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Listed By:
EXP Z Real Estate - 2489371337
Address
35973 Old Homestead Drive, Farmington Hills, MI
Price
$ 485,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#20261067887
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyOAKLAND
  • CityFarmington Hills
  • AreaFarmington Hills
  • NeighborhoodINDEPENDENCE COMMONS 1
  • Zip48335
  • StyleColonial
  • Year Built1969
  • Taxes$ 6287
  • Price$ 485,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage3092
  • Lot Size0.26 Acres
Data Source:
RealComp
Property Description

Spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial in Farmington Hills' Independence Commons subdivision offering over 3,000 sq ft of living space on a generous quarter-acre lot! The home has seen a wave of meaningful updates — all new windows, new kitchen flooring, new appliances, new floor and toilet in the primary bathroom, new faucets in the main upstairs bathroom, a new garage door opener, and a sprinkler system. The cozy fireplace anchors the living space, and the washer and dryer stay with the home. The 2-car detached garage and well-established lot round out an impressive package in one of Farmington Hills' most desirable communities. Come see everything this home has to offer!

Price History
8/26/2026 Listed $500,000
9/15/2026 3$485,000

General Features

Sewer PublicSewer
Heating ForcedAir, NaturalGas
Cooling CentralAir
Possession AtClose
HOA Fee 390.0
Garage Spaces 2.0
Architectural Style Colonial
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Brick, VinylSiding
Year Built 1969
Levels Two
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County Oakland
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA Yes
Attached Garage Yes
Subdivision Name INDEPENDENCE COMMONS 1
Garage Y/N Yes
Total Rooms 10
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Grand River Ave to Drake Rd, north on Drake Rd, then west on Old Homestead Dr
City FarmingtonHillsCity_Oakland
Disclosures NoRestrictions, TaxesNotHomesteadExempt
Entry Location GroundLevelwSteps
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District Farmington
MLS Area Area02231FarmingtonHills
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 6287.0
Home Warranty Y/N No
Lease Renewal Y/N No
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Lease Considered Y/N No
Rent Control Y/N No
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Expected Active Date 2026-08-28
MobileHomeRemainsYN No
PostalCity FarmingtonHills_Oakland
Legal Description T1N, R9E, SEC 20 INDEPENDENCE COMMONS NO 1 LOT 57

Interior Features

Basement Unfinished
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Above Grade Finished Area 3092.0
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 4
WaterHeaterFuel NaturalGas
LivingAreaSource PublicRecords
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
Total Baths 3

Exterior Features

Parking Features TwoCarGarage, Attached
Water Source Public
Foundation Details Basement, Block
Spa No
Lot Dimensions 93X120
Lot Size Acres 0.26
Waterfront Y/N No
Road Frontage Type Paved
Crops Included Y/N No
Horse Y/N No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool


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Property vs Single Family Average in 48335

Price
AVG $510K
$490K
Taxes
AVG $7,167
$6,287
Year Built
AVG 1973
1969
Visits
AVG 37
43
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