Buying a lake estate in Oakland County has its share of special considerations. If you want to make the best choice, you have to make sure you fully understand all the important aspects involved when buying a house on the water.

Size is one of the factors that you have to look into. This may play a large part in  your purpose for buying a lakefront property. If it will just be for you, your spouse and the kids, a small home will do. If you are expecting friends and family to come and visit during the high season, then you will need a larger home with extra bedrooms for guests.

The property should  provide comfort and offer enough activities to occupy you and your guests.

What are the things you will do here in Oakland County? Aside from water sports on the lakes such as fishing, swimming, and jet-skiing, there are alternative activities that you will surely enjoy. You can play golf, visit the amusement center, or just stroll in the park.

If you have guests, you can invite them for an afternoon of hiking, biking,  or horseback riding.

When purchasing a lake home, you also have to get specific information about the lake. Every lake is different. While one lake might be perfect for you, another might be completely unattractive.

Here are some good questions to ask when considering buying a lakefront home:

• How busy is the lake during each season?
• Is there any wildlife on the lake such as ducks or geese that could become a nuisance?
• Is the shoreline sandy, rocky or muddy? How easy is it to access the shoreline from your home?
• Does the lake maintain its water level or does it go up and down with the seasons?
• How easy is it to get your boat in and out of the lake?
• Are there any specific things that are not allowed on the lake?
• Are there any local ordinances about noise or having parties in or around the lake?

Another thing that you have to take into consideration is the orientation of the home to the sun and how it sets. Check if the home gets morning or afternoon sun.

If you are getting afternoon sun, make sure the deck has sun protection.

When shopping for lake homes for sale in Oakland County, you have to know which conveniences are available, especially if you are planning to live in the home year-round.

Check the location of schools,  medical care, grocery stores, and dining options. You also have to know how easy it will be to get to major routes.

Even if it is intended as your vacation home, proximity is still important.

Typically, a vacation home should be just an hour or two away from your primary residence. This way, using the vacation home isn't discouraged by a long and exhausting drive.

Living by the lake is a dream for many. Here at Oakland County, it can be your reality, as there are many lake estates to choose from. Visit http://www.MichiganLakeRealEstateHomes.com/ and browse available lake homes for sale.

Let me explain to you the various  aspects of owning a lake home. Call me, Russell Ravary, at 248-310-6239 for more information.

I am a real estate agent in Minnesota who is an expert on lakefront properties. With my experience, we can work together and find the home that fits your life style.

These 5 most expensive lakefront homes for sale in Oakland County Michigan sit on some of the best lakes we have.  One of them is on Island Lake in Bloomfield, and the others are on Orchard Lake, Lower Long Lake, and Turtle Lake.  Turtle Lake and Lower Long Lake are ot all sports lakes.

These waterfront homes range in size from 4000 square feet to over 17000 square feet.  Gourmet kitchens, soaring great rooms and foyers are just two of the fine features you will find in these homes.  These waterfront estates sit on parcels of land ranging from .75 acres to over 7 acres in size.  You will find beautiful crown molding, and stately master suites fitting for a king and queen.  Huge walk in closets and amazing master baths too.

If you are truly in the market to buy a beautiful luxury lakefront estate home be sure to give me a call at (248) 310-6239.  These homes are not open to the public.  You must have a pre-approval letter or proof of funds to even see these lakefront homes.

1439 Kirkway Road, Bloomfield Twp 48302 Price: $5,750,000                 MLS#: 216101971 Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $23,648 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 10/17/16 Winter Tx: $24,755 School Dist: Bloomfield Hills Beds: 5 Baths: 5.2 Assoc Fee:   SubDiv: Lochslea Sqft Abv: 4,273 Yr Built: 2005 MLS Area: 02193 - Bloomfield Twp Grg Size: 3 Car Basement: Yes Architecture: 2 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Contemporary Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned Acreage: 0.76 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Irregular, Lake View, Wooded         Office: Signature Sotheby's International Realty         Awarded Home of the Year ! Stunning Contemporary designed Lou DesRosiers. Features granite, hardwoods, lighting and glass throughout. Wonderful first floor Master Suite is beyond description. Extensive use of granite in master bath. Great Room with floor to ceiling views of lake. Kitchen has every amenity and special design award for use of stainless steel. Special hardwoods used throughout. Above grade lower level walk out showcases replica of Four Seasons Bar in Tokyo, 3 additional bedroom suites, exercise room, sauna/steam room. Heated driveway/floors. Photos by Beth Singer

3151 W Shore, Orchard Lake 48324 Price: $5,900,000                 MLS#: 217013930 Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $49,811 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 02/23/17 Winter Tx: $1,574 School Dist: West Bloomfield Beds: 7 Baths: 11.4 Assoc Fee:   SubDiv:   Sqft Abv: 17,092 Yr Built: 1990 MLS Area: 02184 - Orchard Lake Grg Size: 6 or More Basement: Yes Architecture: 3 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Tudor Heating: Forced Air, Radiant Acreage: 1.89 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Golf Community, Golf Frontage, Lake View, Vacation Home         Office: Signature Sotheby's International Realty         Exquisite Orchard Lake Front Estate on 1.9 acres of professionally landscaped lawns nestled in exclusive setting offering privacy and tranquility. 24,000 sq.ft of luxurious living space, 23 Rooms, 9 Fireplaces, 3 Full Kitchens, Staff Wing, 9 car heated garage. This extraordinary manor features a two-story foyer with inlaid stone paneled library, elegant formal dining room, two-story grand room. Gracious 1st flr master suite with fireplace, his & her spa bath and expansive walk-in closets provides breathtaking view and walkout to the lake. Marble and hardwood floors, intricate crown moldings, radiant heat just a few details to mention. Gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, bar, large movie theater, game room, dance floor and a gym allow for great entertainment options. Walkout lower level with a full kitchen. Scenic lawns and 104 ft of sandy shoreline of a secluded bay on all sports Orchard Lake. Walking distance to OLCC and Golf Course. The front yard extends to OLCC Golf Course. DRONE VIDEO!

3950 FRANKLIN Road, Bloomfield Twp 48302 Price: $6,975,000                 MLS#: 217015863 Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $22,849 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 03/02/17 Winter Tx: $22,936 School Dist: Bloomfield Hills Beds: 5 Baths: 6.3 Assoc Fee: $100/ANN SubDiv: SUPRVR'S PLAT NO 3 - BLOOMFIELD TWP Sqft Abv: 8,540 Yr Built: 1930 MLS Area: 02193 - Bloomfield Twp Grg Size: 6 or More Basement: Yes Architecture: 2 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Colonial Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiant Acreage: 2.51 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front, Lake/River Priv Lot Features: Lake View         Office: Hall & Hunter-Birmingham         This magnificent stone French manor sits beautifully on 2.5 acres with immaculate gardens & grounds and spectacular views of Lower Long Lake. Designed by celebrated architect Wallace Frost the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate details can be seen throughout. From the floating curved limestone staircase to the walls of French doors, high ceilings, beautiful fireplaces to the stunning floorings you will see a truly special estate. 5 bedrooms all with lake views. Master suite w/ his/ hers bathrooms & a cathedral beamed ceiling study. First floor library w/ lacquered paneled walls. 2 screened lakeside pavilions to enjoy the lake.                   Recent: 03/02/2017 : New : ->ACTV

undisclosed undisclosed, Orchard Lake 48323 Price: $9,750,000                 MLS#: 216074834 Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $46,566 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 08/01/16 Winter Tx: $1,681 School Dist: Walled Lake Beds: 7 Baths: 9.2 Assoc Fee:   SubDiv:   Sqft Abv: 9,464 Yr Built: 2009 MLS Area: 02184 - Orchard Lake Grg Size: 4 Car Basement: Yes Architecture: 2 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Colonial Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned Acreage: 2.02 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Lake View         Office: Signature Sotheby's International Realty         Palatial custom waterfront estate on private lake nestled on 2+ breathtaking acres. This majestic stone Colonial is an architecturally-stunning, exquisitely-detailed showplace, crafted to perfection in 2009 by a preeminent Italian artisan with the finest woodwork, marble & stone, extensive millwork & luxury finishes, top to bottom. An opulent lifestyle on a sought-after all-sports lake w/102' of water frontage & pristine grounds stretching 667' back graced by lush landscaping, perennial gardens, a Zen-like pond/patio w/cascading rock wall & waterfall, pergola w/blooming wine grapes, pool oasis w/spa, covered lanai, tennis court & boat dock. Beyond a gated entrance & long winding, scenic drive awaits an awing 7 BR estate w/9.2 baths, grand museum-quality living/entertaining rooms, a premium Franco chef's kitchen w/9' granite island & lake-view breakfast room, an elevator, theatre room, dry sauna, central vac, 4-car garage, whole house audio, a generator, the list goes on.

2600 TURTLE LAKE, Bloomfield Twp 48302 Price: $9,900,000                 MLS#: 217004666 Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $22,211 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 01/19/17 Winter Tx: $22,168 School Dist: Pontiac Beds: 6 Baths: 8.5 Assoc Fee:   SubDiv:   Sqft Abv: 15,600 Yr Built: 1926 MLS Area: 02193 - Bloomfield Twp Grg Size: 6 or More Basement: Yes Architecture: 2 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Colonial Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned Acreage: 7.55 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front, Lake/River Priv Lot Features: Lake View, Wooded         Office: Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham         One of Oakland County's finest residences nestled within a gated community- 15,000+ Sq. Ft. estate home situated on 7+ acres offering a retreat lifestyle in Bloomfield. A classic waterfront home redesigned for grand entertaining with a seamlessly blended floorplan. Chef's kitchen. Formal dining & living room. Executive wood paneled library. Family room w/dual lounge areas, 2-way fireplace & full granite bar. Multi door access to patio w/outdoor fireplace & lush grounds. 2,325 Sq. Ft. wine cellar designed for the personal use of vineyard owner featuring cast iron railing leading to dining area & hearth sitting area. Master wing features private bedroom, fireplace & dual doors to balcony w/water views, his & her bathrooms & closets, exercise room, private office & TV room. 5 additional ensuite bedrooms. Other notable features include: pool house w/full kitchen & bath, granite bocce ball court, private dock, caretaker apartment & more. This is the entertainer's dream.

Come check out these very inexpensive lake condos on Lake Angela in South Lyon.  You cannot live in an apartment for what you will be paying for these lakefront condos on Lake Angela.   You are not very far from the I-96 exit at Milford Road.  Both downtown South Lyon and Milford are just short rides away.

26945 MILFORD Road Bldg#2 Unit#130, Lyon Twp 48178 Price: $25,000                 MLS#:   Condominium Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $240 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 11/17/14 Winter Tx: $240 School Dist: South Lyon Beds: 1 Baths: 1.0 Yr Built: 1962 SubDiv: LAKE ANGELA CONDO OCCPN 472 Sqft Abv: 700 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02211 - Lyon Twp Grg Size: No Garage Architecture: 1 Story Ground Water: Community Style:  Ranch Heating: Baseboard Acreage:   Sewer: Common Septic Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Lake View         Office: RE/MAX Classic         Location is perfect, on the water across from corn field and 2 miles from shopping.  Water, heat & taxes included in the association dues. Cozy lower level co-op on fully stocked Lake Angela. The shared lower level for parties or projects, also where the shared laundry facilities are and the individual storage areas are. Must see to appreciate. Parking is being repaved.. Walk out to patio with large yard and western exposure overlooking lake. Next door to public library. Just a minute to the express way. Please call listing agent with any questions regarding the friendly cooperative community. Price reflects updates. Note that everything is in great condition. Although you cannot finance the unit, you can get a personal loan to purchase. Interior and exterior just painted.  Please note listing number 214067261, for more photos of front and back of property.

27094 Sandy Hill Lane Unit#30, Lyon Twp 48165 Price: $33,000                 MLS#:   Condominium Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $ County: Oakland Stat Dt: 10/27/14 Winter Tx: $ School Dist: South Lyon Beds: 2 Baths: 1.1 Yr Built: 1966 SubDiv: Helfer Sub Sqft Abv: 950 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02211 - Lyon Twp Grg Size: No Garage Architecture: 1 Story Up Water: Well-Existing Style:  Other Heating: Baseboard Acreage:   Sewer: Common Septic Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Lake View         Office: Community Choice Realty Inc         Beautiful Lakefront location, very private complex resort for 55+, swimming, Beach, Fishing.  Updated 2 bedroom spacious and new paint and carpet.  Private basement area with laundry. Association dues include gas electric water trash and taxes....Buyers must be approved with community.

26902 Sandy Hill Court Unit#10, Lyon Twp 48165 Price: $36,500                 MLS#:   Condominium Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $ County: Oakland Stat Dt: 08/22/14 Winter Tx: $ School Dist: South Lyon Beds: 2 Baths: 1.0 Yr Built: 1966 SubDiv: LAKE ANGELA CO-OPERATIVE APARTMENTS INC. Sqft Abv: 1,000 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02211 - Lyon Twp Grg Size: 1 Car Architecture: 1 Story Water: Community Style:  Ranch Heating: Baseboard Acreage:   Sewer: Common Septic Waterfront: Lake Front, Lake/River Priv Lot Features: Lake View         Office: Real Estate One-South Lyon         For folks 5+*Freshly painted and new carpet in living room*All appliances included, New Refrig*Lake privileges with swimming & fishing*Light and Bright Unit*Upper 2-Bedroom Unit with balcony from living room overlooking lake*Quiet with a lot of open space to enjoy*Large Room in LL for get-togethers, hobbies and storage*ALL BUYERS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ASSOCIATION*ASSOCIATION DUES INCLUDE GAS, WATER, TRASH AND PROPERTY TAXES*

27094 Sandy Hill Court Bldg#5 Unit#32, Lyon Twp 48165 Price: $55,000                 MLS#:   Condominium Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $ County: Oakland Stat Dt: 11/02/14 Winter Tx: $ School Dist: South Lyon Beds: 2 Baths: 1.1 Yr Built: 1966 SubDiv:   Sqft Abv: 1,000 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02211 - Lyon Twp Grg Size: No Garage Architecture: 1 Story Up Water: Community Style:  Ranch Heating: Baseboard Acreage:   Sewer: Common Septic Waterfront: Lake Front, Lake/River Priv Lot Features: Lake View         Office: Real Estate One-South Lyon         Lakefront, end corner unit, with lots of natural light and a wonderful panoramic view of the Lake. Features 2 bedrooms/1.5 baths, private basement for storage and laundry. Enjoy your balcony, the beach, fishing, swimming and ice skating in the winter months. Comes with a boat. Lots of updates!!  2010 Foam insulation. 2012 Car Port. 2013 Ceiling Fans, New plumbing, Upgraded Electrical & Circuit Breaker Panel and New Windows. Association dues include gas, water, trash and taxes....Buyers must be approved with community.Large Oak Wall Mirror Excluded. Aluminum Boat Included. For those only 50 years of age and over. A Cat is allowed. No dogs allowed on second floor. Cash Only!

White Lake is definitely a busy lake.  If you are looking for peace and quiet on a weekend then White Lake is not the lake for you.  White Lake has a lake association that takes care of weed control and other activities on the lake.  They do the 4th of July fireworks and the boat parade.  What is nice about the lake is that there is a bar/restuarant on the lake.  (The White Lake Inn)  It doesn't have fancy food but it is good.  Just be prepared to wait.  It is not unusually to wait for at least an hour for a table and it will take an hour to get your food.  So don't go to the White Lake Inn if you are in a rush to eat.  Especially if you want to sit on the deck on the lake.  Leisurely would be your motto.  The White Lake Inn also has a tiki bar that the locals love to hang out at.

 The management and staff at the White Lake Inn sponsor quite a few activities on the lake.  In the summer there is a poker run on the lake.  In the fall they have Lions Club to watch the Lions play and have a buffet at half time.  In the winter they have motor cycle races, snowmobile races, and an ice golf outing.  Fun on the lake all year round.

White Lake in White Lake Township is  great place to enjoy the weekend.  View the video below for more information.

Whatever you like to do on the water White Lake in White Lake Township has it.  You can paddle board, tube, and wakeboard on the lake.  There is even a salom course on the lake.  So if you are looking for an active lake come out and see White Lake.

If you buy and close on a lake home through me I will buy you a kayak or a lawn mower for your new lake home.  Give me a call on my cell at (248) 310-6239. 

Here are the 2 lake foreclosures in West Bloomfield Michigan that are currently for sale,  One is on Bloomfield Lake, and the other is on Upper Straits Lake in West Bloomfield Michigan.

6461 WARDELL Court, West Bloomfield Twp 48324 Price: $380,160                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $11,391 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 03/08/14 Winter Tx: $3,621 School Dist: West Bloomfield Beds: 3 Baths: 2.1 Yr Built: 1978 SubDiv:   Sqft: 2,216 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02181 - West Bloomfield Twp Grg Size: 2 Car, 3 Car Architecture: 2 Story Water: Well-Existing Style:  Colonial Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 1.04 Sewer: Septic-Existing, Sewer at Street Waterfront: Lake Front, Lake/River Priv Lot Features: Lake View, Wooded         Office: Johnson Premier Realty Co         LAKE FRONT HOME! WHAT A JEWEL! DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS BEAUTY! THIS WONT LAST LONG! 2CAR ATTACHED GARAGE, 3CAR DETACHED GARAGE. VERY LARGE LOT, LARGE ROOM SIZES, WALKOUT BASEMENT, 2 STORY DECK, AND MUCH MORE... CALL TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TO SEE THIS PROPERTY BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE, BUYERS AGENT TO VERIFY ALL INFORMATION. highest and best due 3/15/14

3359 LONE PINE Road, West Bloomfield Twp 48323 Price: $472,500                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $5,168 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 03/07/14 Winter Tx: $4,806 School Dist: Bloomfield Hills Beds: 6 Baths: 4.1 Yr Built: 2001 SubDiv: BLOOMFIELD ON THE LAKE SHORES NO 5 Sqft: 3,802 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02181 - West Bloomfield Twp Grg Size: 2 Car Architecture: 2 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Colonial Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 0.3 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Lake View         Office: Century 21 MJL Corp Trans Serv         Frankel Built Lakefront on Bloomfield Lake. Features include: Two story foyer with grand staircase. Large kitchen overlooking private deck & lake. Family Room with built-ins. Huge master closet. Lower level with dual fireplace in great room, 2 additional bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, and walkout.

   There are no foreclosed homes on lakes in Livingston County right now.  If you would like to see either of these two lake foreclosures in West Bloomfield Michigan.  My cell phone is (313) 310-9855

There are so many beautiful lakes in the metro Detroit.  Give us a call or email us for your list of lake homes for sale.

Metro Detroiter's from the early 1900's found Oakland County lakes a great place to escape from city living.  From the 1920s and 1930s they started trekking north and east to enjoy the lakes.  Back then  there were no super highways as we have now.  The county only had gravel and dirt roads.  Lakefront real estate started way back then.   Speculators and real estate agents realized how valuable lakefront real estate was.  They started to dam creeks and rivers to form larger lakes.  Some were dug out and some low lying areas were flooded.  It was not much later that lakefront houses were built for weekend get aways.

Back in the 1920s, it was rough to travel from Detroit to northern West Bloomfield and Clarkston.  On rainy days the roads were filled with potholes and very tough to travel through.  It was a tough go with the early travelers.  It took hours to travel some of the dirt roads.  Only a few Detroit streets were paved back then.  Not everybody could travel out to the Oakland County lakes areas.  It was many times reserved for the wealthy or for people that could afford an automobile.  The invention of Henry Ford made lake access in West Bloomfield Michigan a little easier.  As years went on, the roads and automobiles got better so lake properties became more valuable.

Waterfront homes in West Bloomfield Michigan were first built on small lots.  Lake cottages were small back in the 1920's and 1930's.  Many of them ranged from 500 to 800 square feet.  So a 38' to 60' lots were the norm back then.  Of course the wealthy lakefront home buyers bought several lots or invested in larger parcels before they were plotted out.  West Bloomfield was no different than so many other lake areas in Oakland County.  The larger and best lakes were usually developed first.  There were church camps, country clubs, and small hotels and inns on some of the lakes.   Such a small lot could only accommodate a single story homes. The lakefront homes you will found now in West Bloomfield Michigan are much more luxurious.  Some are very large ranging to over 10,000 square feet.

Lakefront homes in West Bloomfield Michigan offer you exclusive properties having full basement walkout areas with stunning views of the lakes.   Gourmet kitchens, large master bedrooms and master bath with walk-in closets are part of many of the newer larger lakefront homes.  The choices of lakefront homes in West Bloomfield are wide and varied.  There are still a few smaller existing properties that still can be bought and remodeled.   While you can enjoy a wonderful lake home in West Bloomfield year round some buyers use them just on the weekend.

While buying homes on sale in West Bloomfield Michigan, be sure to have your priorities straight.  Knowing what you and your family need in a lake home will make your search easier.  It will keep your search focused and you will be able to cross off properties that do not fit your criteria.   When you are looking for lake properties it's wise to have a local lake real estate agent that knows West Bloomfield lakes.  Knowing the lake and the local real estate prices well will help you find a great lakefront property.

West Bloomfield Michigan lake homes are close enough to Orchard Lake Rd, and Oakland County's business districts.  Yet these homes are far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Detroit.. You will find all the local information about West Bloomfield's lakes DNR access, the lake's depth, size and water source before purchasing a home there. You can even check for the recent sold prices from our agents.  So give us a call and let's start on your search for your beautiful dream home

Oakland County home values have gone up 16.9% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise 4.8% within the next year. The median list price per square foot in Oakland County is $119.   Last month 914 Oakland County Michigan homes sold and 192 of them were foreclosures.  Oakland County real estate and homes are still very hot though we have seen a slow down in the market due to this crazy cold and snow.  It is even more pronounced in lake real estate.

Many Oakland County lake homes that have been on the market since last summer have not sold and are still sitting.  Is it because the homes are over priced for their condition or is there just so few lake buyers out there.  Many lake homes are pulled off the market in the late fall and then put back on in the spring.  

Livingston County, Washtenaw County, Genessee County, and Wayne County lake homes are the same way.  Homes in those counties have gone up in value very similar to Oakland County.  Winter home sales in most of the counties are slower because of the weather.   It was a great year last year, but many experts are predictiong a slow down in the real estate market..  We have seen it slow down a little already this winter.  Is it because of the snow and cold?  Or are there less buyers?  There are not many Oakland County lake homes and properties for sale right now.  So an excess of Oakland County lake real estate is not the reason for the market changing a little.

I have lake buyers that are looking for that special lake home.  There are still many lake home buyers out there.  They just cannot find a lake home and are willing to wait until the right one comes along.  So hopefully after the snow melts and some of these lake properties are dug out they will come on the market.   So be prepared, you will competition when looking at Oakland County Lake real estate.   Call me Russ Ravary your lake real estate specialist.  My cell is (313) 310-9855 

Here are all 11 Lake foreclosures in Oakland County Michigan.

1623 CASS LAKE Road, Keego Harbor 48320 Price: $57,750                 MLS#:   Condominium Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $699 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 02/09/14 Winter Tx: $14 School Dist: West Bloomfield Beds: 1 Baths: 1.0 Yr Built: 1966 SubDiv: SYLVAN LAKE CONDO Sqft: 731 Basement: No MLS Area: 02182 - Keego Harbor Grg Size:   Architecture: 1 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Ranch Heating: Baseboard Acreage:   Sewer: Septic-Existing Waterfront: Lake Front, Lake/River Priv         Office: Millennium Prop & Mgt Co LLC         It's a twofer- enjoy either sylvan or cass lakes, carefree condo living. Main floor condo. Seller will not review any offers until on market for 10 days. All offers to be submitted via website know to listing agent. buyer to pay 300.00 website fee at closing.                   Recent: 02/09/2014 : New : ->ACTV

701 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp 48362 Price: $110,000                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $3,354 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 12/03/13 Winter Tx: $764 School Dist: Lake Orion Beds: 3 Baths: 1.0 Yr Built: 1945 SubDiv: Suprvr's Plat No 11 - Orion Twp Sqft: 1,414 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02091 - Orion Twp Grg Size: 2 Car Architecture: 1 Story Water: Well-Existing Style:  Ranch Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 1.04 Sewer: Septic-Existing Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Hilly-Ravine, Lake View         Office: CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE 217-OXFORD         This Home Sits on 1.045 acres of land, and includes 120 feet of amazing lake frontage on Little Square Lake. There is access from little Square to Big Square Lake. This is elec. motor only lake. The fireplace, original knotty pine paneling and retro tile design make the family room of this 1945 home feel warm and cozy. If owned and occupied by June 1st, 2014, Homestead would be available. There is evidence of mold in this home.

4195 Solvay Drive, Waterford 48329 Price: $136,700                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $1,579 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 10/15/13 Winter Tx: $497 School Dist: Waterford Beds: 2 Baths: 1.0 Yr Built: 1924 SubDiv: Loon Lake Sub No 2 Sqft: 936 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02131 - Waterford Twp Grg Size: 1 Car Architecture: 1 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Ranch Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 0.1 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Canal Front         Office: MILLENNIUM PROP & MGT CO LLC         Dont Miss This Charming Ranch Canal Front Home Leading to Loon Lake! This is a Must See! This is a Fannie Mae HomePath Property. Home is approved for HomePath & HomePath Renovation Financing. The seller has directed that all offers on this listing be made using the HomePath Online Offer system at the HomePath website. All Showings can be set online through RealComp. Close by May 31, 2014 and request up to 3.5% of the final sales price to be used as closing cost assistance! Click HomePath for details or ask me. Restrictions apply                   Recent: 02/03/2014 : DOWN : $149,700->$136,700

828 Holly Bush Drive, Holly Vlg 48442 Price: $159,900                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $1,687 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 01/17/14 Winter Tx: $525 School Dist: Holly Beds: 3 Baths: 2.0 Yr Built: 1977 SubDiv:   Sqft: 1,432 Basement: No MLS Area: 02012 - Holly Vlg Grg Size: 2 Car Architecture: 2 Story Water: Well-Existing Style:    Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 0.23 Sewer: Septic-Existing Waterfront: Lake Front         Office: Five Lakes Real Estate         Remarkable home that is in move in condition. 3 bed with 2 baths all updated on Bush Lake with dock access and lakeview from you rear covered patio.  This is a fannie mae homepath property and does qualify for Fannie mae homepath mortgage and homepath renovation mortgage financing with as little as %5 down

60 Brookfield Drive, Oxford Twp 48371 Price: $197,900                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $1,391 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 01/20/14 Winter Tx: $1,448 School Dist: Oxford Beds: 3 Baths: 2.1 Yr Built: 1976 SubDiv: Tan Lake Shores Sqft: 1,690 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02041 - Oxford Twp Grg Size: 2 Car Architecture: 2 Story Water: Well-Existing Style:  Colonial Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 0 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Canal Front, Lake Front         Office: REAL LIVING JOHN BURT REALTY         All sports canal front, 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home with a 2 car attached garage. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath Property. Purchase for as little as 5% down.This property is approved for Homepath  & Homepath Renovation Mortgage Financing. BA to verify measurements, taxes, homestead status & HOA.

2628 Desmond, Waterford Twp 48329 Price: $199,700                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $3,742 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 11/11/13 Winter Tx: $1,779 School Dist: Waterford Beds: 3 Baths: 2.0 Yr Built: 1940 SubDiv: Ideal Country Club Sqft: 1,835 Basement: No MLS Area: 02131 - Waterford Twp Grg Size: 2 Car Architecture: 2 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Bungalow Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 0.1 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Hilly-Ravine, Lake View         Office: REAL LIVING GREAT LAKES RE-ROCH         Wonderful lake front home with access to all-sports Williams Lake. Spectacular views from most windows. Open floor plan, spacious rooms. Multiple rear decks. Sand at waterfront. Steps from community beach & boat ramp. Needs work & sold as is. This is a Fannie Mae Home Path Property. Purchase this home for as little as 5% down. Restrictions apply. Eligible for HomePath Renovation Mortgage. Up to 3% closing cost assistance may be available!                   Recent: 02/06/2014 : DOWN : $224,700->$199,700

3949 STRATHCONA, Highland Twp 48357 Price: $214,900                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $1,581 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 02/11/14 Winter Tx: $997 School Dist: Huron Valley Beds: 3 Baths: 2.0 Yr Built: 1987 SubDiv: HIGHLAND HILLS NO 2 Sqft: 1,541 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02111 - Highland Twp Grg Size: 2 Car Architecture: Bi-Level Water: Well-Existing Style:  Colonial Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 0.38 Sewer: Septic-Existing Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Lake View         Office: RE/MAX Classic         GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM LAKE FRONT HOME! FEATURES HUGE LAKESIDE DECK WITH AWESOME LAKE VIEW GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, OFFICE ROOM WITH BUILT-INS, WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL, AND SO MUCH MORE! REPAIRS JUST COMPLETED! FRESH PAINT, NEW CARPET, NEW KITCHEN APPLIANCES, AND MORE! A MUST SEE! SOLD AS IS. DATA ESTIMATED! L/A HAS NO INFO ON COND! S/O COMM. BASED ON NET SALE. SELLER MAY PAY UP TO $500 TOWARDS HOME WARRANTY OF BUYER'S CHOICE, CONDO CASH FOR STANDARD CONDO DUES, OR FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE. DETAILS ATTACHED. BUYER TO COMPLY WITH ANY CITY REQUIREMENTS!                   Recent: 02/11/2014 : New : ->ACTV

2665 MIDDLEBELT Road, West Bloomfield Twp 48324 Price: $214,900                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $2,455 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 02/12/14 Winter Tx: $6,006 School Dist: Pontiac Beds: 2 Baths: 2.1 Yr Built: 1953 SubDiv: UPPER LONG WOODS NO 2 Sqft: 1,039 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02181 - West Bloomfield Twp Grg Size: 2 Car Architecture: 1 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Ranch Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 0.76 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Canal Front         Office: Fowler Real Estate         This home sits on a canal to the ALL SPORTS Upper Long Lake. The extra deep lot has a dock and a two car attached garage. Enjoy the view from the deck. The bright spacious living room has a big window, cove ceiling and open dining room. Lots of cabinets and a corner sink in the kitchen. Also enjoy the corner window green house, the counter stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and built in oven. Three roomy bedrooms with nice big closets. Two full bathrooms. This home has a finished basement with a wet bar/kitchen. This is your forever home in a great location. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. You may be able to purchase this property for as little as 5% down! This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage financing. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage financing. Owner occupants, if you close by May 31, 2014 you can request up to 3.5% of the final sales price to be used as closing cost assistance! Click HomePath for details or ask me. Restrictions apply.                   Recent: 02/12/2014 : New : ->ACTV

5790 Lake George Road, Addison Twp 48367 Price: $224,900                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $1,753 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 11/10/13 Winter Tx: $1,144 School Dist: Oxford Beds: 1 Baths: 2.0 Yr Built: 1943 SubDiv:   Sqft: 1,642 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02051 - Addison Twp Grg Size: No Garage Architecture: 1 Story Water: Well-Existing Style:  Ranch Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 16.88 Sewer: Septic-Existing Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Hilly-Ravine, Irregular, Lake View, Wooded         Office: REAL LIVING JOHN BURT REALTY         Gorgeous property on private lake- up North get away minutes from Downtown Oxford. Purchase for as little as 5% down! Approved for Homepath Renovation Mtg. BA to verify measurements, taxes, homestead status & HOA. No personal property included.

2907 Walmsley Circle Drive, Orion Twp 48360 Price: $321,750                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $2,989 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 12/04/13 Winter Tx: $946 School Dist: Lake Orion Beds: 5 Baths: 3.1 Yr Built: 1960 SubDiv: Keatington Sub Sqft: 2,535 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02091 - Orion Twp Grg Size: 2 Car Architecture: 2 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Colonial Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 0.3 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Canal Front Lot Features: Irregular, Lake View         Office: REAL LIVING JOHN BURT REALTY         Canal front property to Lake Voorheis. 2535 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms. Lake Orion schools. For special financing incentives, seller requests potential buyers contact Chase Loan Officer                   Recent: 02/14/2014 : DOWN : $350,000->$321,750

3093 EXETER Drive, Milford Twp 48380 Price: $467,400                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $4,939 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 02/05/14 Winter Tx: $2,052 School Dist: Huron Valley Beds: 4 Baths: 4.1 Yr Built: 2000 SubDiv: LAKES OF MILFORD Sqft: 3,380 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02161 - Milford Twp Grg Size: 3 Car Architecture: 2 Story Water: Well-Existing Style:  Colonial Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 1.14 Sewer: Septic-Existing Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Lake View         Office: RE/MAX Classic         STUNNING 4 BEDROOM BRICK WATERFRONT HOME! ON OVER 1 ACRE! BEAUTIFUL BACKYARD WITH IN GROUND POOL/SPA, FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FULL BATH AND SAUNA, THEATER ROOM, AND SO MUCH MORE! A DREAM HOME! SOLD AS IS. ALL INFO ESTIMATED. L/A HAS NO INFO ON COND. BUYER TO COMPLY WITH ANY CITY REQUIREMENTS!                   Recent: 02/11/2014 : DOWN : $492,000->$467,400