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Homes Near Chelsea High School, Ann Arbor
Chelsea School District's high school.
15.7 miles west of central Ann Arbor via I-94 west or Jackson Road.
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Neighborhoods within 30 minutes of Chelsea High School
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
0.8 miles northwest · 2-4 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
7.2 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 · 12-19 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
10.1 miles west · 16-24 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
10.4 miles west · 16-25 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
10.8 miles west · 17-26 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
11.1 miles west · 17-27 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
12.1 miles north · 15-23 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
12.3 miles west · 15-23 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
13.7 miles west · 16-26 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
13.8 miles west · 17-26 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
14.0 miles northwest · 17-26 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
14.1 miles west · 17-26 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
14.2 miles west · 17-27 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
14.4 miles west · 17-27 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.Allen Creek
14.6 miles west · 18-27 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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17.Lansdowne
14.6 miles west · 18-27 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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18.Northside
14.7 miles west · 18-27 minute drive
Diverse neighborhood north of Plymouth Road with 1950s ranches, newer townhomes, and direct access to North Campus and Huron River parks.
About Commuting to Chelsea High School
Chelsea High School employs thousands across instruction, research, and support staff. The housing question for Chelsea High School hires breaks down fast: how far are you willing to drive, and how much does walking or biking factor into your week?
Commute Tips & Traffic Patterns
Football Saturdays and M-14 weekend closures are the two traffic events that ruin otherwise-reliable commutes around Chelsea High School. Build them into your decision: which neighborhoods still work, and which become unreachable, on a gameday. Class-change windows (the top of every hour from 9 to 4) slow the immediate blocks around Chelsea High School but rarely affect anything more than a quarter-mile out.
Buyer Profile
Staff and administrative buyers at Chelsea High School anchor the largest share of the market, typically looking in the $300K-$500K range. Faculty with dual incomes stretch higher, and students lean toward rental condos or roommate houses. Every segment overlaps on one priority: predictable drive time.
Market Snapshot
Condo inventory within walking or biking distance of Chelsea High School turns fastest, often with multiple offers inside a week. Single-family homes in the same band move a bit slower but still ahead of the county average, with best-in-class listings drawing escalation clauses.
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Chelsea High School sits at 740 N Freer Rd, 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.