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Homes Near Google Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor
Google's Ann Arbor office, home to AdWords teams.
2.5 miles north of central Ann Arbor via local streets.
Estimated employees on site: 500+
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Neighborhoods within 30 minutes of Google Ann Arbor
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.North Oaks
0.8 miles east · 2-4 minute drive
Newer subdivision on the far north side with 2000s colonials and townhomes, popular with North Campus researchers and St. Joseph's commuters.
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2.Ann Arbor Hills
1.3 miles northeast · 4-6 minute drive
Upscale mid-century enclave east of Huron Parkway with large wooded lots, ranches and split-levels, favored by senior hospital staff and faculty.
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3.Huron Hills
1.3 miles northwest · 4-6 minute drive
Rolling east-side area next to Huron Hills Golf Course with mid-century ranches and colonials, quiet streets, and quick access to US-23.
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4.Glacier Highlands
1.4 miles north · 4-7 minute drive
East-side neighborhood off Glazier Way with 1960s splits and colonials, feeding Clague Middle and Huron High, popular with NIH and hospital researchers.
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5.Orchard Hills-Maplewood
1.7 miles north · 4-6 minute drive
Paired east-side neighborhoods of 1960s colonials and ranches between Huron Parkway and Washtenaw, anchored by Clague Park and Huron High.
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6.Northside
1.8 miles northeast · 4-7 minute drive
Diverse neighborhood north of Plymouth Road with 1950s ranches, newer townhomes, and direct access to North Campus and Huron River parks.
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7.Old Fourth Ward
2.1 miles northeast · 5-8 minute drive
Compact historic district north of downtown with 19th-century worker cottages and Italianates, dense lots, and heavy student and young-professional turnover.
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8.Kerrytown
2.2 miles northeast · 5-8 minute drive
Mixed-use district around the farmers market with lofts, rehabbed Victorians, and artisan retail, drawing downtown workers and empty-nesters.
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9.Burns Park
2.5 miles north · 6-9 minute drive
Pre-war colonials and Tudors on tree-lined streets east of campus, favored by UMich faculty and families for the elementary school and park.
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10.Water Hill
2.5 miles northeast · 6-10 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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11.Barton Hills
2.5 miles east · 6-10 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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12.Allen Creek
2.6 miles northeast · 6-10 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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13.Lower Burns Park
2.8 miles north · 7-11 minute drive
Southern stretch of Burns Park with smaller 1940s bungalows and ranches, close to Buhr Park, the ice arena, and Packard commercial strip.
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14.Old West Side
2.9 miles northeast · 7-11 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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15.Packard-Stadium
3.2 miles northeast · 6-10 minute drive
Dense rental and starter-home corridor where Packard meets Stadium, mixing 1920s bungalows, student houses, and walkups near Pioneer High.
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16.Georgetown
3.6 miles north · 7-11 minute drive
South Ann Arbor subdivision of 1970s colonials and ranches near US-23 and St. Joseph Mercy, convenient for east-side hospital commuters.
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17.Eberwhite
3.6 miles northeast · 7-11 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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18.Pattengill
3.9 miles north · 8-12 minute drive
South-central neighborhood around Pattengill Elementary with postwar ranches and Cape Cods, quiet streets, and quick I-94 access for commuters.
About Commuting to Google Ann Arbor
Google's Ann Arbor office on Traverwood Drive houses approximately 500 engineers, product specialists, and sales staff working primarily on AdWords and related advertising products. The office sits in a cluster of north-side tech and corporate employers, and its commute profile largely mirrors Toyota R&D and Domino's: US-23 and Plymouth Road dominate, with secondary routes through Northside and Ann Arbor Hills. Google's hybrid schedule means traffic peaks have softened considerably, but the geography of the best neighborhoods has not changed.
Commute Tips & Traffic Patterns
Traverwood Drive feeds off Plymouth Road and Huron Parkway, and both arteries are manageable outside the 8-8:45 AM window. Bishop Road and Green Road offer local-scale alternatives that Google staff share freely on internal commute boards. Most employees drive; a small but growing share bikes from Burns Park and Kerrytown via the Fuller Road path, a roughly 25-minute ride. The office has bike parking and showers. Free-flow drive times from downtown Ann Arbor land around 10 minutes.
Buyer Profile
Google Ann Arbor staff trend toward mid-to-senior-career engineers and product managers with deep purchasing power. Typical price bands: $450K-$700K for individual contributors, $700K-$1.2M for senior engineers, and $1M+ for directors. Dual tech-income households are common, and many households have one remote spouse who works from home, which shifts priorities toward home-office count and bandwidth rather than pure commute minutes. Relocation packages are strong, and buyers routinely pay cash or compete with 20%+ down.
Market Snapshot
Google buyers shop at the top of Ann Arbor's market. Ann Arbor Hills medians land $650K-$900K; premium Burns Park blocks cross $1M regularly. Inventory is thin in the most desirable pockets and turns in under 10 days with multiple offers. For buyers willing to live slightly further out, Stonebridge, Polo Fields, and upper-tier Saline homes offer genuine square-footage upgrades at $600K-$900K. Condo inventory near downtown in the $350K-$550K band serves the single or coupled-no-kids cohort.
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Neighborhood head-to-heads
Side-by-side comparisons for buyers already deciding between two neighborhoods for Google A2.
- Ann Arbor Hills vs Burns Park — short drive versus downtown walkability
- Scio Hills vs Polo Fields — Scio Township value options for Google staff
Google Ann Arbor sits at 2300 Traverwood Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Drive-time estimates on this page reflect typical weekday conditions and are modeled from the Ann Arbor road network.
Last reviewed: May 2026.