Blog > Medical Residents: Buying Near Michigan Medicine
When you’re on a 24-hour shift, every minute of sleep counts. Your home needs
to be an "efficiency machine." In Ann Arbor, the closer you are to Michigan Medicine, the more
your time is worth. The target zip codes are almost exclusively 48104 and 48105.
to be an "efficiency machine." In Ann Arbor, the closer you are to Michigan Medicine, the more
your time is worth. The target zip codes are almost exclusively 48104 and 48105.
Focus on the Northside and Lower Town to keep your commute under 10 minutes. Look at
low-maintenance condo communities like Nielsen Square or Geddes Lake where the HOA
handles the snow and grass. These units are "Gold" for resale because there is a fresh batch of
residents every year. Use a Physician Loan—in 2026, these still allow for 0% or 3% down with
no PMI—to build equity instead of burning $2,200+ a month on Ann Arbor rent.