Spectacular, one-of-a-kind & historic best describe this converted farmhouse to an artist's sanctuary boasting a large private park beach front lot on non-sports Lower Long Lake. This "shining house on the hill" offers spectacular lake views, wall space of a gallery, award-winning Bloomfield Hills schools & across Franklin Rd is your private hundred feet of Lower Long Lake frontage. Enjoy the best of both worlds, old world 19th century architecture but completely renovated in 2005 for today’s modern homeowner. This home boasts a generously sized restaurant grade kitchen, tons of windows for natural light, fabulous living room and back family room for entertaining, large walk in master closet and completely custom finishes picked specifically for this home. Your summers will be packed with outdoor soirees, pontoon boating, fishing & sunsets on your private beachfront. Forest Lake Country Club is just a short boat ride away dock to dock. See picture comments for more details.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$392Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Sher• Max Broock, REALTORS®-Bloomfield Hills
Bought with Kathy Cantor Cohn• The Agency Hall & Hunter
Spectacular, one-of-a-kind & historic best describe this converted farmhouse to an artist's sanctuary boasting a large private park beach front lot on non-sports Lower Long Lake. This "shining house on the hill" offers spectacular lake views, wall space of a gallery, award-winning Bloomfield Hills schools & across Franklin Rd is your private hundred feet of Lower Long Lake frontage. Enjoy the best of both worlds, old world 19th century architecture but completely renovated in 2005 for today’s modern homeowner. This home boasts a generously sized restaurant grade kitchen, tons of windows for natural light, fabulous living room and back family room for entertaining, large walk in master closet and completely custom finishes picked specifically for this home. Your summers will be packed with outdoor soirees, pontoon boating, fishing & sunsets on your private beachfront. Forest Lake Country Club is just a short boat ride away dock to dock. See picture comments for more details.
Greater Lansing AoR #21121280
Jul 5, 2016
Sold
$955,000
$220/sq ft
Apr 27, 2016
Pending
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Apr 15, 2016
Listed
$1,000,000
$230/sq ft
Mar 29, 2016
Listed
$1,000,000
$230/sq ft
Spectacular, one-of-a-kind & historic best describe this converted farmhouse to an artist's sanctuary boasting a large private park beach front lot on non-sports Lower Long Lake. This "shining house on the hill" offers spectacular lake views, wall space of a gallery, award-winning Bloomfield Hills schools & across Franklin Rd is your private hundred feet of Lower Long Lake frontage. Enjoy the best of both worlds, old world 19th century architecture but completely renovated in 2005 for today’s modern homeowner. This home boasts a generously sized restaurant grade kitchen, tons of windows for natural light, fabulous living room and back family room for entertaining, large walk in master closet and completely custom finishes picked specifically for this home. Your summers will be packed with outdoor soirees, pontoon boating, fishing & sunsets on your private beachfront. Forest Lake Country Club is just a short boat ride away dock to dock. See picture comments for more details.
Greater Lansing AoR #20730120
Mar 29, 2016
Listing Removed
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Mar 2, 2016
Listing Removed
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Mar 1, 2016
Listed
$1,000,000
$230/sq ft
REALCOMP #216004042
Mar 29, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jan 27, 2016
Listed
$1,000,000
$230/sq ft
REALCOMP #215077388
Dec 10, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 22, 2015
Listed
$1,095,000
$252/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #20983205
Dec 9, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 22, 2015
Listed
$1,095,000
$252/sq ft
REALCOMP #215057931
Jul 22, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jun 9, 2015
Listed
$1,199,000
$276/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21094360
Jul 22, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jun 8, 2015
Listed
$1,199,000
$276/sq ft
REALCOMP #215031296
Jun 9, 2015
Listing Removed
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Apr 8, 2015
Listed
$1,199,000
$276/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21093175
Jun 9, 2015
Listing Removed
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Apr 8, 2015
Listed
$1,199,000
$276/sq ft
REALCOMP #214118506
Apr 8, 2015
Listing Removed
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Nov 14, 2014
Listed
$1,299,000
$299/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21092669
Apr 8, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 16, 2014
Listed
$1,299,000
$299/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21094712
Nov 14, 2014
Listing Removed
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Sep 29, 2014
Listed
$1,299,000
$299/sq ft
REALCOMP #214101614
Nov 14, 2014
Listing Removed
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Sep 29, 2014
Listed
$1,299,000
$299/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21097794
Sep 29, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 16, 2014
Listed
$1,349,000
$310/sq ft
REALCOMP #214072214
Sep 29, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 16, 2014
Listed
$1,349,000
$310/sq ft
REALCOMP #23051735
May 27, 2003
Listed
$999,000
$230/sq ft
REALCOMP #23003920
Jan 13, 2003
Listed
$999,000
$230/sq ft
REALCOMP #22079389
Sep 3, 2002
Listed
$1,290,000
$297/sq ft
REALCOMP #22043843
May 22, 2002
Listed
$1,350,000
$310/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,676 (+2.1%)
2024
$20,249 (+3.3%)
2023
$19,595 (+5.6%)
2022
$18,553 (+8.1%)
2021
$17,160 (+11.4%)
2020
$15,407 (+15.1%)
2019
$13,389 (−0.5%)
2018
$13,450 (+1.0%)
2017
$13,317 (+35.8%)
2016
$9,809 (−0.3%)
2015
$9,837
2014
$9,840
Tax history for 3727 Franklin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,676 (+2.1%)
2024
$20,249 (+3.3%)
2023
$19,595 (+5.6%)
2022
$18,553 (+8.1%)
2021
$17,160 (+11.4%)
2020
$15,407 (+15.1%)
2019
$13,389 (−0.5%)
2018
$13,450 (+1.0%)
2017
$13,317 (+35.8%)
2016
$9,809 (−0.3%)
2015
$9,837
2014
$9,840
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
5,725
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
C -19-16-101-009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.
May 6, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Generator
Nov 27, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Addition
Bathroom
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Paved, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 13
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck, Porch
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,349
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 185
Water Body Name: Lower Long Lake
Lot Size : 185x160x150x210
Lot Size Acres: 0.7
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,841
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $100
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $8.33
Schools Information
School District: Bloomfield Hills School District
Location Information
Directions: Long Lake to Franklin. North on Franklin House sits on East side of Franklin.
Cross Street: Long Lake
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,725
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Oakland County
APN: C -19-16-101-009
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Way Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
North Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Bloomfield Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bloomfield Hills, MI • 48302
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 2.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.62M – $1.96M
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