English Tudor on beautiful private 3/4-acre wooded lot minutes from downtown Rochester. Rich architectural character is found throughout including extensive woodwork, exposed beams with stained and leaded glass accents. The main level offers spacious living areas, 2 fireplaces, large island kitchen with granite countertops and large windows overlooking a private setting. Finished walkout lower level includes a wet bar, 3rd fireplace and easy backyard access to lower patio & upper deck. Large primary suite that has a balcony overlooking the private wooded yard; 3.5-car attached garage; Large circular driveway for guest parking. Seller is offering quick possession. EXCLUDES refrigerator in garage & freezer in basement.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$154Price/Sq.Ft.
$14/moHOA Dues
3 car garageParking
Listed by Thomas Zibkowski• Real Estate One Inc-Shelby
•586-532-5500 (broker)
•dawn@dawnwaldrip.com (broker)
Listed by Thomas Zibkowski• Real Estate One Inc-Shelby
Oakland, located between Rochester Road and Adams Road, is a residential and park-adjacent Rochester Hills neighborhood with winding subdivision streets and a strong trail-and-greenway feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Rochester Road corridor near Downtown Rochester, where sidewalk dining, indie storefronts, and evening foot traffic set the tone. Architectural cues lean toward late-20th-century colonials and ranches, with mature trees and generous setbacks shaping the streetscape. Paint Creek Trail adds a linear outdoor spine for walks and bike rides. Meadow Brook Hall and the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre bring a cultural counterpoint to the quiet blocks. Seasonal events and farmers-market energy in Downtown Rochester round out the day-to-day rhythm.
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Market insights
523 Ridgewood Rd · $829,900
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$829,900
Median sale price in this area is $418,627. (50% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace (3 total) including living room, family room and basement; wood burning, natural fireplace
9+ foot ceilings
Bay window
Cable/Internet available
Ceramic and hardwood floors
Walk-in closet(s)
Wet bar
Bedrooms
Primary and other bedrooms located on the upper level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms and two additional lavatories (five total lavatories/baths)
One upper-level bathroom with oversized dimensions
One lower-level bathroom
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen with range/oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Bar refrigerator (wet bar)
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room
Washer and dryer included
Owned water softener
Humidifier
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Ceramic floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas fuel
Humidifier integrated with heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Brick exterior
Exterior balcony, porch, deck and patio
Lawn sprinkler system
Deep, large, wooded lot with park/greenbelt view
Rolling, sloping and irregular terrain
Road frontage; paved street
Home design
Residential, 2-story home
Built in 1975
Basement present (finished, full, walk-out with egress/daylight windows and sump pump)
Parking
Attached garage with direct access and side loading
Garage has electric and garage door opener
Approximately 3 or more paved driveway/garage parking spaces
Security
No specific security system noted
Construction
Brick construction
Basement foundation
Utilities
Private well water
Septic sewer
Gas water heater
Natural gas heating
HOA & community
Annual association fee ($165/year) with snow removal included
Financial info
No land contract
Other
Property located in Ridgewood Hills subdivision, Oakland Township (mailing city Rochester)
Electricity and solar
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English Tudor on beautiful private 3/4-acre wooded lot minutes from downtown Rochester. Rich architectural character is found throughout including extensive woodwork, exposed beams with stained and leaded glass accents. The main level offers spacious living areas, 2 fireplaces, large island kitchen with granite countertops and large windows overlooking a private setting. Finished walkout lower level includes a wet bar, 3rd fireplace and easy backyard access to lower patio & upper deck. Large primary suite that has a balcony overlooking the private wooded yard; 3.5-car attached garage; Large circular driveway for guest parking. Seller is offering quick possession. EXCLUDES refrigerator in garage & freezer in basement.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50222250
Sep 18, 2026
Listed
$829,900
$154/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #822680
Dec 16, 2002
Sold
$420,000
$78/sq ft
Nov 8, 2002
Listing Removed
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Jun 25, 2002
Listed
$449,000
$83/sq ft
CUSTOM ENGLISH TUDOR! FINISHED WALK-OUT WITHADDITIONAL 2083 SQ FT. THIS HOME IS FOR THEUNIQUE BUYER! COVE CEILINGS, CROWN MOLDINGS, ALL PLASTER WALLS, STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, LEADED GLASS DOORS, 3 FIREPLACES. A MUST SEE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,233 (+3.2%)
2024
$6,040 (+5.0%)
2023
$5,751 (+2.5%)
2022
$5,608 (+7.3%)
2021
$5,229 (−6.3%)
2020
$5,580 (+1.1%)
2019
$5,520 (−0.4%)
2018
$5,541 (+1.6%)
2017
$5,456 (+0.5%)
2016
$5,428 (−1.3%)
2015
$5,500 (−0.1%)
2014
$5,506
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Finished Sq. Ft.
6,197
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
6,197
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oakland County
APN
N -10-34-402-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 523 Ridgewood Rd
$829,861
$39 under list price of $830K
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