35949 CONGRESS Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 1227
About this home
STRONGEST & BEST OFFERS DUE BY 4-12-2021 BY 6PM-Premium location on largest commons in Independence Commons. Home is 100 yards of green grass from picnic pavilion, tennis & basketball courts, & children’s playscape. Over 3 miles of paths throughout the neighborhood’s several commons areas. The streets & drainage were reconstructed in 2016. The interior boasts a well planned flow w/ living, family, & dining rooms adjoining the large eat-in kitchen. 1st floor laundry room. There are hardwood floors throughout, granite counters in kitchen & guest bathroom, Jenn-Air double oven, Bosch silent dishwasher, Renewal by Anderson windows throughout, & LeafGuard gutters. New roof was installed in 2018 with Timberline High-Definition shingles. Also, custom built-in bookcase in living room. Active HOA sponsors year round activities such as:Easter egg hunt in main commons, “Sleigh†rides, Octoberfest, Halloween cider & donuts in the pavilion & Ice-cream social. Sellers require 60 days post close.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$160Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Tintinalli• Real Estate One-Detroit
•313-936-1050 (broker)
Listed by Saralyn Norkus• Real Estate One-Detroit
•313-936-1050 (broker)
Bought with Christopher Staub• EXP Realty - Northville
STRONGEST & BEST OFFERS DUE BY 4-12-2021 BY 6PM-Premium location on largest commons in Independence Commons. Home is 100 yards of green grass from picnic pavilion, tennis & basketball courts, & children’s playscape. Over 3 miles of paths throughout the neighborhood’s several commons areas. The streets & drainage were reconstructed in 2016. The interior boasts a well planned flow w/ living, family, & dining rooms adjoining the large eat-in kitchen. 1st floor laundry room. There are hardwood floors throughout, granite counters in kitchen & guest bathroom, Jenn-Air double oven, Bosch silent dishwasher, Renewal by Anderson windows throughout, & LeafGuard gutters. New roof was installed in 2018 with Timberline High-Definition shingles. Also, custom built-in bookcase in living room. Active HOA sponsors year round activities such as:Easter egg hunt in main commons, “Sleigh” rides, Octoberfest, Halloween cider & donuts in the pavilion & Ice-cream social. Sellers require 60 days post close.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #40159782
May 28, 2021
Sold
$476,000
$131/sq ft
May 28, 2021
Sold
$476,000
$131/sq ft
Apr 13, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 9, 2021
Listed
$449,000
$124/sq ft
Apr 5, 2021
Coming Soon
$449,000
$124/sq ft
Apr 5, 2021
Listed
$449,000
$124/sq ft
STRONGEST & BEST OFFERS DUE BY 4-12-2021 BY 6PM-Premium location on largest commons in Independence Commons. Home is 100 yards of green grass from picnic pavilion, tennis & basketball courts, & children’s playscape. Over 3 miles of paths throughout the neighborhood’s several commons areas. The streets & drainage were reconstructed in 2016. The interior boasts a well planned flow w/ living, family, & dining rooms adjoining the large eat-in kitchen. 1st floor laundry room. There are hardwood floors throughout, granite counters in kitchen & guest bathroom, Jenn-Air double oven, Bosch silent dishwasher, Renewal by Anderson windows throughout, & LeafGuard gutters. New roof was installed in 2018 with Timberline High-Definition shingles. Also, custom built-in bookcase in living room. Active HOA sponsors year round activities such as:Easter egg hunt in main commons, “Sleigh†rides, Octoberfest, Halloween cider & donuts in the pavilion & Ice-cream social. Sellers require 60 days post close.
Public Records
Apr 13, 1995
Sold
$218,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,570 (+2.8%)
2024
$9,306 (+4.5%)
2023
$8,904 (+4.5%)
2022
$8,517 (+40.6%)
2021
$6,058 (−1.3%)
2020
$6,138 (+0.7%)
2019
$6,098 (−16.5%)
2018
$7,299 (−4.8%)
2017
$7,669 (+37.2%)
2016
$5,590 (−0.7%)
2015
$5,630 (+7.7%)
2014
$5,228 (−0.4%)
2013
$5,247
Tax history for 35949 CONGRESS Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,570 (+2.8%)
2024
$9,306 (+4.5%)
2023
$8,904 (+4.5%)
2022
$8,517 (+40.6%)
2021
$6,058 (−1.3%)
2020
$6,138 (+0.7%)
2019
$6,098 (−16.5%)
2018
$7,299 (−4.8%)
2017
$7,669 (+37.2%)
2016
$5,590 (−0.7%)
2015
$5,630 (+7.7%)
2014
$5,228 (−0.4%)
2013
$5,247
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
91 ft.
Lot depth
118 ft.
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,626
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
222320203080
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Attached Garage, Electric In Garage, Direct Access
Interior
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room Fireplace, Gas Fireplace
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 3
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Brick, Wood, Asphalt
Exterior Features: Patio, Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1970
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1200
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 200
Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Irregular
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.25
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 91
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $131,870
Total Tax Amount: $6,138
Summer Tax Amount: $5,056
Winter Tax Amount: $1,082
Has Assessments
Assessments Amount: $67.49
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas
Water: Public Water
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=3826
Homeowners Association Information
Association Fee Includes: Club House Included
Association/Community Amenities: Club House
Has Association Fee
Fee Amount: $290
Fee Schedule: Yearly
School Information
School District: Farmington Public School Distric
School District: Farmington Public School Distric
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: 11 Mile to Drake, Drake to Liberty Lane then R on Congress-- off street parking
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Farmington Hills
Mail City: Farmington Hills
Subdivision: INDEPENDENCE COMMONS NO 2
Municipality: Farmington Hills
Area (Municipality): Farmington Hills (63231)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,626
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Oakland County
APN: 222320203080
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
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Around this home
Schools
Hillside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Power Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Farmington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
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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, 15 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 • 48335 1227
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$553,000 – $669,000
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