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Homes Near MDOT University Region HQ, Ann Arbor
Michigan Dept of Transportation regional HQ.
2.5 miles north of central Ann Arbor via local streets.
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Neighborhoods within 30 minutes of MDOT University Region HQ
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
0.2 miles east · 2-2 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
0.9 miles northeast · 3-5 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.Northside
1.3 miles northeast · 4-6 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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4.Glacier Highlands
1.7 miles northwest · 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.Huron Hills
1.8 miles northwest · 4-7 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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6.Orchard Hills-Maplewood
1.8 miles north · 4-7 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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7.Old Fourth Ward
1.8 miles northeast · 5-7 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
1.9 miles northeast · 5-7 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.Barton Hills
2.0 miles east · 5-8 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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10.Water Hill
2.1 miles northeast · 5-8 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.Allen Creek
2.3 miles northeast · 6-9 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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12.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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13.Old West Side
2.6 miles northeast · 6-10 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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14.Lower Burns Park
2.7 miles north · 7-10 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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15.Packard-Stadium
3.2 miles north · 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.Scio Hills
3.3 miles east · 7-10 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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17.Eberwhite
3.4 miles northeast · 7-10 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.Georgetown
3.8 miles north · 8-12 minute drive
South Ann Arbor subdivision of 1970s colonials and ranches near US-23 and St. Joseph Mercy, convenient for east-side hospital commuters.
About Commuting to MDOT University Region HQ
MDOT University Region HQ draws talent from across the region, with employees spread across every corner of Washtenaw County and into Wayne and Livingston. The housing question is really a commute question: where can you live and still arrive at MDOT University Region HQ in thirty minutes without a fight?
Commute Tips & Traffic Patterns
Hybrid schedules have softened rush hour across MDOT University Region HQ's catchment, but Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays still behave like classic commute days. Monday and Friday volume is noticeably lighter.
Buyer Profile
The MDOT University Region HQ workforce leans toward stable, professional buyers with strong credit profiles. Dual-income households with at least one member at MDOT University Region HQ and the other elsewhere in the region are the single largest segment, and they filter obsessively by commute.
Market Snapshot
Inventory within twenty minutes of MDOT University Region HQ has tightened over the last three years in sync with employment growth, but the submarket is less competitive than hospital-anchored or campus-anchored rings. Buyers here can still shop with reasonable deliberation.
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MDOT University Region HQ sits at 3980 Ranger Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169. Drive-time estimates on this page reflect typical weekday conditions and are modeled from the Ann Arbor road network.
Last reviewed: May 2026.