McGregor, located between Downtown Rochester and the Clinton River corridor, is a residential and walkable Rochester neighborhood with tree-lined streets and classic mid-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street near Third Street, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and coffee counters set a steady, social pace. Architectural lines lean toward ranches and split-levels, with mature landscaping and deep setbacks. The Clinton River Trail frames daily routines with a green, linear route for walking and biking. Community pillars include The Royal Park Hotel’s lobby lounge, the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, and Meadow Brook Theatre for a cultural calendar beyond the storefronts. Parks and riverfront pockets keep the atmosphere calm without feeling removed from town.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
No heating or cooling
Heating & cooling
No heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Paved road access
Residential zoning
Lot dimensions roughly 90 x 229
Home design
Land / Unimproved lot
Parking
Street access via John R Road
Utilities
Public water available
Water service available to the site
Public sewer
Other
Located on the west side of John R Road north of Avon Road (near Avon and John R)
Electricity and solar
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DON'T MAKE A MOVE WITHOUT a visit to this 2 bedroom 1 full bath ranch with potential. Home needs a considerable amount of TLC but has a brand new full new bathroom with radiant floor. Freshly painted interior/exterior. Beautiful treed 160 x 229 lot. Location is outstanding, right down the street from Bloomer Park, Clinton River Trail, Yates Cider Mill, Clinton River for kayaking and many other conveniences. Value is in the land. New homes directly across the street.
Public Records
Jun 27, 2022
Sold
$160,000
Greater Lansing AoR #60059104
Mar 29, 2022
Sold
$160,000
Mar 29, 2022
Sold
$160,000
Mar 14, 2022
Listed
$150,000
Mar 14, 2022
Listed
$150,000
Mar 14, 2022
Listing Removed
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REALCOMP #2220010377
Mar 29, 2022
Sold
$160,000
Mar 14, 2022
Listed
$150,000
Mar 14, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Apr 29, 1994
Sold
$75,000
Public Records
Aug 1, 1977
Sold
$32,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,285 (+4.3%)
2024
$3,150 (+3.0%)
2023
$3,057 (+74.7%)
2022
$1,749 (+6.7%)
2021
$1,640 (−4.8%)
2020
$1,723 (+1.3%)
2019
$1,701
2018
$1,701 (+2.0%)
2017
$1,668 (+1.1%)
2016
$1,650 (−0.9%)
2015
$1,665 (+0.6%)
2014
$1,655 (+3.0%)
2013
$1,607
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.84 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,183
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,183
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
70-15-14-478-012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
R3
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
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
Rochester Hills, MI • 48306
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.1 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 840 John R Rd
$268,285
$6,715 under list price of $275K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $250K to $405K.