$760,000
Farmington, MI 48331
MLS# 25048275
4 beds | 4 baths | 3251 sqft
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Property Description
Custom-built for the Ross Family, this stunning brick colonial sits on a secluded 3.63-acre lot in Forestbrook Estates. Two spacious decks provide the perfect setting to relax and take in the surrounding natural beauty. Inside, a grand curved staircase welcomes you into a home filled with charm and modern updates. Notable features include a geothermal heating system, whole-house water softener and filtration system, whole-house humidifier, central vacuum system, security system, sprinkler system, and a fully renovated walk-out basement with a second kitchen—ideal for entertaining or multigenerational living. Brand-new appliances have been installed throughout for a true move-in-ready experience. An attached three-car garage and expansive driveway offer ample parking and easy guest access for gatherings and events. Served by Farmington Public Schools and with no homeowners' association, this private retreat combines privacy, convenience, and freedom in a highly sought-after location.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: 12 mile & Drake Rd
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Oakland County - 70
Municipality: Farmington Hills
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2025-09-20
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 233.77
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 250 x 770.66
Road Frontage: 250
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 4
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 4
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4951
SqFt Above Grade: 3251
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1700
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 156
Building Total SqFt: 5116
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Farmington
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 3.63
Lot Square Footage: 158123
Year Built: 1979
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 4
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 344200
SEV: 344200
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 19459
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: 0
Tax ID #: 23-17-276-025
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Custom-built for the Ross Family, this stunning brick colonial sits on a secluded 3.63-acre lot in Forestbrook Estates. Two spacious decks provide the perfect setting to relax and take in the surrounding natural beauty. Inside, a grand curved staircase welcomes you into a home filled with charm and modern updates. Notable features include a geothermal heating system, whole-house water softener and filtration system, whole-house humidifier, central vacuum system, security system, sprinkler system, and a fully renovated walk-out basement with a second kitchen—ideal for entertaining or multigenerational living. Brand-new appliances have been installed throughout for a true move-in-ready experience. An attached three-car garage and expansive driveway offer ample parking and easy guest access for gatherings and events. Served by Farmington Public Schools and with no homeowners' association, this private retreat combines privacy, convenience, and freedom in a highly sought-after location.
Legal: T1N, R9E, SEC 17 FORESTBROOK ESTATES LOT 3 EXC E 40 FT OF N 100 FT TAKEN FOR HWY, ALSO EXC E 15 FT OF REMAINDER TAKEN FOR HWY, ALSO EXC N PART TAKEN FOR HWY 4-9-12 FR 013 & 015
Lot Description
Rolling Hills: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup: 1
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Roofing
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Heat Source
Geothermal: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: Yes
Accessibility Feat
Low Threshold Shower: 1
No Step Entrance: 1
Ramped Entrance: 1
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1454
Total Baths Above Grade: 4
Main Rooms
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1797
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 1700
Total Basement SQFT: 1865
Driveway
Asphalt: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Windows
Bay/Bow: 1
Egress Window: 1
Kitchen Features
Breakfast Nook: 1
Center Island: 1
Desk Built-In: 1
Eating Area: 1
Garden Window: 1
Mud Room Access: 1
Pantry: 1
Snack Bar: 1
Fireplace
Family Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Recreation Room: 1
Additional Items
Basement Finished: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Vacuum: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Humidifier: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Double Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Filtration System Owned: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Fencing
Chain Link: 1
Front Yard: 1
Privacy: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Wood: 1
Other Equipment
Intercom: 1
Satellite Dish: 1
Security Features
24 Hour Security: 1
Closed Circuit Camera(s): 1
Security System: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape
Underground Sprinkler: 1
Architectural Style
Colonial: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Oakland
Street #: 27155
Street Name: Drake
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 48331
Zip (4): 3549
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $760,000
Current Price: $760,000
Listing Date: 2025-09-19
Remarks Misc
Directions: When driving East on 12 mile road take a right to go South on Drake Rd. First driveway on the right.
Property Features
Accessibility Feat: Low Threshold Shower; No Step Entrance; Ramped Entrance
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level; Washer Hookup
Exterior Material: Brick
Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle
Windows: Bay/Bow; Egress Window
Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Rolling Hills; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook; Center Island; Desk Built-In; Eating Area; Garden Window; Mud Room Access; Pantry; Snack Bar
Fireplace: Family Room; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Recreation Room
Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Garage Door Opener; Humidifier; Sump Pump; Wet Bar
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System Owned; Water Softener Owned
Heat Source: Geothermal
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Exterior Features: Balcony
Fencing: Chain Link; Front Yard; Privacy
Flooring: Carpet; Wood
Other Equipment: Intercom; Satellite Dish
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es)
Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Closed Circuit Camera(s); Security System; Smoke Detector(s)
Landscape: Underground Sprinkler
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener
Architectural Style: Colonial
Driveway: Asphalt
Street Type: Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width | Remarks |
| Bathroom 2 | 8.00 | 8.00 | 4.00 | Main | 4.00 | Half Bathroom |
| Bathroom 3 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 4.00 | Main | 4.00 | Full Bathroom |
| Bathroom 4 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 8.00 | Upper | 8.00 | |
| Bedroom 2 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 13.00 | Upper | 13.00 | |
| Bedroom 3 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | Upper | 14.00 | |
| Bedroom 4 | 11.00 | 11.00 | 10.00 | Upper | 10.00 | |
| Dining Area | 13.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 | Main | 12.00 | |
| Kitchen | 12.00 | 12.00 | 13.00 | Main | 13.00 | |
| Family Room | 14.00 | 14.00 | 22.00 | Main | 22.00 | |
| Living Room | 17.00 | 17.00 | 14.00 | Main | 14.00 | |
| Primary Bathroom | 13.00 | 13.00 | 8.00 | Upper | 8.00 | Full Bathroom |
| Primary Bedroom | 17.00 | 17.00 | 20.00 | Upper | 20.00 | |
| Office | 13.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 | Main | 13.00 | |
| Recreation | 43.00 | 43.00 | 21.00 | Basement | 21.00 | |
| Kitchen | 7.00 | 7.00 | 14.00 | Basement | 14.00 | |
| Utility Room | 39.00 | 39.00 | 14.00 | Basement | 14.00 |
Built after 1978 
Listing Office: National Realty Centers Northv
Listing Agent: Joseph Bibi
Last Updated: March - 10 - 2026
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