26039 German Mill Road

2,751 Sq. Ft.
$291 / Sq. Ft.
2,751
Sq. Ft.
$291
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Historic charm meets modern convenience in this Franklin Village gem! Built as a farmhouse in 1840, an original Franklin home and once home to a Civil War soldier, this four bedroom, three full bath home is nestled on a desirable and generously sized level lot in a prime location in the Franklin Historic District. Walk to everything in Franklin Village including the village library, shops, the soon to open Franklin Oyster Bar, village green, ball fields, tennis courts and all the events throughout...Historic charm meets modern convenience in this Franklin Village gem! Built as a farmhouse in 1840, an original Franklin home and once home to a Civil War soldier, this four bedroom, three full bath home is nestled on a desirable and generously sized level lot in a prime location in the Franklin Historic District. Walk to everything in Franklin Village including the village library, shops, the soon to open Franklin Oyster Bar, village green, ball fields, tennis courts and all the events throughout the year. Enjoy the convenience of a first floor bedroom and full bath, plus this home gives you three more bedrooms on the second floor, including a spacious primary suite with an en suite bath with a new two sink vanity, a walk in shower and separate soaking tub, plus a walk in closet. The first floor has a wonderful flow with the kitchen leading to the large dining room, living room and family room for easy entertaining and relaxing and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances including newer gas range, just refinished butcher block counter tops and open shelves with custom wood cabinets. On cold nights enjoy the cozy wood burning fireplace and on warmer days head through the french doors to the brick patio. Office areas created in the large brick floored foyer and living room for remote work. Updates include: Roof all new or newer, shingled roof 2015, front flat roof 2019, back flat roof 2025, garage roof 2021, whole house generator 2014, HVAC 2021, hot water heater 2025, basement interior drain tile system installed 2024/2025, basement walls/crawl spaces encapsulated with vapor lock material, GE gas range 2023, most wood floors on first floor refinished April 2025, new chimney cap poured and chimney repointed inside and out 2023, garden wall by side door re-bricked and new drainage installed 2023, and so much more! See Update list in documents for all more detail and more complete list! Heritage rich, comfortable and flowing layout, in a central location, close to everything!
  1. Listed by Cindy Juliano • KW Domain
    P: (248)-550-2598 C: (248)-550-2598 cindyjuliano@kw.com

Property Details for 26039 German Mill Road

Architectural Style
Colonial, Historic
Furnished
Unfurnished
Subdivision Name
SUPRVR'S PLAT NO 8 - FRANKLIN VLG
Has Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 06/30/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 26039 German Mill Road

StatusClosed
MLS #60392428
Days on Market10
Taxes$10,788 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1840
Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF
CountyOakland County

Location

Listing Courtesy of KW Domain

Sold By The Agency Hall & Hunter

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Building Information for 26039 German Mill Road

Stories2Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF

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$4,965 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,066

Property Taxes

$899

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 26039 German Mill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Franklin Road and Bowden
  • Directions: From 13 Mile Road head north on Franklin Road, and from 14 Mile Road head south on Franklin Road, into Franklin Village, go East on German Mill Road, just past the village post office, 26039 German Mill will be on your right five houses down.
  • Latitude: 42.526011
  • Longitude: -83.303535
  • MLS Area Major: Franklin (63264)
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 2406277004
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,788.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 309640
School Information
  • High School District: Birmingham
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Garage Door Opener, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Frontage Length: 80.0
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 112.00 x 153.00
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2751.0
  • Building Area Total: 3080.0
  • Living Area: 2751.0
  • Living Area Source: Prior Listing
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Platted Sub
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1840
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space, Drainage System, Michigan Basement, Stone, Sump Pump
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Electric: Volts220
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground Utilities
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Tennis Courts
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s)
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Water Heater: Electric
Room Information
Room 1
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 26x12
  • Length: 26.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 10x9
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 5
  • Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Description: Ceramic
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 20x12
  • Length: 20.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 10x10
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Width: 10.0
Room 6
  • Description: Ceramic
  • Length: 8.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Width: 6.0
Room 7
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 15x14
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Width: 14.0
Room 8
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 17x10
  • Length: 17.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Family Room
  • Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Description: Wood
  • Length: 9.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Bathroom 3
  • Width: 8.0
Room 10
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 20x12
  • Length: 20.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Width: 12.0
Room 11
  • Dimensions: 13x12
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 12x11
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Entry
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Width: 11.0

Property History for 26039 German Mill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #60392428

$800,000
Jun 30, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #20250033369

$800,000
Jun 11, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1882951769

$800,000

+3.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #60392428

$800,000
06/30/2025

Sold

Realcomp #20250033369

$800,000
06/11/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1882951769

$800,000

+3.6% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 26039 German Mill Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$9,657 ($805 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,544 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,544 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt329 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,988 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1840Year Renovated1997ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPNTF-24-06-277-004

Schools near 26039 German Mill Road

This home is within Birmingham Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
West Maple Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkshire Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wylie E. Groves High School
Public9 to 12

Birmingham Covington School
Public3 to 8

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