$1,100,000
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
MLS# 26036363
5 beds | 5 baths | 3136 sqft
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Open House (07/18/2026 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Property Description
Live within a legend at 515 Oswego! Designed in 1937 and lived in by noted Ann Arbor modernist architect George Brigham, this distinctive home pairs sleek, light-filled spaces with thoughtful updates that respect its architectural history. Signature Brigham-designed light fixtures, custom built-ins, and natural fireplaces preserve its original refined and timeless character, while the flexible layout provides bedrooms, baths, and living space on every level—well suited to multigenerational living, guests, work-from-home needs, or simply room to spread out. An accessible first-floor suite features a zero-entry shower and floating sink, while the second-floor primary suite creates a restful retreat with ensuite, walk in closet and fireplace plus another light-filled family room with new triple-pane windows and private balcony. Unique corner windows allow unobstructed views of the serene and lovely setting in the heart of Ann Arbor. Home Energy Score of 1. View report on A2 HERDMap.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Geddes Ave/Hill Street
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Ann Arbor
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 350.77
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 66x132
Road Frontage: 66
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3876
SqFt Above Grade: 3136
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 740
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 649
Building Total SqFt: 4525
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Ann Arbor
Elementary School: Angell Elementary School
High School: Huron High School
Middle School: Tappan Middle School
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.2
Lot Square Footage: 8712
Year Built: 1937
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 5
Total Baths: 5
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 405321
SEV: 455500
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 27355
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: 0
Zoning: R1C
Tax ID #: 09-09-28-402-011
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Live within a legend at 515 Oswego! Designed in 1937 and lived in by noted Ann Arbor modernist architect George Brigham, this distinctive home pairs sleek, light-filled spaces with thoughtful updates that respect its architectural history. Signature Brigham-designed light fixtures, custom built-ins, and natural fireplaces preserve its original refined and timeless character, while the flexible layout provides bedrooms, baths, and living space on every level—well suited to multigenerational living, guests, work-from-home needs, or simply room to spread out. An accessible first-floor suite features a zero-entry shower and floating sink, while the second-floor primary suite creates a restful retreat with ensuite, walk in closet and fireplace plus another light-filled family room with new triple-pane windows and private balcony. Unique corner windows allow unobstructed views of the serene and lovely setting in the heart of Ann Arbor. Home Energy Score of 1. View report on A2 HERDMap.
Legal: N 1/2 ( 66 FEET ) LOTS 7 AND 8 BLK 2 MAP OF J D BALDWINS EASTERN ADDN
Lot Description
Level: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Association Info.
Approx. Assoc Fee: 0
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Laundry Room: 1
Lower Level: 1
See Remarks: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Exterior Material
Block: 1
Roofing
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: Yes
Accessibility Feat
36 Inch Entrance Door: 1
Accessible Bath Sink: 1
Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom: 1
Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath: 1
Grab Bar Mn Flr Bath: 1
Low Threshold Shower: 1
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1747
Total Baths Above Grade: 4
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1389
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 740
Total Basement SQFT: 1389
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Paved: 1
Substructure
Daylight: 1
Full: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Low-Emissivity Windows: 1
Replacement: 1
Screens: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Pantry: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Additional Items
Basement Finished: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Other: 1
Wood: 1
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1
Security System: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Contemporary: 1
Mid-Century Modern: 1
Green Cert/Rate
Green Cert/Rating: 1
Location Property Info
County: Washtenaw
Street #: 515
Street Name: Oswego
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 48104
Zip (4): 2624
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $1,100,000
Current Price: $1,100,000
Listing Date: 2026-07-16
Remarks Misc
Directions: Geddes Ave east of Washtenaw Ave, South on Oswego St.
Property Features
Accessibility Feat: 36 Inch Entrance Door; Accessible Bath Sink; Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom; Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath; Grab Bar Mn Flr Bath; Low Threshold Shower
Laundry Features: In Basement; Laundry Room; Lower Level; See Remarks; Washer Hookup
Exterior Material: Block
Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle
Windows: Insulated Windows; Low-Emissivity Windows; Replacement; Screens
Substructure: Daylight; Full
Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer
Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Pantry
Fireplace: Living Room; Primary Bedroom
Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Sump Pump; Window Treatments
Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Other; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch(es)
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Security System; Smoke Detector(s)
Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Contemporary; Mid-Century Modern
Driveway: Concrete; Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
The generous main living room offers space for multiple seating and activity areas. A finished lower level adds a full bath and another bright family room, providing even more versatility. Outside, the spacious fenced yard offers ample room for gardening, recreation, and entertaining, while the two-car attached garage provides convenient parking and storage. Your front door is just few steps to the Arboretum entrance on Geddes Avenue. A quick walk or bike ride to the South University district or even Main Street and Kerrytown gives easy access to Ann Arbor's marvelous cultural events, University life, and the renowned University of Michigan Hospital. Thoughtfully updated with deep respect for Brigham's original vision, this remarkable home offers the best of modernist architecture, adaptable everyday living, and enduring Ann Arbor character.
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Remarks |
| Dining Room | Main | |
| Living Room | Main | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | |
| Kitchen | Main | |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper | |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper | |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | |
| Laundry | Main | |
| Recreation | Par Finished |
Listing Office: Howard Hanna Real Estate
Listing Agent: Leanne Wade
Last Updated: July - 16 - 2026
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