Rare opportunity to own a Rochester Landmark - The Sign of The Black Cow. 1st time on the market in 28 years & totally updated and charming. Spacious kit. with 6 burner Viking stove, SubZero refrigerator, Soapstone counters, custom cabinetry and amazing 63”x91” custom designed island with Tiger Maple top. Built-in buffet with Tiger Maple top. Pine floors throughout (even under any carpet). LR which was the original Van Hoosen store, has the original Rumford design stone fireplace, walk-in cooler which was the cooler for the store and ideal for a wine cellar or pantry and original wood floors from old schoolhouse. Inviting all year round sunroom with Andersen windows and Vermont cast iron gas stove. Spacious bedrooms & wonderful storage space. 1st floor laundry & mud room with loft (a fun hangout for kids & grandkids). Beautiful property w/ mature landscaping. Updates: insulation, wiring, plumbing, roof, furnaces, septic field, water softner. Exc. garage workshop cabinetry.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$219Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Deborah Corey• Real Living Kee Realty-Rochester
Listed by Megan Wood• Real Living Kee Realty-Rochester
Bought with Deborah Corey• Real Living Kee Realty-Rochester
Rare opportunity to own a Rochester Landmark - The Sign of The Black Cow. 1st time on the market in 28 years & totally updated and charming. Spacious kit. with 6 burner Viking stove, SubZero refrigerator, Soapstone counters, custom cabinetry and amazing 63?x91? custom designed island with Tiger Maple top. Built-in buffet with Tiger Maple top. Pine floors throughout (even under any carpet). LR which was the original Van Hoosen store, has the original Rumford design stone fireplace, walk-in cooler which was the cooler for the store and ideal for a wine cellar or pantry and original wood floors from old schoolhouse. Inviting all year round sunroom with Andersen windows and Vermont cast iron gas stove. Spacious bedrooms & wonderful storage space. 1st floor laundry & mud room with loft (a fun hangout for kids & grandkids). Beautiful property w/ mature landscaping. Updates: insulation, wiring, plumbing, roof, furnaces, septic field, water softner. Exc. garage workshop cabinetry.
REALCOMP #219055509
Dec 13, 2019
Sold
$450,000
$148/sq ft
Oct 29, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2019
Listed
$479,000
$157/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1993
Sold
$160,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1979
Sold
$72,000
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1978
Sold
$54,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,963 (+4.3%)
2024
$5,718 (+6.4%)
2023
$5,372 (+4.7%)
2022
$5,132 (+6.7%)
2021
$4,810 (−4.8%)
2020
$5,053 (−10.7%)
2019
$5,661 (+0.9%)
2018
$5,613 (+59.2%)
2017
$3,525 (+1.1%)
2016
$3,488 (−0.9%)
2015
$3,520 (+0.7%)
2014
$3,497 (+3.0%)
2013
$3,396
Tax history for 960 E Tienken Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,963 (+4.3%)
2024
$5,718 (+6.4%)
2023
$5,372 (+4.7%)
2022
$5,132 (+6.7%)
2021
$4,810 (−4.8%)
2020
$5,053 (−10.7%)
2019
$5,661 (+0.9%)
2018
$5,613 (+59.2%)
2017
$3,525 (+1.1%)
2016
$3,488 (−0.9%)
2015
$3,520 (+0.7%)
2014
$3,497 (+3.0%)
2013
$3,396
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,695
Year built
1901
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
70-15-02-477-003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 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
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned, Other
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Linoleum, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed
Roof: Asphalt
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,046
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Other, Stone, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
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: 120 x 150
Lot Size Area: 0.41
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.41
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,613
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Rochester
Location Information
Directions: Tienken, south side, turn south on Van Hoosen Rd
Subdivision Name: STONY CREEK
Cross Street: S of Tienken/E of Rochester Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,695
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: —
County: Oakland County
APN: 70-15-02-477-003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hugger Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
Stoney Creek High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
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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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$635,000 – $769,000
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