* * WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE COUNTRY RETREAT IN THE HEART OF FARMINGTON HILLS * * NESTLED ON A RARE 3+ ACRE PARCEL ALONG A NATURAL BEAUTY ROAD SURROUNDED BY ROLLING WOODED TERRAIN AND CUSTOM ESTATE HOMES * * THIS BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED 1,900+ SQ. FT. WALKOUT RANCH OFFERS THE PERFECT BLEND OF PEACE, PRIVACY, AND CONVENIENCE * * A LONG WELCOMING DRIVEWAY LEADS TO THE CHARMING COVERED FRONT PORCH * * INSIDE, A SPACIOUS FOYER OPENS TO A BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN FEATURING A LARGE KITCHEN WITH GENEROUS EAT IN DINING AREA, PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY LIVING OR ENTERTAINING * * THE EXPANSIVE LIVING ROOM SPANS THE REAR OF THE HOME AND FEATURES A COZY FIREPLACE WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE PRIVATE BACKYARD * * THE PRIMARY SUITE OFFERS A WALK-IN CLOSET AND PRIVATE EN SUITE BATH, WHILE THREE ADDITIONAL MAIN FLOOR BEDROOMS PROVIDE PLENTY OF SPACE FOR FAMILY, GUESTS, OR A HOME OFFICE * * CONVENIENT FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY COMPLETES THE MAIN LEVEL * * THE FULL 1,900 SQ. FT. WALKOUT BASEMENT PROVIDES TREMENDOUS ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE WITH A LARGE RECREATION ROOM, BONUS ROOM, MASSIVE STORAGE AREA, AND WALKOUT ACCESS TO A SCREENED IN ENTERTAINING SPACE * * STEP OUTSIDE TO YOUR OWN PRIVATE OASIS FEATURING A HUGE WRAPAROUND REAR DECK, BEAUTIFUL INGROUND POOL, YEAR ROUND JACUZZI, AND INCREDIBLE WOODED SURROUNDINGS WITH CREEK ACCESS * * THE 25X40 POLE BARN WITH BATHROOM, AND FENCED PADDOCK AREA OFFERS ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES, HOBBIES, A WORKSHOP, OR EXTRA STORAGE * * AN ATTACHED 2+ CAR GARAGE PLUS AN ADDITIONAL DETACHED 2-CAR GARAGE PROVIDE ABUNDANT SPACE FOR VEHICLES, TOYS, AND EQUIPMENT * * ENJOY THE TRANQUILITY OF COUNTRY LIVING WHILE BEING JUST MINUTES FROM MAJOR EXPRESSWAYS, SHOPPING, DINING, GOLF COURSES, AND TOP AREA AMENITIES * * THIS RARE FARMINGTON HILLS ESTATE IS A ONE OF A KIND OPPORTUNITY YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS * *
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
3.18 acresLot Size
$163Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Timothy Hillmer• Century 21 Curran & Oberski
•313-274-7200 (broker)
•laura@c21curranoberski.com (broker)
Listed by Matthew Hillmer• Century 21 Curran & Oberski
Route 102, located between Grand River Avenue and 8 Mile Road, is a corridor-style and auto-oriented Farmington neighborhood with roadside retail and wooded pockets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Grand River Avenue and Farmington Road intersection, where storefront blocks, patios, and steady traffic set a classic Main Street-meets-arterial rhythm. Architectural cues shift from mid-century ranch homes on quieter side streets to low-slung commercial strips and small office buildings along the route. Farmington Civic Theater and the Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market act as cultural anchors with a local, walkable feel. Shiawassee Park adds river-edge trails and open lawns that soften the roadway energy. Cafes, salons, and service shops keep daily errands grounded in a familiar, lived-in pattern.
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Market insights
35903 Howard Rd · $639,999
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 16 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.3%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$639,999
Median sale price in this area is $428,815. (33% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Fireplace in the family room
Finished walk-out basement
Total of 12 rooms
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the main/entry level
One bedroom in the basement
Primary/Bedroom 1 approx. 17 x 15
Bedroom 2 approx. 13 x 15
Bedroom 3 approx. 12 (width)
Bedroom 4 approx. 10 x 12
Basement bedroom approx. 15 x 10
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One lavatory (total of three baths/lavatories)
Main bath/lavatory dimensions include a 9 x 5 bath and a 6 x 6 lavatory
Kitchen
Kitchen located on the entry level, approx. 10 x 12
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on the entry level, approx. 9 x 12
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Gas water heater
Natural gas fuel
Exterior features
Brick and vinyl siding exterior
Deck and porch
Fenced yard
Inground pool
Creek/stream on the property with water view
Ravine on the lot
Home design
One-story residential home
Built in 1981
Parking
Garage space for 6 vehicles
Attached and detached garages, additional garage(s) and a second garage
Heated garage with electricity and a workshop
Construction
Basement foundation
Utilities
Private well water
Public/paved road access
Other
Outbuildings include a barn and a pole barn
Property acreage approx. 3.18 acres
Frontage approx. 334 feet
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
* * WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE COUNTRY RETREAT IN THE HEART OF FARMINGTON HILLS * * NESTLED ON A RARE 3+ ACRE PARCEL ALONG A NATURAL BEAUTY ROAD SURROUNDED BY ROLLING WOODED TERRAIN AND CUSTOM ESTATE HOMES * * THIS BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED 1,900+ SQ. FT. WALKOUT RANCH OFFERS THE PERFECT BLEND OF PEACE, PRIVACY, AND CONVENIENCE * * A LONG WELCOMING DRIVEWAY LEADS TO THE CHARMING COVERED FRONT PORCH * * INSIDE, A SPACIOUS FOYER OPENS TO A BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN FEATURING A LARGE KITCHEN WITH GENEROUS EAT IN DINING AREA, PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY LIVING OR ENTERTAINING * * THE EXPANSIVE LIVING ROOM SPANS THE REAR OF THE HOME AND FEATURES A COZY FIREPLACE WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE PRIVATE BACKYARD * * THE PRIMARY SUITE OFFERS A WALK-IN CLOSET AND PRIVATE EN SUITE BATH, WHILE THREE ADDITIONAL MAIN FLOOR BEDROOMS PROVIDE PLENTY OF SPACE FOR FAMILY, GUESTS, OR A HOME OFFICE * * CONVENIENT FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY COMPLETES THE MAIN LEVEL * * THE FULL 1,900 SQ. FT. WALKOUT BASEMENT PROVIDES TREMENDOUS ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE WITH A LARGE RECREATION ROOM, BONUS ROOM, MASSIVE STORAGE AREA, AND WALKOUT ACCESS TO A SCREENED IN ENTERTAINING SPACE * * STEP OUTSIDE TO YOUR OWN PRIVATE OASIS FEATURING A HUGE WRAPAROUND REAR DECK, BEAUTIFUL INGROUND POOL, YEAR ROUND JACUZZI, AND INCREDIBLE WOODED SURROUNDINGS WITH CREEK ACCESS * * THE 25X40 POLE BARN WITH BATHROOM, AND FENCED PADDOCK AREA OFFERS ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES, HOBBIES, A WORKSHOP, OR EXTRA STORAGE * * AN ATTACHED 2+ CAR GARAGE PLUS AN ADDITIONAL DETACHED 2-CAR GARAGE PROVIDE ABUNDANT SPACE FOR VEHICLES, TOYS, AND EQUIPMENT * * ENJOY THE TRANQUILITY OF COUNTRY LIVING WHILE BEING JUST MINUTES FROM MAJOR EXPRESSWAYS, SHOPPING, DINING, GOLF COURSES, AND TOP AREA AMENITIES * * THIS RARE FARMINGTON HILLS ESTATE IS A ONE OF A KIND OPPORTUNITY YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS * *
Public Records
Apr 4, 2025
Sold
$587,500
$149/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #25006049
Mar 21, 2025
Sold
$605,000
$154/sq ft
Mar 13, 2025
Pending
—
Feb 25, 2025
Contingent
—
Feb 19, 2025
Listed
$599,900
$153/sq ft
Feb 19, 2025
Coming Soon
$599,900
$153/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70452711
Mar 21, 2025
Sold
$605,000
$154/sq ft
Mar 21, 2025
Sold
$605,000
$154/sq ft
Mar 13, 2025
Pending
—
Feb 25, 2025
Contingent
—
Feb 19, 2025
Listed
$599,900
$153/sq ft
Feb 19, 2025
Listed
$599,900
$153/sq ft
REALCOMP #81025006049
Mar 21, 2025
Sold
$605,000
$154/sq ft
Mar 13, 2025
Pending
—
Feb 25, 2025
Contingent
—
Feb 19, 2025
Listed
$599,900
$153/sq ft
H & B TOMORROW, 2/24 BY 6PM. .. . INCREDIBLE 4 BEDROOM RANCH ON 3+ACRES IN BEAUTIFUL FARMINGTON HILLS. ROUGE RIVER RUNS ALONG SIDE OF PROPERTY. FINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMENT. NUMEROUS AMENITIES THROUGHOUT. 2 FIREPLACES. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE PLU 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE PLUS 25'X40' POLE BARN WITH ADDITIONAL 40'X16' ATTACHED STORAGE AREA. ENCLOSED HOT TUB ROOM. GORGEOUS REAR YARD WITH BUILT IN POOL. SURROUNDED BY NATURE. LIKE LIVING UP NORTH BUT MINUTES FROM SHOPPING, DINING, ETC. .. . A JOY TO SHOW. CONTACT AGENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
REALCOMP #00662103
Nov 6, 1996
Listed
$359,900
$92/sq ft
REALCOMP #00637410
Jul 7, 1996
Listed
$359,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,413 (+2.8%)
2024
$9,153 (+4.5%)
2023
$8,758 (+6.8%)
2022
$8,200 (+20.2%)
2021
$6,823 (−17.1%)
2020
$8,232 (+0.7%)
2019
$8,178 (+7.2%)
2018
$7,627 (+1.5%)
2017
$7,513 (−0.1%)
2016
$7,524 (−0.7%)
2015
$7,577 (+7.7%)
2014
$7,035 (−0.3%)
2013
$7,059
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
408 ft.
Lot size
2.63 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,442
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,442
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
222317401037
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
RA-1A
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
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
6 days above 97° expected this year, 12 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
Farmington Hills, MI • 48331 3505
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 35903 Howard Rd
$642,010
$2,011 over list price of $640K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $388K to $665K.