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Pam Sawyer Realtor

pamsawyer@metrodetroithomeexperts.com +1(248) 343-2459

$1,450,000

Est. payment - /mo

6 Beds

4 Baths

3,735 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,735 sqft

Price per Sqft $388

Municipality Oakland Twp

Subdivision Oakland Twp

MLS Listing ID 20261041689

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 4

Year Built 1953

Annual Tax Amount $9,983

Lot Size 1.950 Acres

Acres 1.95

Lot Dimensions Irregular

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Realcomp

Property Description

Historic Walter Reuther Estate—a rare opportunity to own two separate 3BR/2BA homes on approximately two private acres with nearly 1,000 feet of frontage along the crystal-clear waters of Paint Creek. Offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, rental income, a private office, artist retreat, or wellness retreat, this extraordinary property combines architectural significance, natural beauty, and American history.At the heart of the estate stands one of Michigan's rare authentic Mid-Century Modern homes. Originally built as a cabin in 1912 and expanded in the early 1950s as the private retreat of Walter Reuther—president of the UAW and civil rights advocate—the home features walls of glass, original stonework, custom built-ins, Walter Reuther's private office, bullet-resistant windows, an original milk delivery cubby, and a distinctive rain channel that transforms rainfall into a soothing natural soundtrack.The second residence, originally built to host visiting diplomats and world leaders during peace negotiations, offers approximately 1,500 SF of additional living space with dramatic 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Paint Creek.The grounds feature a private swimming hole, an orchard with apple, peach, pear, plum, and cherry trees, blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry plantings, a thriving organic garden with twelve cedar raised beds, a koi pond, firepit gathering areas, New York bluestone walkways, and a Japanese arboretum honoring the estate's original gardens. Direct access to the Paint Creek Trail further enhances this remarkable setting.Extensive updates include major mechanical systems, water systems, air conditioning, appliances, and roofing. A private sanctuary, architectural treasure, and irreplaceable piece of Michigan history

Location

State MI

County Oakland

Direction N on Orion Road pass Gunn Road Enter Ellamae on your Left

Rooms

Basement Walk-Out Access, Crawl Space, Daylight, Partial

Interior

Interior Features Basement Partially Finished, Water Softener/Owned

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Type Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Fireplace true

Appliance Washer, Refrigerator, Oven, Microwave, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher

Laundry Main Level

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck(s), Patio

Waterfront Description Stream/Creek

View Y/N No

Roof Type Rubber,Other

Garage No

Building

Story 2

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Well

Schools

School District Rochester

Others

Tax ID 1021353028

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

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Listed by @properties Christie's Int'l R E Rochester

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Pam Sawyer Realtor

+1(248) 343-2459

Agent | License ID: 6501296312

Agent License ID: 6501296312

3954 N Ellamae Road Oakland, MI

Pam Sawyer Realtor

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