Closed
Last Sold Price
$310,000
3 beds1,680 sqft

2861 John R Road, Rochester, MI 48307

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.52 acresLot Size
1942Year Built
$185/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully updated home in the highly sought-after Rochester Community Schools district! Nestled on over half an acre and set far back from the road, this property offers exceptional privacy and a peaceful setting with minimal road noise, while remaining just a short drive from downtown Rochester, parks, shopping, and dining. This well-maintained home features an updated kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, paint, lighting, copper plumbing, and a newer electrical panel. A mudroom addition provides added...Beautifully updated home in the highly sought-after Rochester Community Schools district! Nestled on over half an acre and set far back from the road, this property offers exceptional privacy and a peaceful setting with minimal road noise, while remaining just a short drive from downtown Rochester, parks, shopping, and dining. This well-maintained home features an updated kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, paint, lighting, copper plumbing, and a newer electrical panel. A mudroom addition provides added functionality and extra storage space. Major improvements include a newer roof (2022), A/C (2018), high-efficiency GFA furnace, and a new water heater (2026). The partially finished basement provides valuable additional living space, ideal for gatherings, a media room, home office, playroom, or simply a comfortable place to relax, along with ample storage space. The fully painted exterior includes solar-powered outdoor lighting, a whole-house generator hookup, a patio, and a newer wood gazebo with a ceiling fan. The insulated garage is equipped with heating and cooling, offers year-round comfort. The fenced backyard provides plenty of space to relax, entertain, garden, or enjoy the outdoors. A rare combination of privacy, updates, and location!
Listing closed: 09/14/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 20261055081
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Property Information for 2861 John R Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,263 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Waterfront: No
  • Senior Community: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1942
  • Lot Size: 0.52 AC / 22,651 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: C031
  • Directions: N of E Auburn Road/E of John R
  • Latitude: 42.638784
  • Longitude: -83.111269
  • Cross Street: John R
  • MLS Area Major: Rochester Hills (63151)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 1525351007
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,619.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $1,644.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,263.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $101,080.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T3N, R11E, SEC 25 PART OF SW 1/4 BEG AT PT DIST N 01-30-00 E 705 FT FROM SW SEC COR, TH N 01-30-00 E 85 FT, TH S 89-07-00 E 267.50 FT, TH S 01-30-00 W 85 FT, TH N 89-07-00 W 267.50 FT TO BEG, EXC 0.40 AW 60 FT TAKEN FOR JOHN R RD 10-18-89
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Rochester
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Twoand Half Car Garage, Detached, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side Entrance

Property

Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 85.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 85X268
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 85
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 112440.0
  • Living Area: 1680.0
  • Building Area Total: 1680.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1008.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 672.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 672.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Prior Listing
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Year Built: 1942
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block, Sump Pump
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 6
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 9
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 10
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 11
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 5
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 10
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 6 X 5
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bath Full

Agent

Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Rental

Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No

Property History for 2861 John R Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 14, 2026

Sold

MiRealSource #61019201

$310,000
—
Sep 14, 2026

Sold

Realcomp #20261055081

$310,000
—
Aug 22, 2026

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #61019201

—
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/14/2026

Sold

MiRealSource #61019201

$310,000
09/14/2026

Sold

Realcomp #20261055081

$310,000
08/22/2026

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #61019201

—

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

Public Records for 2861 John R Road

Taxable Value

Land

-

Additions

-
Total-

Tax Record

2025

$1,619 ($135 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

840 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

840 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

672 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

22,651 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1942

Year Renovated

1942

Zoning

RI

County

OAKLAND

APN

70-15-25-351-007

Schools near 2861 John R Road

This home is within Rochester Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brooklands Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Reuther Middle School
Public6 to 12

Rochester High School
Public7 to 12

John M Schultz Educational Campus
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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