 734-395-0650

SOLD! BURNS PARK!

Price: $-1
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 0

Description:

Classic Burns Park with a big front porch, stylish updates and the highly sought after 2-car garage! In the past 2 years the current owner has painted all rooms inside, updated two of the 2 1/2 bathrooms, re-designed the family room to create a terrific mudroom & family space off the kitchen, added central air, a new garage door, landscaping & fencing around the back yard. This home features a Design Cabinetry kitchen with under-counter lighting and new granite, sink, faucet & stainless steel appliances, including a gas stove, added in 2008. Beautiful oak hardwood floors on the first floor and maple floors on the second floor were refinished in 2007. Three bedrooms with large closets on the second floor plus a finished attic with lots of windows and a skylight is great for a possible 4^th bedroom or home office. Just a short walk to the adored, central, neighborhood park that makes this one of Ann Arbor's most sought after places to live, as well as Burns Park Elementary School and the University of Michigan central campus.