Ann Arbor, MI

Orchard Hills

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$438K - $565K

For Sale on Trulia:

2 homes

Rent:
$825 - $3.4K

For Rent on Trulia:

5 homes

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What Locals Say about Orchard Hills

At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say streets are well-lit
100 % Say there are community events
100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say there are sidewalks
89 % Say kids play outside
89 % Say it's quiet
88 % Say car is needed
86 % Say there's wildlife
83 % Say yards are well-kept
80 % Say there's holiday spirit
78 % Say neighbors are friendly
67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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Kalibrahma
Resident
7y ago
"Gremlins are everywhere. I think we have many rabbits and people with dogs. There are also children and schools that have good friendships."
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Cspringgay
Resident
7y ago
"I have lived here for 20 years, love the schools, the location, transportation and community. Every one is friendly."
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floydmcnutt
11y ago
"Lived here for 17 years so far. Easy access to freeways. Elementary and middle school within walking distance. Nice walking through nearby parks with paths through the wooded area of the park. Walking distance to many stores and public transportation."
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Shelley P.
13y ago
"This area has great schools and parks, and lots of paths for running or biking. There are 3 swimming pools in the area for families in the summer. Access to the highway is great. There are several restaurants within walking distance."
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TALBOTPETERD
13y ago
"Very friendly people in neighborhood yet can maintain privacy with fenced back yards. Low traffic, drivers observe 25mph speed limit; takes 15 minutes to walk to Kroger and other stores at Traverwood. Post office 15 minutes walk away opposite direction; Sugar Bush Park only 5 minutes from my home, safe and litter-free, great for children and the elderly. Huron High School is rated very highly for academics. Swimming pool available for residents nearby at reasonable cost "
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Schools

Thurston Elementary School
K-5
Public
473 Students
Ann Arbor Public Schools
9/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
All three of my kids are at Thurston, and I have been pleased with all of the classroom teachers. My perception of Thurston is that it is a friendly environment that values collaboration. All staff and faculty work towards a common goal: creating a family of lifelong learners.In particular, I am extremely impressed with the 'specials' which include Music, Art, Library, Gym, PLTW (engineering) and Mandarin Chinese. The level of teamwork among teachers shows that in addition to teaching the curriculum, they also forge bonds in a way that helps students build character. All of my students have developed a love for reading while at Thurston, and although the math program is not very rigorous, students have the option to take a self-paced math course starting in 5th grade.Finally, I find it impressive that the staff knows every kid's name as well as which family they belong to.Students, families and learning are valued at Thurston. Tests are used as a resource to help students mark progress, but more importantly, kids at Thurston grow to love learning and to love school.
Parent Review
4y ago
5 Reviews

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