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Homes Near North Campus Research Complex, Ann Arbor
Former Pfizer campus, now UM's largest research complex.
2.5 miles northeast of central Ann Arbor via local streets.
Estimated employees on site: 2,500+
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Neighborhoods within 30 minutes of North Campus Research Complex
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
1.1 miles east · 3-5 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.Huron Hills
1.1 miles northwest · 3-5 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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3.Glacier Highlands
1.3 miles north · 4-6 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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4.Ann Arbor Hills
1.5 miles east · 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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5.Orchard Hills-Maplewood
1.6 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
2.0 miles east · 5-8 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
2.2 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
2.4 miles northeast · 6-9 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 northeast · 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
2.7 miles northeast · 7-10 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.Allen Creek
2.7 miles northeast · 7-10 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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12.Lower Burns Park
2.8 miles northeast · 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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13.Barton Hills
2.8 miles east · 7-11 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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14.Old West Side
3.0 miles northeast · 6-9 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
3.3 miles northeast · 7-10 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
3.5 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
3.8 miles northeast · 8-12 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.Pittsfield Village
3.9 miles north · 8-12 minute drive
1940s co-op community of brick row homes south of Stadium, one of the most affordable ownership options inside city limits.
About Commuting to North Campus Research Complex
North Campus Research Complex anchors a dense pool of faculty, staff, students, and researchers, all searching for homes that keep them close to campus without sacrificing quality of life. Proximity matters here. The people who work at North Campus Research Complex bike, walk, and drive those same streets every day, and the wrong zip code can add fifteen minutes to a morning that's already packed.
Commute Tips & Traffic Patterns
The sharpest rush into North Campus Research Complex is between 7:45 and 8:45 weekday mornings. Evening outbound is spread more evenly from 3:30 to 5:30 because of shifted classes and staggered shifts. Peak densities favor commuters who can flex a start time by fifteen minutes.
Buyer Profile
North Campus Research Complex attracts a mix of recent PhDs relocating for postdocs, mid-career staff upgrading their first home, and returning alumni moving back to town. Each group searches differently: the postdoc wants a bike-to-work loft, the staffer wants a three-bedroom on a quiet street, the returning alum wants the exact house they always dreamed about living in near the Arb.
Market Snapshot
Homes within fifteen minutes of North Campus Research Complex are among the most competitive inventory in Washtenaw County. Turn times under two weeks are normal in Burns Park, Old West Side, and the Arb-adjacent streets. Expanding out to twenty or twenty-five minutes opens substantially more selection and lower $/sqft figures without giving up on the commute experience.
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North Campus Research Complex sits at 2800 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Drive-time estimates on this page reflect typical weekday conditions and are modeled from the Ann Arbor road network.
Last reviewed: May 2026.