Up North feeling. Enjoy your privacy; this sprawling ranch has a finished walk-out lover level. Open foyer with new gleaming hardwood floors and an updated powder room. Kitchen with granite island, SS appliances and spacious eating area that leads to back deck. Large formal dining room. First floor laundry and updated half bath. Enormous great room has vaulted wood ceilings, brick fireplace and built-ins. Living room with fireplace is used as a music room. Master bedroom has walk-in-closet, fireplace and refreshed bathroom. 2 other bedrooms and hall bath complete first floor. LL walk-out boasts office, bedroom, full bath, game room, 2 way fireplace and cozy sitting area. In addition there is a gigantic basement. 2 furnaces new in '06, water osmosis system and a whole house generator. 3 car garage. The property abuts to over 10 acres of wooded common areas and features a horse barn, horse trails, tennis courts and a pond with access to Paint Creek Trail.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
1.62 acresLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Erna Whitmire• Coldwell Banker Professionals Birm
Bought with Nancy Duncanson• Real Living Kee Realty-Rochester
GREAT LOCATION!!! Hard to find Sprawling "Ranch" graciously situated on a gentle hill with panoramic views in desirable South Gate Farms. Gorgeous setting offers country living so close to town with paved roads! A beautiful opportunity to create your own "gem" in the heart of Oakland Township. Newer dual furnaces, air. Whole house generator. Huge w/ o L. L. w/ full bath, bedroom & family rm. 3 car garage. Let your creative juices flow!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31035573
Jun 4, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Dec 7, 2010
Listed
$349,999
$116/sq ft
REALCOMP #210138800
Jun 3, 2011
Listing Removed
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Dec 7, 2010
Listed
$349,999
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,335 (+3.2%)
2024
$7,108 (+5.0%)
2023
$6,768 (+2.5%)
2022
$6,600 (+7.3%)
2021
$6,153 (−6.3%)
2020
$6,566 (+1.1%)
2019
$6,496 (−0.4%)
2018
$6,520 (+1.6%)
2017
$6,420 (+0.5%)
2016
$6,386 (−1.3%)
2015
$6,472 (+31.6%)
2014
$4,918
Tax history for 898 Northgate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,335 (+3.2%)
2024
$7,108 (+5.0%)
2023
$6,768 (+2.5%)
2022
$6,600 (+7.3%)
2021
$6,153 (−6.3%)
2020
$6,566 (+1.1%)
2019
$6,496 (−0.4%)
2018
$6,520 (+1.6%)
2017
$6,420 (+0.5%)
2016
$6,386 (−1.3%)
2015
$6,472 (+31.6%)
2014
$4,918
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.62 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
4,388
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
N -10-34-351-009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Size: 3 Car
Garage Features: Attached, Direct Access, Door Opener, Electricity
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 2
# of Baths (Full): 3
Interior Features
Cable Available, Central Vacuum, High Speed Internet Available, Humidifier, Intercom, Security Alarm (owned), Water Softener (owned), Wet Bar
Has Fireplace
Basement, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Gas, Natural
Room Information
# of Rooms: 16
Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Other (See Remarks)
Has Basement
Basement Type: Partially Finished, Walkout Access
Basement Sq. Ft. (Total): 3,007
Lower Floor Sq. Ft. : 1,350
Sq. Ft. Combined: 4,357
Room 1 Information
Master Bedroom
Room Level: Entry
Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
Room Length: 17
Room Width: 14
Room 2 Information
Bedroom
Room Level: Entry
Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 12
Room 3 Information
Bedroom
Room Level: Entry
Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 12
Room 4 Information
Bedroom
Room Level: Entry
Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 12
Room 5 Information
Master Bathroom
Room Level: Entry
Room 6 Information
Bathroom (Full)
Room Level: Entry
Room 7 Information
Bathroom (Full)
Room Level: Lower
Room 8 Information
Bathroom (Lav)
Room Level: Entry
Room 9 Information
Bathroom (Lav)
Room Level: Entry
Room 10 Information
Kitchen
Room Level: Entry
Room Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 11
Room 11 Information
Dining Room
Room Level: Entry
Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
Room Length: 15
Room Width: 12
Room 12 Information
Breakfast Nook/Room
Room Level: Entry
Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 9
Room 13 Information
Living Room
Room Level: Entry
Room Dimensions: 18 x 12
Room Length: 18
Room Width: 12
Room 14 Information
Great Room
Room Level: Entry
Room Dimensions: 27 x 18
Room Length: 27
Room Width: 18
Room 15 Information
Laundry Room
Room Level: Entry
Room Dimensions: 10 x 7
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 7
Room 16 Information
Library/Study
Room Level: Entry
Room Dimensions: 16 x 12
Room Length: 16
Room Width: 12
Exterior
Building Information
1 Story
Construction Features: Platted Subdivision
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood
Foundation Details: Basement
Foundation Materials: Block
Roof Material: Asphalt
Year Built: 1971
Exterior Features
Deck, Porch
Outside Lighting, Satellite Dish, Tennis Court
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.62
Parcel Number: 1034351009
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Lot Features: Hilly-Ravine, Irregular
Land Information
Road Frontage Type: Paved
Homestead
Frontage Feet: 60
Property Features
Waterfront Description: Pond
Property Information
Title: Private - Owned
Private Owned
Financial
Tax Information
Winter Tax Amount: $1,771
Summer Tax Amount: $3,149
Total Tax: $4,920
Assessment
Assessment: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Forced Air
Gas
Central Air
Well (Existing)
Gas
Septic (Existing)
Location
School Information
Rochester
Location Information
Directions: N on Orion Rd, W onto Northgate to end of road on N side
Directions From North South: N
Directions From North South Detail: Dutton
Directions From East West: W
Directions From East West Detail: Orion
Settlement: Township
County Or Parish: Oakland
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,388
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Oakland County
APN: N -10-34-351-009
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Other
Listing Data Information
Third Party Approval: No
Close Date: 2014-07-11
DOM: 22
RDOM: 22
CDOM: 22
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
Close Price: $412,000
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Schools
Baldwin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Hart Middle School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
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
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$803,000 – $971,000
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