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$695,000

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3 Beds

2 Baths

2,373 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,373 sqft

Price per Sqft $292

Municipality Highland Twp

Subdivision Highland Twp

MLS Listing ID 50209277

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N true

Year Built 1957

Lot Size 0.890 Acres

Acres 0.89

Lot Dimensions 200x144

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source MiRealSource

Property Description

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, proportion, and the honest use of materials. While relatively little documentation survives regarding William P. Smith Jr.'s body of work, including homes like the Finkenbiner House, serves as an important reminder of the regional architects who helped shape Michigan's Mid-Century architectural landscape during the postwar era. More than simply a well-preserved residence, the home captures a design philosophy centered on natural materials and a seamless relationship between architecture and the landscape... qualities that continue to resonate decades later.

Location

State MI

County Oakland

Rooms

Basement Slab

Interior

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace true

Appliance Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

Parking Features Attached

Garage Spaces 2.5

View Y/N No

Garage Yes

Building

Sewer Septic Tank

Structure Type Brick,Wood Siding

Schools

School District Huron Valley

Others

HOA Fee Include Water

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

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1523 Blue Heron Drive Highland, MI

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