505 Burson Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (MLS# 25046877)

505 Burson Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

$1,416,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,368 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 34,979 Status: Sold
Current Price: $1,275,000 List Date: 9/16/2025 Last Modified: 10/03/2025

Description

Designated by A2Modern as one of Ann Arbor's most notable Mid-Century Modern residences, this gracious home is a timeless example of the movement's enduring appeal. Its flat roof, cantilevered eaves, and private entry tucked into a breezeway embody the geometric simplicity and strong connection to nature that define the era. Expansive windows and skylights flood the interior with natural light, framing treetop and meadow views. A Florida room with jalousie windows and a full-width balcony create seamless transitions between indoors and out, while landscaped grounds enhance the home's natural hillside setting. In keeping with the owners' commitment to sustainability, the property features a small orchard of fruit trees, raised vegetable gardens and polinator garden. The exceptional property was featured in the 2025 Ann Arbor Farm & Garden Tour.

Supplements: Inside, organic materials including slate tile, cork flooring, and walnut paneling are paired with a dramatic stone fireplace that divides the living and dining rooms, featuring a built-in planter and cantilevered hearth. Cove lighting accents the tall ceilings, while horizontal flow brings warmth and intimacy to the open floor plan. The eat-in kitchen blends stainless steel finishes and high-end appliances with carefully preserved original cabinetry. On the main level, three bedrooms and two baths include a primary suite with treetop views and a renovated bath featuring a level-entry shower, while the third bedroom has been converted into a paneled study. The lower level offers a cozy TV and sitting area, laundry and exercise space, and well-organized storage. One-level living is easily possible by relocating the laundry to the spacious primary closet. Thoughtful renovations have elevated this residence into a net-zero, all-electric retreat powered by a 15kW solar array, a rare union of architectural heritage and sustainable living. At once a faithful restoration and a forward-looking sanctuary, 505 Burson Place offers the elegance of mid-century design harmoniously reimagined for today's eco-conscious lifestyle. Tucked away on a private cul-de-sac in Ann Arbor Hills, this home provides unparalleled access to the best of Ann Arbor: stroll through Nichols Arboretum, picnic at Gallup Park, bike or jog to the U-M main campus, medical center, or new U-M fitness center. Designed by James Livingston in 1956, it remains one of the city's most admired Mid-Century Modern retreats. Home Energy Score of 10. Download report at stream.a2gov.org.

More Information MLS# 25046877

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Burson Pl and Hill St Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Area: Ann Arbor/Washtenaw - A Municipality: Ann Arbor Subdivision: Bursley Patterson Resubdivision

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date: 2025-09-16 Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 538.43 Ownership Type: Private Owned

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 132x265 Road Frontage: 132 Garage Y/N: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Fireplace: Yes Total Fireplaces: 1 Waterfront: No Income Property: No Basement: Yes Total Rooms AG: 10 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2918 SqFt Above Grade: 2368 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 550 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 319 Building Total SqFt: 3237 Total Beds Above Grade: 3 Main Level Primary: Yes Stories: 1 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: 0.8 Lot Square Footage: 34979 Year Built: 1956 Total Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 2 Total Baths: 2

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 481297 SEV: 582600 For Tax Year: 2025 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 25549.3 Tax Year: 2025 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: N/A Zoning: R1A Tax ID #: 09-09-27-311-009

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Designated by A2Modern as one of Ann Arbor's most notable Mid-Century Modern residences, this gracious home is a timeless example of the movement's enduring appeal. Its flat roof, cantilevered eaves, and private entry tucked into a breezeway embody the geometric simplicity and strong connection to nature that define the era. Expansive windows and skylights flood the interior with natural light, framing treetop and meadow views. A Florida room with jalousie windows and a full-width balcony create seamless transitions between indoors and out, while landscaped grounds enhance the home's natural hillside setting. In keeping with the owners' commitment to sustainability, the property features a small orchard of fruit trees, raised vegetable gardens and polinator garden. The exceptional property was featured in the 2025 Ann Arbor Farm & Garden Tour. Legal: PRT LOT 11 & ALL LOT 12 BEG SW COR LOT 12 TH N 11 DEG 9 MIN E 201.24 FT TH NE 110.7 FT IN ARC CIR CURVE CONCAVE SE RAD 68.55 FT CHORD N 57 DEG 57 MIN E 99.94 FT TH S 75 DEG 15 MIN E 34 FT TH S 2 DEG 13 MIN E 166.75 FT TH S 11 DEG 09 MIN W 111 FT TH NW 20.64 FT IN ARC CIR CURVE CONCAVE N RAD 315.24 FT CHORD N 71 DEG 14 MIN 20 SEC W 20.64 FT TH N 69 DEG 22 MIN W 31.3 FT TH W 94.58 FT IN ARC CIR CUR

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 597.97 Under Contract Date: 2025-09-22 Sold Date: 2025-10-03 Sold Price: $1,416,000

Lot Description

Corner Lot: 1 Cul-De-Sac: 1 Rolling Hills: 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

Cable Connected: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1 Phone Connected: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Mineral Rights

No: 1

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: 1 In Basement: 1 Laundry Room: 1

Exterior Material

Brick: 1 Wood Siding: 1

Roofing

Rubber: 1

Parking Features

Attached: 1

Heat Source

Geothermal: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Forced Air: 1 Radiant: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1 SEER 13 or Greater: 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: Yes

Accessibility Feat

36 Inch Entrance Door: 1 42 in or + Hallway: 1 Covered Entrance: 1 Grab Bar Mn Flr Bath: 1 Low Threshold Shower: 1

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 3 Main Full Baths: 2 Main Level SQFT: 2368

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 550 Total Lower SQFT: 869

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 0 Total Basement SQFT: 0

Driveway

Asphalt: 1 Paved: 1

Substructure

Crawl Space: 1 Daylight: 1 Partial: 1

Windows

Insulated Windows: 1 Low-Emissivity Windows: 1 Replacement: 1 Screens: 1 Skylight(s): 1 Storms: 1

Kitchen Features

Breakfast Nook: 1 Garden Window: 1

Fireplace

Gas Log: 1 Living Room: 1

Additional Items

Basement Finished: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Ensuite: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Vehicle Charging Station: 1

Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven: 1 Cooktop: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Double Oven: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Exterior Features

3 Season Room: 1 Balcony: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es): 1 Covered: 1 Deck: 1

Flooring

Engineered Hardwood: 1 Other: 1 Stone: 1 Wood: 1

Security Features

24 Hour Security: 1 Security System: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Landscape

Flower Garden: 1 Fruit Trees: 1 Garden Area: 1 Shrubs/Hedges: 1

Architectural Style

Mid-Century Modern: 1

Possession

See Remarks: 1

Green Feat/Disc

Green Features & Sellers Disclosure: 1

Green Energy Effic

Chemical Free Insulation: 1 Energy Efficient Windows: 1 Energy Star Appliance(s): 1 Natural Day Lighting Windows: 1 Other - See Remarks: 1

Indoor Env. Quality

Low or No VOC Finishes: 1 Sustainable Flooring: 1

Renewable Heat/Cool

Active Solar: 1 Energy Star Rated AC: 1 Energy Star Rated Heat: 1 In Floor Radiant Heat: 1 Programmable Thermostat: 1 Solar Electricity: 1

Location Property Info

County: Washtenaw Street #: 505 Street Name: Burson Suffix: Place State: MI Zip Code: 48104 Zip (4): 2601

OfficeContract Info

Status: Sold List Price: $1,275,000 Current Price: $1,416,000 Listing Date: 2025-09-11

Remarks Misc

Directions: Hill Street to Burson Place

Property Features

Accessibility Feat: 36 Inch Entrance Door; 42 in or + Hallway; Covered Entrance; Grab Bar Mn Flr Bath; Low Threshold Shower Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Laundry Room Exterior Material: Brick; Wood Siding Roofing: Rubber Windows: Insulated Windows; Low-Emissivity Windows; Replacement; Screens; Skylight(s); Storms Substructure: Crawl Space; Daylight; Partial Lot Description: Corner Lot; Cul-De-Sac; Rolling Hills; Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook; Garden Window Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Vehicle Charging Station Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Geothermal Heat Type: Forced Air; Radiant Air Conditioning: Central Air; SEER 13 or Greater Water Heater: Electric Exterior Features: 3 Season Room; Balcony Flooring: Engineered Hardwood; Other; Stone; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es) Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Flower Garden; Fruit Trees; Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Attached Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern Driveway: Asphalt; Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: No Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: See Remarks Sale Conditions: None Green Energy Effic: Chemical Free Insulation; Energy Efficient Windows; Energy Star Appliance(s); Natural Day Lighting Windows; Other - See Remarks

Room Information

Dining Room Level: Main Other Level: Main Kitchen Level: Main Living Room Level: Main Family Room Level: Lower Laundry Level: Lower Primary Bedroom Level: Main Bedroom 2 Level: Main Bedroom 3 Level: Main Bathroom 1 Level: Main Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Listing Office: Howard Hanna Real Estate
Listing Agent: JoAnn Barrett
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Last Updated: October - 03 - 2025
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