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1523 Blue Heron Drive

Highland, Michigan 48357
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2.5

Bath

SqFt2,373

Sqft

Acres0.89

Acre(Lot)

*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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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $695,000

AD Id : 79429817

MLS Id : 61050209277

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.89 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,373

Year Built : 1957

Garage : 2.5 Car

County : Oakland

Subdivision: Dunham Lake Estates

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2.5 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1
  • Room Information

    Total Rooms: 12

    Interior Features

    Other Fireplace: Yes Appliances: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Heating & Cooling

    Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

    Fireplace

    Living Room

    Water Heater

    Natural Gas

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1957 Building Stories: 1 Story Fireplace: Living Room Foundation/Basement: Slab Architecture: Contemporary
  • Exterior Features

    Construction: Brick,Wood
  • Utility Features

    Sewer: Septic Tank (Existing)
  • Water

    Well (Existing) Water Heat: Natural Gas

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size: 0.89 Lot Dimensions: 200x144 Waterfront Description: Water Front
  • Property Information

    SQ ft: 2373 Subdivision: DUNHAM LAKE ESTATES Financing: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $695,000
  • Listing Information

    Possession: Negotiable Legal Description: T3N, R7E, SEC 18 DUNHAM LAKE ESTATES NO 1 LOTS 148 & 149

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $4,696 Parcel Number: 1118376017

    Terms/Deposits/Fees

    Assoc Fee Freq: $Annually
  • Possession

    Negotiable
  • Legal Information

    Legal Description: Section: T3N, R7E, SEC 18 DUNHAM LAKE ESTATES NO 1 LOTS 148 & 149

  • Parking Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Size: 2.5 Car Garage Description: Attached
  • Multi-Unit Information

    Road Frontage: Paved

  • School Information

    School District: Huron Valley
  • Fire Place Information

    Fire Place: Yes Fire Place Location: Living Room
  • Utility Information

    Water: Well (Existing) Sewer: Septic Tank (Existing)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/09/2026 @ 17:02

MLS: 61050209277 LISTED BY: Travis Fader , Modern Realty 989-486-9770 SOURCE: Realcomp II Ltd

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