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Homes Near Toyota Motor North America R&D, Ann Arbor
Toyota's North American technical and research center.
2.1 miles north of central Ann Arbor via local streets.
Estimated employees on site: 1,500+
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Neighborhoods within 30 minutes of Toyota Motor North America R&D
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1.North Oaks
0.3 miles south · 2-3 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
0.7 miles northeast · 2-4 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
1.1 miles northeast · 3-5 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
1.5 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.Orchard Hills-Maplewood
1.5 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.Old Fourth Ward
1.6 miles northeast · 4-6 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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7.Kerrytown
1.6 miles northeast · 4-6 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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8.Huron Hills
1.7 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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9.Water Hill
1.9 miles northeast · 5-7 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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10.Barton Hills
1.9 miles east · 5-7 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.Allen Creek
2.0 miles northeast · 5-8 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
2.1 miles north · 5-8 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
2.3 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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14.Lower Burns Park
2.4 miles north · 6-9 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
2.8 miles north · 7-11 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.Eberwhite
3.1 miles northeast · 6-10 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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17.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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18.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.
About Commuting to Toyota Motor North America R&D
Toyota's North American R&D campus on Woodridge Avenue is home to roughly 1,500 engineers, designers, and technical staff working on vehicle development, safety systems, and future mobility. Its location on the north edge of Ann Arbor places it inside a tight cluster of major employers (Domino's, Google, St. Joe's) that collectively shape the north-side commute map. For Toyota engineers, the good neighborhoods are not a mystery: the same handful of north-side and Plymouth Road subdivisions surface on every relocation conversation.
Commute Tips & Traffic Patterns
Plymouth Road and Green Road form the central access pattern to Toyota Tech. Morning inbound from US-23 is smooth until about 8:10, then firms up for 30 minutes. From the west, Plymouth Road via Broadway is reliable. Dixboro Road from the south is a genuine local-knowledge shortcut that most new hires discover within a year. Toyota runs flex schedules, which has noticeably softened the peak pattern compared to five years ago. Staff with hybrid schedules routinely bike or walk from Northside and North Oaks on the days they do come in.
Buyer Profile
Toyota engineers and designers cluster in two bands: individual-contributor engineers at $400K-$650K and senior engineers, managers, and directors at $650K-$950K. Dual-income households are the norm; many couples have one spouse at Toyota and another at Google, Ford, or GM. Recent transplants often relocate with significant corporate moving packages, which compresses decision timelines and pushes them toward turn-key homes.
Market Snapshot
The north-side Ann Arbor market in Toyota's catchment is stable and slightly less competitive than the Michigan Medicine ring. Median single-family prices in North Oaks and Glacier Highlands range $475K-$625K; new construction in northern Scio Township lists $525K-$775K. The inventory refresh cadence is steady rather than frenzied, and bidding wars are less common than on the west side. Toyota buyers who move deliberately rather than reactively almost always end up in better homes for the money.
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Neighborhood head-to-heads
Side-by-side comparisons for buyers already deciding between two neighborhoods for Toyota R&D.
- North Oaks vs Polo Fields — close-in ranch versus Scio golf-community
- Ann Arbor Hills vs Scio Hills — Ann Arbor Hills proximity versus Scio space
Toyota Motor North America R&D sits at 1555 Woodridge Ave, 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.