TBD Lakeville Road, Leonard, MI 48367 - Oakland County

This 32-acre hidden gem in N. Oakland County has endless opportunities! This unique property has tremendous potential for a Private Residential Estate in addition to a Commercial Property opportunity in the highly desirable village of Lakeville in Addison Township! Over 900' of road frontage on Lakeville Road that overlooks the very popular Lakeville Lake. The back half of the property features beautiful heavily wooded hilly terrain!

Land

The property is broken up into 12 parcels: There are 3 parcels (approx 6 +/- acres) zoned C1 (Commercial) with over 900 of frontage on Lakeville Road. There are 8 parcels (approx 13 +/- acres) zoned MD (Multiple Dwelling Residential) and the southern portion of the property is 1 parcel (approx 12 +/- acres) that is zoned SF (Suburban Farm). The property butts up to the 76-acre Lakeville Nature Sanctuary which will never be developed. This sanctuary is part of the Michigan Nature Association which is a nonprofit conservation organization that works to protect Michigan’s rare and endangered species by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The Lakeville Nature Sanctuary property significantly expands the footprint of this 32 +/- acre property.

There is a beautiful vibrant spring fed creek that flows through the southern end of the property which gives way to heavily wooded rolling hills to the north. Ideal spot to create your own private sanctuary or multiple homesites and enjoy country living with nature. The property is naturally loaded with wildlife, namely deer, turkey and many species of wild birds. A perfect haven to watch wildlife and enjoy private living in Solitude!

The very popular downtown Rochester is a short 15-minute drive directly south down Rochester Road!

Improvements

The property is undeveloped and still in its native state.

Recreation

Woods Water Wildlife Boating Fishing Hiking Biking Golf Hunting

There are endless recreational opportunities with this property! The beautiful 460 acre all sports Lakeville Lake is directly across the street. There’s a local marina, with boat slips available, within walking distance of this property. Or take advantage of the nearby Lakeville Public Access Boat Launch. The spring fed lake is 68 deep and one of the largest lakes in Oakland County. Great fishing for pan fish, bass, northern pike and walleye.

Copper Hills Golf Course is less than 2 miles down Lakeville Road. The award-winning public golf course was rated as one of the Top 10 public courses in Michigan by Golf Digest. The 27-hole golf course offers the highest elevation of any course in S.E. Michigan.

The very popular Poly Ann Trail is just a few minutes away down Lakeville Road. The Poly-Ann Trail, established in 2019, as a non-motorized trail in Oakland County extending north from Orion Township in suburban Detroit on a former Pontiac, Oxford & Northern Railroad corridor. The portion of the trail that runs through Oakland County and Addison Township is 14.2 miles.

Enjoy hiking the beautiful Lakeville Nature Sanctuary property which is right out your back door. This property is considered one of the most biologically diverse sanctuaries in Oakland County,

Agriculture

The property consists of natural native grasses throughout the property which make this property a wildlife paradise. Mature timber that consists of Oak Trees, Maple Trees, Popular Trees along with an abundance of cedar trees along the spring fed creek bottom.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

The property conveys all existing mineral right ownership.

Region & Climate

Oakland County, Michigan gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The U.S. average is 38 inches of rain per year. Oakland County averages 38 inches of snow per year. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 17 degrees Fahrenheit to 82 degrees Fahrenheit and is rarely below 1 degree or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

History

The village of Lakeville is in Addison Township in Oakland County. It was founded and named by Sherman Hopkins in 1830. It was the first settlement in the township, which has been named for pioneer settle Addison Chamberlain. A post office was established in 1836, Lakeville was platted in 1840.

Location

Oakland County is considered one of the best places to live in Michigan!

Downtown Rochester is 15 minutes directly south off of Rochester Road.

The village of Leonard is 3.6 miles to the north.

The town of Oxford is 6 miles to the west.

DTW Airport is 49 miles to the South

Flint Bishop International Airport is 37 miles to the N.W.

This property borders 507 Lakeville Road, Lakeville which is the bordering property to the East.