Last Sold Price
3 beds2,216 sqft$153/sqft
488 Lake Forest Road, Rochester, MI 48309

Description

This house has an abundance of charisma, nestled in the heart of a popular Rochester subdivisions! A fully finished walk-out ranch on a beautiful private lot. Main floor in georgeous with hardwood floors, many new windows and vaulted beamed ceilings in living room, dining room and family room. This home offers 4.409 sq. ft. of total space. The basement offers a full bath, office/playroom, full kitchen and a bar. Roof was replaced (tear off) July 2014.This house has an abundance of charisma, nestled in the heart of a popular Rochester subdivisions! A fully finished walk-out ranch on a beautiful private lot. Main floor in georgeous with hardwood floors, many new windows and vaulted beamed ceilings in living room, dining room and family room. This home offers 4.409 sq. ft. of total space. The basement offers a full bath, office/playroom, full kitchen and a bar. Roof was replaced (tear off) July 2014.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/22/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Laurie Argeros • Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
    P: (248) 425-0120 largeros@cbwm.com

Property Details for 488 Lake Forest Road

Status
MLS #
58031214790
Days on Market
44
Taxes
$4,038 / year
HOA Fees
$80 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1980
Lot Size
0.31 AC / 13,503 SF
Subdivision Name
WILLOWOOD
Architectural Style
Ranch
Waterfront
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$405,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Rochester, MI

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
$449,500 | 72 Canterbury Trail Drive, Rochester, MI 48309
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$405,000 | 839 Dressler Lane, Rochester, MI 48307
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Location

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Sold By NON MLS Member

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Building Information for 488 Lake Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,503 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,071 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,728

Property Taxes

$337

HOA Dues

$7

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Property Information for 488 Lake Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Walton Blvd, South on Old Perch Road, East on Ansal Drive, South on Lake Forrest.
  • Latitude: 42.673946
  • Longitude: -83.166809
  • Cross Street: S of Walton Blvd / E of Old Perch Rd.
  • MLS Area Major: Area02151Rochester Hills
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $80.00
  • Parcel Number: 1516177003
  • Tax Amount Summer: $2,319.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $1,719.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,038.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T3N, R11E, SEC 16 WILLOWOOD SUB LOT 73
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: Rochester
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Electricityin Garage, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Area: 0.31
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 155x90x144x91
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 155
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 2216.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2216.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2193.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 2193.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Condition: Platted Sub
  • Year Built: 1980
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Appliances: Disposal, Freezer, Humidifier, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
  • Basement: Concrete
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Linoleum, Other, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 7x7
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 7x6
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 6x13
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom1
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 8x7
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15x13
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom3
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 23x18
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12x9
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 11x13
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 9x7
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Breakfast Nook Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 488 Lake Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #485916929

$340,000

+0.6% / yr

Dec 22, 2014

Sold

Realcomp #58031214790

$340,000
Dec 22, 2014

Sold

Realcomp #214102791

$340,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #485916929

$340,000

+0.6% / yr

12/22/2014

Sold

Realcomp #58031214790

$340,000
12/22/2014

Sold

Realcomp #214102791

$340,000

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

Public Records for 488 Lake Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,323 ($277 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt4,409 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,216 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt2,193 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,504 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated1980ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN70-15-16-177-003

Schools near 488 Lake Forest 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
University Hills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

West 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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