Rochester Hills MI Homes & Real Estate

Rochester Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 76,300. It is the 14th-largest city in Michigan.

The area was first occupied by settlers of European descent in 1817, and organized as Avon Township in 1835. The City of Rochester incorporated in 1967, while the remaining area of Avon Township was incorporated and renamed the City of Rochester Hills in 1984. Considered a northern suburb of Metro Detroit, Rochester Hills is about 12 miles (19.3 km) north of Detroit.

Prior to European settlement, the area now known as Rochester Hills was inhabited by Native Americans, namely the Potawatomi. The Potawatomi depended on the area's abundant water sources, such as the Clinton River and Paint Creek, to grow crops, fish, and travel. They resided here until the 1807 Treaty of Detroit caused them, along with the OdawaWyandot, and Ojibwe peoples, to cede their land in Southeast Michigan.

The first European settler was James Graham who arrived in 1817. Graham and his family reached the area by following trails created by the Sauk Native Americans. Avon Township was organized in 1835. Rochester incorporated as a village within the township in 1869. The township adopted a charter in 1948 under the Home Rule Act. Also in 1948 a post office was established under the name of Brooklands for the area between Auburn Road and Hamlin Road just to the west of Dequindre Road.

In 1966, village residents voted to become the City of Rochester, effective in February 1967. As a result, Rochester residents no longer had to pay property taxes to the township, as it was now a separate municipality.

In 1967, Avon Township filed a petition to become a city. In January 1968, township voters approved the petition to move forward with seeking city status. Three proposed city charters were voted down by residents, the first in March 1969, the second in May 1970, and the third in September 1971. The city of Rochester then sought to annex all of the township, which was unanimously denied by the Michigan Boundary Commission. In 1972, petitions were filed to consolidate Avon Township and Rochester. In April 1974, the consolidation petition lost by 350 votes in the township, while passing by four votes in Rochester. In May 1974, Rochester's petition to annex 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) of Avon Township was approved by the Michigan Boundary Commission, depriving Avon Township of its largest taxpayer. The township became Avon Charter Township in August 1978. Court challenges to the 1974 annexation continued until November 1981, when the township was ordered to surrender the annexed property. An impending annexation request from the City of Troy, due south, for 300 acres of southeast Avon Township brought the cityhood question to a crisis.

In May 1984, township voters approved a city charter. On November 20, 1984, Avon Township became the City of Rochester Hills. The name of the new city was put to a vote, with the other choice being "Avon Hills." The name "Rochester Hills" won by a landslide with voters, based on the area's historical ties to Rochester and the rolling hills in the area. Township Supervisor Earl E. Borden became the first mayor of Rochester Hills.

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Rochester Hills March 26, 2023
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Listed
108
Avg. DOM
$247.13
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$482,525
Med. List Price
58 Properties
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$719,000
Neighborhood: Vintage Estates
5
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
3,932
Sq.Ft.
1991
Year Built
3
Days on Site
20230020626
MLS
WELCOME HOME! Custom Built Beauty in VINTAGE ESTATES! Desirable cul-de-sac location with .57 acre WOODED lot backing to a nature area & walking path! Dramatic 2-STORY Entry boasts architectural...
$199,900
Neighborhood: Meadowfield Condo Occpn 607
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,194
Sq.Ft.
1984
Year Built
3
Days on Site
20230021889
MLS
Great location walking distance to shopping and restaurants, downtown Rochester, and Rochester School district. 2 Large bedrooms, 1 large full bathroom. Large Living room, dining room and door wall...
$425,000
Neighborhood: Chichester East Sub
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,368
Sq.Ft.
1985
Year Built
5
Days on Site
20230018758
MLS
Beautiful curb appeal and private setting backing to large pond with mature landscaping. One of only 3 homes that enjoy this setting in this desirable subdivision. Maintenance free exterior with...
$769,900
Neighborhood: Villas At Shadow Pines
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,206
Sq.Ft.
2021
Year Built
5
Days on Site
58050103924
MLS
Truly amazing brand new construction end unit split level condo. Complex sides to Pine Trace Golf course. This unit backs to golf course. 2 bedroom with study or 3rd bedroom with loft and 2 1/2 baths....
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,206
Sq.Ft.
2021
Year Built
5
Days on Site
20230021251
MLS
Truly amazing brand new construction end unit split level condo. Complex sides to Pine Trace Golf course. This unit backs to golf course. 2 bedroom with study or 3rd bedroom with loft and 2 1/2 baths....
$1,449,000
Neighborhood: Butler Ridge No 1
7
Beds
6F11/2
Baths
4,406
Sq.Ft.
2014
Year Built
6
Days on Site
20230018636
MLS
GORGEOUS SEVEN BEDROOM, SIX AND A HALF BATH STUNNER IN PRESTIGIOUS BUTLER RIDGE! THIS CUSTOM COLONIAL BUILT IN 2014 HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED WITH NO DETAIL MISSED AND MORE CHARACTER AND...
$395,000
Neighborhood: Avoncrofts Sub
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,068
Sq.Ft.
2006
Year Built
6
Days on Site
20230020977
MLS
DON'T MAKE A MOVE WITHOUT touring this 4-5 bedroom brick colonial, 2 1/2 baths, 3 car attached garage, in Avoncrofts Subdivision in Rochester Hills, Rochester Schools. This dead-end lot has over a...
$239,000
Neighborhood: Suprvrs 11 - Avon Township
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,290
Sq.Ft.
1948
Year Built
7
Days on Site
58050103705
MLS
A welcoming home located in Rochester on a street with an up north feel. A short distance brings you to several parks, golf courses, medical facilities, expressways, shopping, and restaurants....
$309,900
Neighborhood: Rochelle Park Condos
2
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,746
Sq.Ft.
1995
Year Built
8
Days on Site
58050103677
MLS
Move-in ready condo in the desirable Rochelle Park Condo Community! Immediate occupancy! This condo complex features a clubhouse, community pool & tennis courts. Updates include: New furnace & A/C...
$315,000
Neighborhood: Spring Hill Sub No 3
3
Beds
1F11/2
Baths
1,392
Sq.Ft.
1957
Year Built
8
Days on Site
20230017404
MLS
Ranch home located in the heart of Rochester Hills! This house features a large backyard with mature trees, newer driveway, and two-car garage. Beautiful wood floors throughout will add beauty to...
$550,000
Neighborhood: Suprvrs Plat Of Brooklands Park No 1
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,354
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
9
Days on Site
20230019188
MLS
Gorgeous new construct Split Level Home!! This beautiful home features; open floor plan, 4 bedrooms 3.1 bath, First floor master bedroom, Junior Suite, Jack and Jill suite, large Lanai patio...
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,735
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
11
Days on Site
20230018509
MLS
**Builder to cover full year of buyers construction loan interest only payments and a $5000 upgrade credit!!!** To be built...Another great Hillan Home! Lock your end loan rate today! Located on a...