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3954 N Ellamae Road

Oakland, Michigan 48363
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$1,450,000 $6,113/Mo
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Bed 6

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

SqFt3,735

Sqft

Acres1.95

Acres(Lot)

Historic Walter Reuther Estate—a rare opportunity to own two separate 3BR/2BA homes on approximately two private acres with nearly 1,000 feet of frontage along the crystal-clear waters of Paint Creek. Offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, rental income, a private office, artist retreat, or wellness retreat, this extraordinary property combines architectural significance, natural beauty, and American history. At the heart of the estate stands one of Michigan's rare authentic Mid-Century Modern homes. Originally built as a cabin in 1912 and expanded in the early 1950s as the private retreat of Walter Reuther—president of the UAW and civil rights advocate—the home features walls of glass, original stonework, custom built-ins, Walter Reuther's private office, b ullet-resistant windows, an original milk delivery cubby, and a distinctive rain channel that transforms rainfall into a soothing natural soundtrack. The second residence, originally built to host visiting diplomats and world leaders during peace negotiations, offers approximately 1,500 SF of additional living space with dramatic 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Paint Creek. The grounds feature a private swimming hole, an orchard with apple, peach, pear, plum, and cherry trees, blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry plantings, a thriving organic garden with twelve cedar raised beds, a koi pond, firepit gathering areas, New York bluestone walkways, and a Japanese arboretum honoring the estate's original gardens. Direct access to the Paint Creek Trail further enhances this remarkable setting. Extensive updates include major mechanical systems, water systems, air conditioning, appliances, and roofing. A private sanctuary, architectural treasure, and irreplaceable piece of Michigan history

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,450,000

AD Id : 80124545

MLS Id : 20261041689

Beds : 6

Lot Size : 1.95 Acres

Living Area Size : 3,735

Year Built : 1953

Garage : No Garage

County : Oakland

Subdivision: Paint Creek Court

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 6

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 4

  • Room Information

    Total Rooms: 17 Porches: Deck,Patio

    Interior Features

    Smoke Alarm,Entrance Foyer,High Spd Internet Avail,Programmable Thermostat,Water Softener (owned) Roof: Other,Rubber Basement Description: Daylight,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access Fireplace: Yes Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Disposal,Double Oven,Dryer,Gas Cooktop,Microwave,Washer

  • Heating & Cooling

    Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air Heating: Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

    Fireplace

    Great Room,Living Room,Primary Bedroom

    Water Heater

    Natural Gas

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1953 Building Stories: 1 1/2 Story Fireplace: Great Room,Living Room,Primary Bedroom Roof: Other,Rubber Foundation/Basement: Crawl,Basement Architecture: Contemporary

  • Exterior Features

    Chimney Cap(s),Lighting Construction: Cedar

  • Utility Features

    Sewer: Septic Tank (Existing)

  • Water

    Well (Existing) Water Heat: Natural Gas

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size: 1.95 Lot Dimensions: Irregular Frontage Feet: 200 Waterfront Description: Creek,Direct Water Frontage,Water Front

  • Property Information

    SQ ft: 3735 Subdivision: Paint Creek Court Financing: Cash,Conventional

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $1,450,000

  • Listing Information

    Possession: Negotiable Legal Description: T4N, R11E, SEC 21 PAINT CREEK COURT LOTS 10 & 11, ALSO PART OF LOT 15 DESC AS BEG AT PT DIST N 51-29-36 E 461 FT FROM NW COR OF SD LOT 15, TH N 51-29-36 E 34.45 FT, TH N 79-21-55 E 13.75 FT, TH N 81-38-01 E 34.75 FT, TH N 84-10-15 E 19.14 FT, TH S 68 -17-05 E 20.64 FT, TH S 47-59-53 E 34.93 FT, TH S 54-47-05 E 23.15 FT, TH S 73-55-19 E 21.11 FT, TH S 73-39-44 E 10.55 FT, TH S 62-08-44 E 20.34 FT, TH S 15-21-36 E 6.83 FT, TH S 11-41-51 E 4.10 FT, TH S 08-34-23 W 13.74 FT, TH S 15-35-41 W 9.79 FT, TH S 56-14-57 W 15.71 FT, TH S 63-23-59 W 9.40 FT, TH N 88-34-21 W 16.76 FT, TH N 77-32-28 W 1.09 FT, TH N 74-19-41 W 36.85 FT, TH N 80-26-13 W 27.46 FT, TH N 81-50-07 W 15.13 FT, TH N 87-28-35 W 13.91 FT, TH N 85-07-42 W 7.28 FT, TH N 89-26-04 W

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $9,983 Parcel Number: 1021353028

  • Possession

    Negotiable

  • Legal Information

    Legal Description: Section: T4N, R11E, SEC 21 PAINT CREEK COURT LOTS 10 & 11, ALSO PART OF LOT 15 DESC AS BEG AT PT DIST N 51-29-36 E 461 FT FROM NW COR OF SD LOT 15, TH N 51-29-36 E 34.45 FT, TH N 79-21-55 E 13.75 FT, TH N 81-38-01 E 34.75 FT, TH N 84-10-15 E 19.14 FT, TH S 68 -17-05 E 20.64 FT, TH S 47-59-53 E 34.93 FT, TH S 54-47-05 E 23.15 FT, TH S 73-55-19 E 21.11 FT, TH S 73-39-44 E 10.55 FT, TH S 62-08-44 E 20.34 FT, TH S 15-21-36 E 6.83 FT, TH S 11-41-51 E 4.10 FT, TH S 08-34-23 W 13.74 FT, TH S 15-35-41 W 9.79 FT, TH S 56-14-57 W 15.71 FT, TH S 63-23-59 W 9.40 FT, TH N 88-34-21 W 16.76 FT, TH N 77-32-28 W 1.09 FT, TH N 74-19-41 W 36.85 FT, TH N 80-26-13 W 27.46 FT, TH N 81-50-07 W 15.13 FT, TH N 87-28-35 W 13.91 FT, TH N 85-07-42 W 7.28 FT, TH N 89-26-04 W

  • Parking Information

    Garage Size: No Garage

  • Multi-Unit Information

    Road Frontage: Gravel,Private

  • School Information

    School District: Rochester

  • Fire Place Information

    Fire Place: Yes Fire Place Location: Great Room,Living Room,Primary Bedroom Fire Place Type: Natural

  • Utility Information

    Water: Well (Existing) Sewer: Septic Tank (Existing)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/16/2026 @ 18:32

MLS: 20261041689 LISTED BY: Kyle T Matta , @properties Christie's Int'l R E Rochester 248-218-0234 SOURCE: Realcomp II Ltd

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