University Commons is a 55+ condominium community composed of 92 apartments, townhomes, and villas located on Ann Arbor's northeast side, close to The University of Michigan's North Campus. Designed to be an active and intellectual community, University Commons features a recital hall, seminar/classrooms, a library, a craft room, and a woodworking shop. There is also a fitness room, The Brass Rail Cafe, and ample walking trails weaving through the grounds that are surrounded by beautiful mature trees. The common areas are reminiscent of UofM residential buildings and there are tons of group events put on throughout the year, as well as weekly "common time" held on Friday afternoons.
Units at University Commons range from 1,200-2,500 sq. ft. with 1-2 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, and attached garage parking spaces. Units have ensuite laundry, open-concept floorplans, gas fireplaces, and main-floor master suites with walk-in closets, walk-in showers, tubs, and double sink vanities.
Sold on July 14, 2023 for $835,000
3 bed, 2.1 bath, 3,030 sqft
855 Asa Gray Drive 48..., Ann Arbor
Location:
Located just south of Glazier Way off of Huron Pkwy., University Commons is adjacent to Oakridge nature area and is within walking distance to Furstenburg park and Ruthven Nature area along the scenic Huron River. University Commons is also less than a mile, within walking distance, to the VA Hospital which is great for the many veterans that already live within the community. Just across the street from UofM's north campus, this community allows UofM alumnus, employees, and volunteers to live in an intellectual adult community with close ties to all of the historic pride and spirit that the University has to offer, topped off with a nod to actual university living that is evident in the brick exterior, open halls, and classrooms of the neighborhoods common areas.
Neighborhood Amenities:
On-Site:
Common areas include a building with a library, recital/banquet hall, classrooms, fitness room, craft rooms, and woodworking rooms
Ample walking trails throughout the community and connecting to the adjacent Oakridge Nature Area
In-Suite Laundry
Attached garages
Open-concept floorplans
Main floor Masters
large windows for natural lighting and gorgeous views
Off-Site:
Surrounded by nature area on 3-sides
Less than 1-mile, within walking distance to the VA Hospital and UofM's North Campus buildings including the Gerald R. Ford Research Library
1.2-miles, a 20-25 minute walk to Furstenburg Nature Area along the Huron River
2-miles, a 5-minute drive to Kroger and other shopping such as Plum Market, Busch's Fresh Food Market, CVS and more along Plymouth Rd.
4.5-miles, a 12-15 minute drive to the heart of downtown Ann Arbor's shopping and dining districts.
Travel and Commute:
On the AATA bus line into downtown Ann Arbor, North Campus bus stops, UofM's Central Campus Transit Center, and shopping centers like Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Meijer and Target
2.4 miles, a 5-7 minute drive to US-23 north and south access with quick connections to both M-14 and I-94 into Metro-Detroit
4-miles, a 12-15 minute drive to The University of Michigan's Central Campus
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