1870 Stratford RD Ypsilanti Twp, MI 48197

Some homes simply offer more, and this beautifully updated ranch is one of them. Nestled on a peaceful tree-lined street just blocks from Ypsilanti's popular Normal Park and College Heights neighborhoods, with the added benefit of lower township taxes, this home strikes the perfect balance of space, functionality, and charm. The main floor features 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths (including primary ensuite), with one bedroom perfectly suited for a home office or study. The eat-in kitchen features refreshed cabinetry, granite countertops, newer appliances, and abundant storage. Just beyond, a spacious formal dining room with wood-burning fireplace creates an inviting setting for gatherings, while the stunning family room addition showcases soaring skylights and walls of windows overlooking the backyard, filling the home with natural light and seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living.Newly renovated (2023), (cont.)the basement offers a stylish kitchen area, a beverage fridge and double ovens, perfect for the hobby baker or holiday host. A spacious recreation room, 3rd full bath, dedicated fitness area, and separate office or art studio create an extension of the home suited to a multitude of lifestyles. The remaining unfinished areas include a laundry room with newer washer and dryer, along with extensive storage. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is designed for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a newer Trex deck with louvered pergola, concrete patio, stock tank pool with surrounding deck, raised garden beds, beautifully landscaped perennial gardens, and a 2.5 car garage. Just minutes from EMU, Trinity Heath, downtown Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, shopping, dining, I-94, and nearby schools within walking distance, this home offers the space you need, the versatility you want, and location that are increasingly hard to find.