7979 Foster Road

Sold 12/4/24
Sold 12/4/24
Front elevation accented with a charming porch
Welcome to 7979 Foster Road!
A covered approach
Welcoming foyer w/a soothing fountain
Open & voluminous living space
Vaulted & fire-lit great room
A wall of windows allowing the outdoors in
Kitchen fit for a gourmand
Island kitchen w/tons of cabinetry
Another peek at the kitchen
Granite/SS Appliances/Oversize Pantry
Plenty of bar seating, too!
Dining space accented with skylights
Powder bath
Handsome 1st floor study/possible bedroom suite
Another peek at the study
Full bath off study
Vaulted primary suite
Two-sided fireplace warms the primary suite
Remodeled primary bath with two sinks
Soaking tub & a separate shower
Bedroom #2
Another peek @ bedroom #2
Ensuite bath
First floor laundry room
Finished lower level w/ a 3rd fireplace
Tall ceilings & sliding glass doors to the outside
Lower level family room w/built-ins
Plenty of rec space
Possible 4th bedroom
Bedroom #5
Lower level full bath
Lower level mechanical & additional storage space
The most serene of settings
Steps lead to a quaint gazebo
Screened-in gazebo
Tons of outdoor entertaining space, too!
Covered, lower level decking
Enjoy the outdoors on the lower level decking
Plenty of lush yard space, too!
Privacy found!
Covered approach to welcome guests
Relish in the flora & fauna
First floor floor plan
Lower level floor plan
Last Sold Price
$600,000
5 beds5,547 sqft$108/sqft
7979 Foster Road, Clarkston, MI 48346

Description

One of a kind ranch blending both Town & Country elements for the perfect ambiance inside & out. The tree-lined approach leads to a striking circular driveway & a classy curb appeal featuring a front porch. Just shy of 3,000 square feet on the first floor this sprawling one-story has something for everyone! A babbling fountain in the foyer leads to the voluminous & open floor plan. The home’s hub is the vaulted & firelit great room opening into the sprawling kitchen & dining spaces. A gourmand’s...One of a kind ranch blending both Town & Country elements for the perfect ambiance inside & out. The tree-lined approach leads to a striking circular driveway & a classy curb appeal featuring a front porch. Just shy of 3,000 square feet on the first floor this sprawling one-story has something for everyone! A babbling fountain in the foyer leads to the voluminous & open floor plan. The home’s hub is the vaulted & firelit great room opening into the sprawling kitchen & dining spaces. A gourmand’s kitchen with quality, wood shaker cabinetry & SS appliances incl. double ovens, a gas cook top, island & a supersized pantry. The home’s east wing is highlighted by a primary bedroom w/a recently renovated ensuite bath, walk-in closet & fireplace. The two-sided fireplace warms the bath w/dual vanities, a soaking tub & separate shower. A second bedroom also has an ensuite bath. The French door accented study/possible guest suite, has handsome paneling and another full bath. This other wing makes working from home or housing company with their own dedicated space a breeze. A nature lover’s dream come true with an abundance of windows, sliding glass doors & skylights yield a flood of natural light and captures the outdoors. The finished lower level is another home onto itself w/an additional 2,500 fin. sq. ft. Tall ceilings t/o, large family & rec rooms, 2 addl. bedrooms w/sliding glass doors to the outdoors, a 4th full bath & storage galore. The unparalleled, wooded backdrop abutting a pond w/fountain makes the 1.83-acre setting seem even larger. Relish in the privacy & quietude from the expansive decking that spans both levels or relax in the quaint gazebo. Recent, big-ticket improvements: water heater & exterior paint (‘24), primary bath (‘23), sliding glass doors in primary bedroom (‘21), roof (‘17), granite kitchen countertops & appliances (‘15). Just .5 miles to Dixie Highway, you’ll feel a world away yet find yourself minutes to I-75, Downtown Clarkston & all conveniences. Idrbng
LISTING CLOSED: 12/04/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Emily A Ford • Brokerage DRE #6505268528 • Morgan Milzow & Ford, REALTORS®
    P: (248) 625-1010 C: (248) 722-4239 emilyford@mmfrealtors.com

Property Details for 7979 Foster Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
20240058454
Days on Market
71
Taxes
$7,256 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1994
Lot Size
1.83 AC / 79,714 SF
County
Oakland County
Architectural Style
Ranch
Furnished
Unfurnished
View
Water
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
All Sports Lake, Lake Privileges, Pond
Waterfront
No
Senior Community
No
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Building Information for 7979 Foster Road

Stories-Year Built1994Building Size-Lot Size1.83 AC / 79,714 SF

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Property Information for 7979 Foster Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I-75 to (S) on Dixie Hwy to (R) on Foster Rd.
  • Latitude: 42.72492
  • Longitude: -83.44533
  • Township: Oakland Independence Twp
  • Cross Street: S of I-75 & W of Dixie Hwy
  • MLS Area Major: Independence Twp (63081)
  • Water Body Name: Deer Lake w/ fee
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 0830300009
  • Tax Amount Summer: $4,948.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $2,308.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,256.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $229,145.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T4N, R9E, SEC 30 PART OF W 1/2 OF SEC BEG AT PT DIST N 49-06-25 E 250 FT FROM E 1/4 COR OF SEC 25 T4N, R8E, SPRINGFIELD TWP, TH N 49-06-25 E 260 FT, TH S 14-39-23 E 387.50 FT, TH S 49-06-25 W 200 FT, TH N 20-28-25 W 235 FT, TH S 75-20-37 W 30 FT, TH N 14-39-23 W 127.19 FT TO BEG 1.83 A 11-4-92 FR 003
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Clarkston
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Twoand Half Car Garage, Attached, Direct Access, Garage Door Opener, Side Entrance
  • Garage Dimensions: 26x23
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Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 260.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.83
  • Lot Size Area: 1.83
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 260x388x200x362
  • Lot Features: Water View, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 260
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 311100.0
  • Living Area: 5547.0
  • Building Area Total: 5839.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3000.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2547.0
  • Below Grade Total Area: 2839.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Other, Outbuildings Allowed, Sheds Allowed
  • Year Built: 1994
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space, Poured
  • Levels: One
  • Year Remodeled: 2023
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.1
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Bath Stubbed, Daylight, Finished, Walk Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Great Room, Living Room, Other Locations, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Jetted Tub, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors
  • Spa: Yes
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Window Features: Egress Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Chimney Caps, Gutter Guard System, Lighting
  • Fencing: Fencing Allowed, Invisible
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 22x19
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 22x13
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 5
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 25x20
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 6
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Dimensions: 6x10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14x17
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Dimensions: 6x6
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 10x17
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 8x14
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 11
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 6x6
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Spree: No

Property History for 7979 Foster Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2024

Sold

MiRealSource #60330355

$600,000—
Dec 4, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #20240058454

$600,000—
Dec 3, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1546683432

$600,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2024

Sold

MiRealSource #60330355

$600,000
12/04/2024

Sold

Realcomp #20240058454

$600,000
12/03/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1546683432

$600,000

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

Public Records for 7979 Foster Road

Taxable ValueLand$52,200Additions$275,900Total$328,100
Tax Record2024$7,430 ($619 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,958 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,958 SqFtStories1Lot Size79,715 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1994ZoningR1BCountyOAKLANDAPNJ -08-30-300-009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 7979 Foster Road

This home is within Clarkston Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Andersonville Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Sashabaw Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Clarkston Junior High School
Public - 7 to 12
Clarkston High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Andersonville Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Sashabaw Middle School
Public5 to 8

Clarkston Junior High School
Public7 to 12

Clarkston High School
Public7 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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