Beautifully updated home in the highly sought-after Rochester Community Schools district! Nestled on over half an acre and set far back from the road, this property offers exceptional privacy and a peaceful setting with minimal road noise, while remaining just a short drive from downtown Rochester, parks, shopping, and dining. This well-maintained home features an updated kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, paint, lighting, copper plumbing, and a newer electrical panel. A mudroom addition provides added functionality and extra storage space. Major improvements include a newer roof (2022), A/C (2018), high-efficiency GFA furnace, and a new water heater (2026). The partially finished basement provides valuable additional living space, ideal for gatherings, a media room, home office, playroom, or simply a comfortable place to relax, along with ample storage space. The fully painted exterior includes solar-powered outdoor lighting, a whole-house generator hookup, a patio, and a newer wood gazebo with a ceiling fan. The insulated garage is equipped with heating and cooling, offers year-round comfort. The fenced backyard provides plenty of space to relax, entertain, garden, or enjoy the outdoors. A rare combination of privacy, updates, and location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$185Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rina Samman• Community Choice Realty Inc
Est. $1,732 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2861 John R Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALCOMP #20261055081
Sep 14, 2026
Sold
$310,000
$185/sq ft
Aug 22, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 19, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 8, 2026
Listed
$324,900
$193/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #61019201
Sep 14, 2026
Sold
$310,000
$185/sq ft
Aug 22, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 19, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 8, 2026
Listed
$324,900
$193/sq ft
Beautifully updated home in the highly sought-after Rochester Community Schools district! Nestled on over half an acre and set far back from the road, this property offers exceptional privacy and a peaceful setting with minimal road noise, while remaining just a short drive from downtown Rochester, parks, shopping, and dining. This well-maintained home features an updated kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, paint, lighting, copper plumbing, and a newer electrical panel. A mudroom addition provides added functionality and extra storage space. Major improvements include a newer roof (2022), A/C (2018), high-efficiency GFA furnace, and a new water heater (2026). The partially finished basement provides valuable additional living space, ideal for gatherings, a media room, home office, playroom, or simply a comfortable place to relax, along with ample storage space. The fully painted exterior includes solar-powered outdoor lighting, a whole-house generator hookup, a patio, and a newer wood gazebo with a ceiling fan. The insulated garage is equipped with heating and cooling, offers year-round comfort. The fenced backyard provides plenty of space to relax, entertain, garden, or enjoy the outdoors. A rare combination of privacy, updates, and location!
Greater Lansing AoR #60998932
Jun 29, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jun 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 4, 2026
Listed
$324,900
$193/sq ft
REALCOMP #20261037543
Jun 29, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jun 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 4, 2026
Listed
$324,900
$193/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #61006796
Jul 16, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jun 3, 2026
Listed
$324,900
$193/sq ft
REALCOMP #20261049282
Jun 3, 2026
Listed
$324,900
$193/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #60093790
Jul 8, 2022
Sold
$220,000
$131/sq ft
May 13, 2022
Pending
—
May 9, 2022
Listed
$189,900
$113/sq ft
REALCOMP #2220034187
Jul 8, 2022
Sold
$220,000
$131/sq ft
May 13, 2022
Pending
—
May 9, 2022
Listed
$189,900
$113/sq ft
REALCOMP #2210023325
Jun 10, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2021
Listed
$185,000
$110/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #40160991
Apr 15, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2021
Listed
$185,000
$110/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21458035
Jul 25, 2018
Sold
$165,000
$98/sq ft
Jun 12, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2018
Listed
$159,900
$95/sq ft
REALCOMP #218050236
Jul 25, 2018
Sold
$165,000
$98/sq ft
Jun 12, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2018
Listed
$159,900
$95/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #405482
Mar 29, 2006
Sold
$128,000
$76/sq ft
Feb 23, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 30, 2006
Listed
$129,777
$77/sq ft
REALCOMP #26016657
Jan 30, 2006
Listed
$129,777
$77/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #509937
Jan 19, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jul 19, 2005
Listed
$147,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,263 (+9.1%)
2024
$2,992 (+6.3%)
2023
$2,815 (+72.0%)
2022
$1,637 (+6.7%)
2021
$1,534 (−4.8%)
2020
$1,612 (+1.3%)
2019
$1,591 (−1.4%)
2018
$1,614 (−16.2%)
2017
$1,925 (+1.0%)
2016
$1,906 (+54.7%)
2015
$1,232 (+0.7%)
2014
$1,223
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.25
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
840
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
70-15-25-351-007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.
R4
One-Family Residential District
The R-4 one-family residential districts are designed to provide for one-family, low density dwelling sites and residentially related uses in keeping with the master plan of residential development in the City. The uses permitted by right and on special condition as conditional uses are intended to promote a compatible arrangement of land uses for homes, with the intent to keep neighborhoods relatively quiet and free of unrelated traffic noises.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking Features: Detached, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partially Finished, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Entry Location: GroundLevelwSteps
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,008
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 672
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Other Structures: Gazebo
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: 85 x 268
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.52
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,263
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Rochester
Location Information
Directions: N of E Auburn Road/E of John R
Cross Street: John R
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 840
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Oakland County
APN: 70-15-25-351-007
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealcompIILtd
Around this home
Schools
Brooklands Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Reuther Middle School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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
3/10 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Rochester Hills, MI • 48307
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 19% for direct sun exposure in Rochester Hills. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$303,000 – $367,000
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