THE SELLER IS REQUESTING HIGHEST AND BEST WED 4/6 at 6pm. One-of-a-kind historic (listed on the National Register) home built in 1837. Known as the Mark Arnold House, it now boasts over 2,500sf of finished living space which include first floor master with en-suite and 2 additional bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a loft space. Located on Drake Rd (a designated Natural Beauty Rd), it has the charm of a historic farmhouse on the outside with all the amenities expected in new construction today. 2yr renovation and expansion of the existing home was completed in 2018. Kitchen has beautiful finishes and cabinets and you will enjoy the exceptional granite and quartz counters. New from top to bottom both inside and out…. HVAC (all ductwork, Furnace, AC), Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall, hardwood floors, cabinetry, carpentry, cedar siding, roofing, driveway, etc. The Marvin Integrity windows and blown foam insulation provide for an extremely energy efficient and sound proof home; 2 covered porches
Single-familyProperty Type
1837Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Blake• Shain Park, REALTORS®
Bought with Andrea Kinney• The Charles Reinhart Company
THE SELLER IS REQUESTING HIGHEST AND BEST WED 4/6 at 6pm. One-of-a-kind historic (listed on the National Register) home built in 1837. Known as the Mark Arnold House, it now boasts over 2,500sf of finished living space which include first floor master with en-suite and 2 additional bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a loft space. Located on Drake Rd (a designated Natural Beauty Rd), it has the charm of a historic farmhouse on the outside with all the amenities expected in new construction today. 2yr renovation and expansion of the existing home was completed in 2018. Kitchen has beautiful finishes and cabinets and you will enjoy the exceptional granite and quartz counters. New from top to bottom both inside and out…. HVAC (all ductwork, Furnace, AC), Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall, hardwood floors, cabinetry, carpentry, cedar siding, roofing, driveway, etc. The Marvin Integrity windows and blown foam insulation provide for an extremely energy efficient and sound proof home; 2 covered porches
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20648923
Oct 2, 2013
Sold
$71,000
$24/sq ft
Sep 9, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2013
Listed
$109,900
$38/sq ft
THE MARK ARNOLD HOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1837. IT IS OF GREEK REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE AND A DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCE. WELL EXECUTED RESTORATION FEATURES INCLUDE: REBUILT AND REPOINTED ORIGINAL STONE FOUNDATION AND WELL, HAND BLOWN AND STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, HAND MADE HARDWARE, DOORS AND WINDOWS, HAND HEWN BEAMS AND A SILO SHOWER. THERE ARE MANY VERY CUSTOM DETAILS, A QUAINT STUDIO OUTBUILDING AND LOW MAINTENANCE YARD. CASH ONLY SALE . NEEDS FINISHING.
REALCOMP #213050079
Oct 2, 2013
Sold
$71,000
$24/sq ft
Sep 9, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2013
Listed
$109,900
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,391 (+2.8%)
2024
$6,215 (+3.8%)
2023
$5,986 (+13.3%)
2022
$5,285 (−20.0%)
2021
$6,609 (−0.1%)
2020
$6,617 (−14.4%)
2019
$7,730 (+7.2%)
2018
$7,209 (+21.2%)
2017
$5,950 (+228.0%)
2016
$1,814 (+59.8%)
2015
$1,135 (+6.1%)
2014
$1,070
Tax history for 26490 Drake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,391 (+2.8%)
2024
$6,215 (+3.8%)
2023
$5,986 (+13.3%)
2022
$5,285 (−20.0%)
2021
$6,609 (−0.1%)
2020
$6,617 (−14.4%)
2019
$7,730 (+7.2%)
2018
$7,209 (+21.2%)
2017
$5,950 (+228.0%)
2016
$1,814 (+59.8%)
2015
$1,135 (+6.1%)
2014
$1,070
*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
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
83 ft.
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
222317427015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
RA-1
One Family Residential District
The one-family residential districts are designed to be the most restrictive of the residential districts. The intent is to provide for an environment of predominantly low-density, one-family detached dwellings along with other residentially related facilities which serve the residents in the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Refrigerator, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave