I admit to coming from a family of proud bargain hunters. We all love the thrill of the chase. For some of us, its an obsession, for others its a source of entertainment.
So today I decided to check in on the 10 most expensive homes listed in Oakland County, just to see what my money would get me. These days, you have to list your home at a price over $5,000,000 to qualify for a top 10 spot on my list.
Ladies and gentelmen, today I came across a bargain hunter’s dream. I’ve never saved $3,000,000 on anything! Have you?
730 Vaughan Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Let me draw your attention to the home with the highest current list price in the area, 730 Vaughan Road. A spec house built by Sally Russell Building Co., rumors abounded during construction about who the home was being built for. Was it a rock star? Athlete? Or Titan of Industry? No one guessed it was a spec. Today, it can be yours for $11,900,000, down from $15,000,000 earlier this Spring.
Here are the quick stats
| Square Footage | 13,000 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 9 full, 4 half |
| Basement Square Footage | 8,777 |
| Current Taxes | $119,031 |
| Garage | 5 Car Heated |
And from the builder’s site:
The Vaughan house includes the most modern amenities. Mechanically, there are five boilers that provide radiant heat throughout the house, heat for the pool and spa, snow melt for the auto court, front walk approach, hot tub path and upper terrace. The house has over thirteen miles of wire and utilizes the Lutron dimming system, a computer-driven programmable electric system. Fiber optic lighting can be found in the foyer, master bathroom, great room and family room. There is an integrated sound system throughout the home and outside entertainment areas. Thanks to a standby gas generator, the house will never be without power. All the waste and water lines have been insulated for energy efficiency and soundproofing.
I’ve been through the home, and was impressed by the grandeur. Any buyer in that range will expect to be impressed, and this house will live up to expecations. Did I mention the heated space under the patio for winter storage of your patio furniture? There is plenty of room for a pool on the 3 acre site, too. The woodwork throughout the home is spectacular and they managed to reuse Pewabic tiles, chandeliers and some wrought iron work from the original home. Here is the virtual tour.
It’s a bit too much space for my family of 3, but it might be just right for you or someone you know. If you are prequalified for financing or if you have verified funds for a cash purchase, I would be happy to take you on a tour of the home. Just call me at 248.961.0801.
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Maureen in OH 10.14.06 at 11:43 am
What are “Pewabic tiles�
When we visit Michigan we are in the Dearborn area often… not as fancy but there is a house being built there that inspires the speculation “who the home was being built for. Was it a rock star? Athlete? Or Titan of Industry?â€
I want to say the current info on the street is a physician is building this behemoth house in Deerborn and has been for a couple of years. Across the street are unassuming homes from the 50’s or 60’s but it is on a great, deep ravine lot. I understand there was a home that was razed…who knows maybe it had Pewable tile too?
We just don’t seem to have the rock stars, athletes of the same caliber in Central Ohio…. it seems.
Maureen Francis 10.14.06 at 12:16 pm
MM, I just put in a link to Pewabic Pottery in the article. They make beautiful arts and crafts tiles that are in many of Metro Detroit’s finest old homes.
As for rock stars, yeah, we’ve got a couple. Bob Seeger, Eminem, Kid Rock. Patti Smith was here. Don’t know now. Jack White from White Stripes. He’s gone too.
I don’t know the Dearborn home you mention. My mom grew up there, but we don’t go there too often now. Its a different market even thought its not really that far away.
Thanks for stopping in!
teresa boardman 10.15.06 at 3:43 pm
Gee, I like the houses but I am not sure I could handle the mortgage. maybe you could just give me some money?
Maureen Francis 10.15.06 at 4:17 pm
I can’t even imagine paying the heating bill, Teresa!