Built in 2017, this exceptional lakefront ranch w/walkout lower level offers 60 feet of prime frontage on all-sports Watkins Lake. The 3500 sq ft of finished living space is thoughtfully designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and soaring ceilings fill the home with natural light while showcasing breathtaking lake views from nearly every room. Spacious Great Room features a stunning two-way fireplace shared with the kitchen and dining area. Separate dedicated front office. Main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a private ensuite bath and his/her closets. Convenient main-floor laundry. Finished walkout lower level features a generous living room w/built-in wine barrel wet bar area and two additional bedrooms, each with its own full bath. One bedroom also includes a bonus flex space or second office with tranquil water views. Outside, incredible stonework and professionally designed hardscaping complement the beautifully landscaped grounds. Enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails from the upper-level Trex deck, the covered lower-level patio, or the lakeside paver patio overlooking the sandy-bottom shoreline. This is lakefront living at its finest—offering comfort, elegance, and low-maintenance enjoyment in every season.
Sold for $1,300,000
$1,300,000
4353 Forest Ave, Waterford, MI 48328
3beds
3,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$1,300,500 Zestimate®
$371/sqft
$5,426 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,300,500
$1.24M - $1.37M
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Beautifully landscaped groundsSpacious great roomUpper-level trex deckSoaring ceilingsCovered lower-level patioConvenient main-floor laundryExpansive floor-to-ceiling windows
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Listed by:
Carol C Gaggos 248-644-6700,
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Bought with:
Jaime Burkhart, 6501337107
Preferred, Realtors® Ltd
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261035588
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 338
- Dimensions: 26 X 13
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Primary bathroom
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Entry
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Flex room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Great room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 391
- Dimensions: 23 X 17
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19 X 12
Laundry
- Level: Entry
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8 X 8
Library
- Level: Entry
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Living room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 560
- Dimensions: 28 X 20
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Gas, Great Room, Kitchen
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,850
- Finished area below ground: 1,650
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Direct Access
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Beach Front, Direct Water Frontage, Lake Front, Private Water Frontage, Waterfront
- Body of water: Watkins Lake
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 125
- Features: Water View, Sprinklers
Details
- Parcel number: 1315452019
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Basement, Poured
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: THE HIGHLANDS
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $250 annually
Location
- Region: Waterford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $371/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $401,890
- Annual tax amount: $15,285
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Exist
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Sold | $1,300,000+0%$371/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20261035588 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Pending sale | $1,299,900$371/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261035588 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,900+378.8%$371/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261035588 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2016 | Sold | $271,500$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,441 +5.7% | $610,690 +7.3% |
| 2024 | $13,665 +4.7% | $569,060 +11.2% |
| 2023 | $13,048 +5.6% | $511,840 +8.8% |
| 2022 | $12,355 +0.4% | $470,450 +8% |
| 2021 | $12,309 | $435,570 +3.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $420,310 +9.8% |
| 2019 | $12,092 +223.3% | $382,660 +467.6% |
| 2018 | $3,740 | $67,420 |
| 2017 | -- | $67,420 |
| 2016 | -- | $67,420 |
| 2015 | -- | $67,420 |
| 2014 | -- | $67,420 |
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Neighborhood: 48328
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