Google street view image for 601 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Off market jun 2025 for $535K

$520,835

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,765/mo

•

2,919

sq ft

601 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309

About this home

OFFER DEADLINE SATURDAY 5/17 8PM - Run, don't walk â€“ this University Hills Colonial is the one you've been waiting for! Perfectly positioned in one of Rochester Hills' most sought-after neighborhoods, this beautifully updated home offers comfort, style, and peace of mind. Step inside and fall in love with the thoughtful updates and move in ready lifestyle this Lake Forest gem offers. Enjoy the convenience of a first-floor laundry, a stunning 2021 kitchen renovation with freshly painted cabinets and a new backsplash, and a show-stopping 2023 primary suite remodel, featuring a custom closet, new carpet, and a spa-like bathroom with luxury vinyl flooring, quartz vanity, and a marble-tiled shower. Breath easy knowing the major mechanicals are already taken care of, including a new roof, decking, and insulation (2018) with a 30-year warranty, a whole-house generator and upgraded electrical with surge protection (2021), and a brand-new high-efficiency furnace (2024). You'll love entertaining in the finished basement with a dry bar (2019) or out on the stamped concrete patio (2020). Additional recent updates include a new washer, dryer, and dishwasher (2023), new front and storm doors, a new garage door, and a remodeled upstairs bathroom (2024) with quartz countertops. This home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and move-in readiness - ready for you to start your next chapter. Open House Sat 5/17 12-2PM

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$178Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Amy Osterbeck • KW Domain

Bought with Jim Shaffer • Good Company

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•Source:Greater Lansing AoR #60393292

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Redfin Estimate

$520,835

$14K since sold in June 2025$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 2.3% lower than the average sale price ($533K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$490,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,712 sq ft
2135 Wayward Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$580,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,922 sq ft
2125 Avoncrest Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$550,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,688 sq ft
871 Spartan Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
914 Croydon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
$483,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,058 sq ft
914 Croydon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
1433 Chestnut Ln, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
$539,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,264 sq ft
1433 Chestnut Ln, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$555,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths3,550 sq ft
1662 Sumac Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309

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Market trends in 48309, MI

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.4%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$506K

$241 MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

15 MoM

New listings for sale

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$359,900
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(855) 639-3720
$289,900
3 beds1 bath1,750 sq ft
3135 Eastwood Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
3D WALKTHROUGH
$449,900
3 beds2.5 baths3,015 sq ft
2192 Avoncrest Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
$285,000
2 beds2 baths1,967 sq ft
1882 Allenway Ct, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
$485,000
4 beds1.5 baths1,944 sq ft
1604 Northumberland Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
$154,900
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Sale history for 601 Lake Forest Rd

Date

Event

Price

REALCOMP #20250031582

Jun 24, 2025

Sold

$535,000

$183/sq ft

May 19, 2025

Pending

—

May 15, 2025

Listed

$485,000

$166/sq ft

OFFER DEADLINE SATURDAY 5/17 8PM - Run, don’t walk – this University Hills Colonial is the one you’ve been waiting for! Perfectly positioned in one of Rochester Hills' most sought-after neighborhoods, this beautifully updated home offers comfort, style, and peace of mind. Step inside and fall in love with the thoughtful updates and move in ready lifestyle this Lake Forest gem offers. Enjoy the convenience of a first-floor laundry, a stunning 2021 kitchen renovation with freshly painted cabinets and a new backsplash, and a show-stopping 2023 primary suite remodel, featuring a custom closet, new carpet, and a spa-like bathroom with luxury vinyl flooring, quartz vanity, and a marble-tiled shower. Breath easy knowing the major mechanicals are already taken care of, including a new roof, decking, and insulation (2018) with a 30-year warranty, a whole-house generator and upgraded electrical with surge protection (2021), and a brand-new high-efficiency furnace (2024). You'll love entertaining in the finished basement with a dry bar (2019) or out on the stamped concrete patio (2020). Additional recent updates include a new washer, dryer, and dishwasher (2023), new front and storm doors, a new garage door, and a remodeled upstairs bathroom (2024) with quartz countertops. This home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and move-in readiness—ready for you to start your next chapter. Open House Sat 5/17 12-2PM

Greater Lansing AoR #60393292

Jun 24, 2025

Sold

$535,000

$183/sq ft

May 19, 2025

Pending

—

May 15, 2025

Listed

$485,000

$166/sq ft

May 12, 2025

Coming Soon

$485,000

$166/sq ft

May 12, 2025

Listed

$485,000

$166/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 5, 2017

Sold

$325,000

$111/sq ft

REALCOMP #217025693

Jun 2, 2017

Sold

$325,000

$111/sq ft

Apr 14, 2017

Pending

—

Apr 4, 2017

Listed

$325,000

$111/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #21279013

Jun 2, 2017

Sold

$325,000

$111/sq ft

Apr 14, 2017

Pending

—

Apr 4, 2017

Listed

$325,000

$111/sq ft

REALCOMP #212013031

Mar 28, 2012

Sold

$239,900

$82/sq ft

Feb 9, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Feb 5, 2012

Listed

$239,900

$82/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 2, 2005

Sold

$276,500

$95/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 1987

Sold

$133,500

$46/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 1978

Sold

$90,500

$31/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1977

Sold

$76,500

$26/sq ft

Tax history for 601 Lake Forest Rd

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,483

Year built

1970

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Oakland County

APN

70-15-16-326-002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.

One-Family Residential District

The R-3 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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 13
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,119
Below Grade Finished Area: 800
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding

Property Features
Pets Allowed: Yes

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family

Lot Information
Frontage Length: 136
Lot Size : 136x110x73x120
Lot Size Acres: 0.28

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,762

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $250
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $20.83

Schools Information
School District: Rochester Community School District

Location Information
Directions: CROYDEN N OF AVON RD TO LAKE FOREST WEST ON LAKE FOREST
Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY HILLS NO 4
Cross Street: N of Avon Rd E of Old Per

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,483
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Oakland County
APN: 70-15-16-326-002

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: RealComp

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

University Hills Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

West Middle School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Rochester Hills, MI • 48309

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In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in June and 2.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$495,000 – $599,000

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Home values near 601 Lake Forest Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
681 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$499,467
650 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3316 Sq. Ft.	$490,661
570 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2531 Sq. Ft.	$586,458
602 Lake Forest Ct, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3503 Sq. Ft.	$545,744
626 Lake Forest Ct, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2670 Sq. Ft.	$489,128
668 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2475 Sq. Ft.	$515,323
628 Bucknell Ct, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2179 Sq. Ft.	$508,403

Address	Redfin Estimate
550 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3480 Sq. Ft.	$519,958
620 Lake Forest Ct, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2775 Sq. Ft.	$506,533
686 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1779 Sq. Ft.	$459,535
608 Lake Forest Ct, Rochester Hills, MI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2572 Sq. Ft.	$462,679
663 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2808 Sq. Ft.	$508,656
580 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2622 Sq. Ft.	$499,530
659 Madison Ave, Madison Heights, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2532 Sq. Ft.	$563,485

Address	Redfin Estimate
695 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2622 Sq. Ft.	$508,905
541 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2586 Sq. Ft.	$504,880
560 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2572 Sq. Ft.	$516,827
596 Lake Forest Ct, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3116 Sq. Ft.	$521,641
614 Lake Forest Ct, Rochester Hills, MI 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3270 Sq. Ft.	$567,691
641 Lake Forest Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2106 Sq. Ft.	$453,275
585 Bucknell Ct, Rochester Hills, MI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3167 Sq. Ft.	$596,927

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