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Homes Near City of Chelsea, Ann Arbor
City government and municipal services for the City of Chelsea.
15.2 miles west of central Ann Arbor via I-94 west or Jackson Road.
Estimated employees on site: 50+
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Neighborhoods within 30 minutes of City of Chelsea
Ranked by straight-line distance, with rough drive-time ranges. Times widen in rush hour and narrow on weekends. Click any neighborhood to see its full commute profile against every major employer.
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1.Chelsea
0.2 miles west · 2-3 minute drive
City 20 minutes west with a revitalized downtown, Jiffy Mix heritage, strong schools, and a mix of Victorian homes and newer subdivisions.
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2.Dexter
6.9 miles west · 11-17 minute drive
City 15 minutes northwest along the Huron River with historic downtown, 2000s subdivisions, Dexter schools, and easy I-94 access to Ann Arbor.
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3.Webster Township
7.7 miles southwest · 12-18 minute drive
Rural township northwest of Ann Arbor with rolling farmland, custom homes on acreage, and Dexter schools, a frequent pick for equestrian buyers.
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4.Loch Alpine
9.7 miles west · 15-23 minute drive
Private community straddling Scio and Webster townships with mid-century and custom homes around a spring-fed lake and swim club.
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5.Trailwoods of Ann Arbor
10.0 miles west · 15-24 minute drive
Newer Scio Township subdivision of 2010s colonials on wooded lots near Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, drawing families relocating for Ann Arbor schools.
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6.Scio Farms Estates
10.4 miles west · 16-25 minute drive
Large manufactured-home community in Scio Township offering the county's most affordable ownership, with clubhouse and pool on site.
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7.Polo Fields
10.8 miles west · 17-26 minute drive
Scio Township golf-community with 2000s custom homes along two courses, clubhouse amenities, and a reliable pick for physicians and executives.
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8.Manchester
11.6 miles north · 18-28 minute drive
Village 25 minutes southwest with a historic downtown along the River Raisin, small-town schools, and affordable older homes on larger lots.
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9.Scio Hills
11.9 miles west · 18-28 minute drive
Scio Township subdivision of 1990s and 2000s colonials on rolling terrain west of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor schools, easy M-14 access.
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10.Barton Hills
13.3 miles west · 16-25 minute drive
Incorporated village surrounded by Ann Arbor with wooded estates along the Huron River, private country club, and some of the county's highest price points.
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11.Dicken
13.3 miles west · 16-25 minute drive
West-side neighborhood around Dicken Elementary with 1960s ranches and splits, bordering Dicken Woods nature area and a short drive to downtown.
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12.Lodi Township
13.4 miles northwest · 16-25 minute drive
Rural township southwest of Ann Arbor with working farms and scattered custom homes on five-plus-acre parcels, feeding Saline schools.
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13.Eberwhite
13.6 miles west · 16-25 minute drive
West-side neighborhood bordering Eberwhite Woods with 1950s ranches and colonials on larger lots, drawing families for the elementary school and nature area.
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14.Water Hill
13.8 miles west · 17-26 minute drive
Hilly pocket north of Miller Avenue with 1920s bungalows and newer infill, known for the annual neighborhood music festival and tight community.
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15.Old West Side
13.9 miles west · 17-26 minute drive
National Register historic district of Victorian and Craftsman homes west of Main Street, walkable to downtown and popular with long-tenure owners.
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16.Lansdowne
14.1 miles west · 17-26 minute drive
Mid-century subdivision west of Stadium with brick ranches and split-levels, a small neighborhood pool, and steady turnover among hospital staff.
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17.Allen Creek
14.2 miles west · 17-26 minute drive
Low-lying corridor west of downtown following the buried Allen Creek, a mix of early-1900s workers' cottages, small condos, and flood-aware redevelopment.
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18.Kerrytown
14.2 miles west · 17-27 minute drive
Mixed-use district around the farmers market with lofts, rehabbed Victorians, and artisan retail, drawing downtown workers and empty-nesters.
About Commuting to City of Chelsea
A career at City of Chelsea pairs well with a deliberate home search. The best neighborhoods for City of Chelsea employees balance drive time, schools, and price, and the right combination of those three changes every year as the market moves.
Commute Tips & Traffic Patterns
Reverse-commuters to City of Chelsea enjoy the best of all worlds: almost no inbound friction in the morning and almost no outbound friction at night. If your home puts City of Chelsea against the flow, even a longer distance drive often beats a shorter in-flow alternative.
Buyer Profile
City of Chelsea employees cover the full income stack, from entry-level hourly roles through senior management. Typical targets: first-time buyers in the $250K-$400K range, mid-career households in $400K-$650K, senior leaders pushing $750K+. Relocation packages are common, which keeps the buyer pipeline steady year-round rather than seasonal.
Market Snapshot
The housing market around City of Chelsea runs steady rather than frenzied. Listings that are priced correctly still draw multiple offers, but the market isn't the blood-sport of the campus-core submarket. Sellers who over-price sit; well-priced sellers move in two to four weeks.
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City of Chelsea sits at 305 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118. Drive-time estimates on this page reflect typical weekday conditions and are modeled from the Ann Arbor road network.
Last reviewed: May 2026.