1523 Blue Heron Drive
Highland Twp, MI, 48357 $ 695,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.1 Sq 2,373 Monthly Estimate*
$ 4,279
for $695,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 1 half bath. This 2,373 square foot home was built in 1957 on a lot size of 0.89.
*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
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FeaturesInteriorInterior Amenities CathedralCeilings EntranceFoyer
Fireplace Features LivingRoom
Basement (Y/N) N
Air Conditioning Y/N Y
Heating Y/N Y
Window Features WindowTreatments
Fireplace Y/N Y
Above Grade Finished Area 2373.0
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 0.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source PublicRecords
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
Total Baths 3
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GeneralSewer SepticTank
Heating ForcedAir NaturalGas
Cooling CentralAir
Possession Negotiable
Appliances Dishwasher Dryer Microwave Refrigerator Washer
HOA Fee 175.0
Garage Spaces 2.5
Architectural Style Contemporary
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Brick WoodSiding
Year Built 1957
Levels One
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
Tax Year 2025
Waterfront Features Waterfront
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County Oakland
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA Y
Attached Garage Y
Subdivision Name DUNHAM LAKE ESTATES
Garage Y/N Y
Total Rooms 9
Full Baths 2
Status Active
City HighlandCharterTownship_Oakland
Disclosures FloodInsNotReqd FloodPlainNone TaxesHomesteadExempt
Senior Community Y/N N
High School District HuronValley
Zoning Description Residential
MLS Area Area02111HighlandTwp
Carport Y/N N
Land Lease Y/N N
Tax Annual Amount 4695.87
Home Warranty Y/N N
Lease Renewal Y/N N
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Lease Considered Y/N N
Rent Control Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 141724
Legal Description T3N R7E SEC 18 DUNHAM LAKE ESTATES NO 1 LOTS 148 & 149
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ExteriorParking Features TwoandHalfCarGarage Attached Garage
Water Source Well
Foundation Details Slab
Spa N
Lot Dimensions 200x144
Lot Size Acres 0.89
Road Surface Type Paved
Frontage Length 219
Frontage Type Waterfront
Waterfront Y/N Y
Crops Included Y/N N
Horse Y/N N
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByTravis FaderListing Agent
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $4,279
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $391
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.25% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 5/28/2026 | $695,000 | | Listed Price |