Up north feel without the upnorth drive! Horses, chickens, pigs, hunting or simply enjoying the seclusion this home has it all. Situated on just under 10 acres and bordering over 5000 acres of state land you will never run out of room! Let your horses roam in the beautiful pastures while you tend to the vegetables in the fenced in garden. Two barns are on the property, one pole barn and a 7 stalled horse barn with a hay loft above. Listen to the frogs in the spring and summer from the large pond located in the front of the home. The large finished basement is waiting for your own special touches! Fresh carpet, new full rust removal system/water softener and new furnace within the last two years will have you set for many years to come! Previous buyers financing fell through.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
9.61 acresLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Loren Hotchkiss• Real Estate One-Ortonville
Bought with Sarah Clinansmith• Willowdale Realty & Dev
Superb location for outdoor enthusiasts, horse lovers or small farmers. House sits on almost 10 acres fenced w/ partial 3 board oak pastures, pond, borders 5,000 acre state park. Low maintenance ranch w/ 1 & 1/2 baths, sunroom, finished basement. Property includes 7 stall wood horse barn w/ water, electric, tack room and hay loft. Extra barn for storage w/ cement floor & electric. Seller is motivated , bring all offers!
REALCOMP #212094699
Jan 2, 2013
Sold
$220,000
$90/sq ft
Sep 12, 2012
Listed
$229,900
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 19, 1996
Sold
$222,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,156 (+2.9%)
2024
$6,955 (+5.7%)
2023
$6,582 (+5.0%)
2022
$6,268 (+5.5%)
2021
$5,943 (+2.5%)
2020
$5,800 (+39.9%)
2019
$4,146 (+8.3%)
2018
$3,828 (+0.5%)
2017
$3,809 (+0.4%)
2016
$3,794 (−2.4%)
2015
$3,888 (+9.5%)
2014
$3,552
Tax history for 1235 Sands Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,156 (+2.9%)
2024
$6,955 (+5.7%)
2023
$6,582 (+5.0%)
2022
$6,268 (+5.5%)
2021
$5,943 (+2.5%)
2020
$5,800 (+39.9%)
2019
$4,146 (+8.3%)
2018
$3,828 (+0.5%)
2017
$3,809 (+0.4%)
2016
$3,794 (−2.4%)
2015
$3,888 (+9.5%)
2014
$3,552
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.61 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,288
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
D -03-06-326-011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Jan 27, 2017 • Final
Mechanical
Work on the air conditioning system.
HVAC
Nov 18, 2015 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Direct Access, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Roof: Asphalt
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,448
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,000
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Other Structures: Barn(s), Stable(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 155 x 60 x 155
Lot Size Area: 9.61
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 9.61
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,847.90
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Brandon
Location Information
Directions: Oakwood to sands- straight into driveway just after 4 way stop
Cross Street: N of state park/E of M15
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,288
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Oakland County
APN: D -03-06-326-011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oakwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Brandon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
Brandon High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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Estimated sale price
$439,000 – $531,000
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