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1523 Blue Heron DR Highland Twp, MI 48357
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type SingleFamilyResidence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,373 sqft
Price per Sqft $302
Subdivision Dunham Lake Estates
MLS Listing ID 61050209277
Sold Date 06/18/26
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $14/ann
Year Built 1957
Lot Size 0.890 Acres
Acres 0.89
Property Sub-Type SingleFamilyResidence
Property Description
*All offers are due by Saturday, June 6 at 12:00 PM* Designed in 1957 by architect William P. Smith Jr. of Plymouth for Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Finkenbiner, this residence is a striking example of architecture shaped by organic design principles. Built during a period when architects increasingly explored the relationship between architecture and nature, the home reflects many of the ideas popularized by Frank Lloyd Wright and the organic architecture movement where materials, light, landscape, and structure work together as one unified composition. Set along the shores of Dunham Lake within Dunham Lake Estates and spanning Lots 148 & 149, the home embraces its setting in a way that feels intentional from every angle. Large expanses of glass frame views of the water and surrounding landscape, while the low horizontal profile allows the structure to settle naturally into the site rather than dominate it. The lake setting enhances the property experience, creating a quiet retreat surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty. The architecture immediately reveals its Mid-Century roots. Slate flooring extends from the exterior directly into the interior spaces, dissolving the boundary between indoors and out, a hallmark of organic modernism. Wood ceilings add warmth and texture throughout, while extensive stonework grounds the home in natural materials connected to the surrounding landscape. Inside, the home unfolds through a series of open yet carefully defined spaces filled with natural light. Expansive windows and custom-designed louvers encourage cross ventilation and reinforce the home's connection to its environment. The result is a space that feels remarkably comfortable, functional, and responsive to the changing seasons. Many original details remain beautifully intact, including custom tilework in the bathrooms, built-in cabinetry, and multiple fireplaces that anchor the living spaces with warmth and scale. Like many of the great MCM homes, the design focuses not on ornamentation, but on craftsmanship, pr
Location
State MI
County Oakland
Area Area02111Highlandtwp
Interior
Interior Features CathedralCeilings, EntranceFoyer
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Type LivingRoom
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Parking Features TwoandHalfCarGarage, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces 2.5
Pool None
Waterfront Description Waterfront
View Y/N No
Garage true
Building
Foundation Slab
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
New Construction No
Schools
School District Huron Valley
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VaLoan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VaLoan
Special Listing Condition ShortSaleNo, Standard
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