Bloomfield Hills offers rolling hills, flourishing woods and exquisite grand estates 20 miles from the culture and excitement of downtown Detroit. With access to some of the finest dining, shopping and exclusive golf courses in Metro Detroit, this small Oakland County city is in high demand. It’s also home to the world-renowned Cranbrook Educational Community, which includes the Wallace Ice Arena, the Cranbrook Art Museum and the Cranbrook Institute of Science. Once farmland, the area retains copious trees and open spaces. There are even more green areas around, with three private golf and equestrian clubs in the neighborhood.
Eliel Saarinen designed the Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills.
Eddie Merlot's serves aged steaks, seafood & a lengthy wine list in plush surroundings.
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Luxury homes with waterfront views
“The cost of living is still affordable in this luxury-rich area. Estate houses are being built, and entry-level houses are around $350,000 or $250,000 for a condo,” says Gwen Schultz , a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty-Birmingham with over 15 years of experience. The Bloomfield Hills neighborhood is filled with condos, colonials, Craftsmen, contemporary farmhouses and Prairie style-inspired homes. There are also masterfully crafted waterfront estates and large luxury lakefront dwellings nearby in the lakes area of Oakland County. The area is dotted with small lakes and streams, and some homes have almost exclusive access to the picturesque views. The lots here are oversized and wooded, which contrasts nicely with the estates' stone materials, private docks, and grand patios. The desirable community has walking trails, and mature trees adorn the streets. Prices range from $225,000 for a three-bedroom condo to $5.5 million for a six-bedroom historic Mediterranean-style villa.
Residents of Bloomfield Hills enjoy large homes surrounded by dense old growth trees.
Views of Lower Long Lake in Bloomfield Hills from these spectacular homes.
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Award-winning programs, new campuses and ice cream socials
Students in the neighborhood could attend either Way or Eastover Elementary, depending on which side of Woodward Avenue they live. All students here are zoned to North Hills Middle and Bloomfield Hills High. All of the institutions earned an A-plus from Niche, except for Way Elementary, which has an A . Way Elementary has an active parent-teacher organization, which plans events like fundraisers, ice cream socials and festivals. Eastover Elementary participates in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, which lays the foundation for lifelong learning skills. North Hills Middle unveiled a new campus in late 2023, with adaptable classroom furniture, upgraded music and art studios and integrated technology in every room. Bloomfield Hills High participates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, which awards a diploma recognized by universities worldwide.
Bloomfield Hills High School cares for more than 1500 students each school year.
Way Elementary School entrance.
Eastover Elementary School entrance.
North Hill Middle School offers students a dynamic learning environment.
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A variety of outdoor activities
There are no dedicated parks in Bloomfield Hills, but the area is close to all manner of recreation. Springdale Park is part of the Springdale Golf Course in neighboring Birmingham. It has a pavilion, playground and picnic areas. The Cranbrook House and Gardens is part of the 319-acre Cranbrook campus. The house was built in 1908 and is metro Detroit's oldest surviving manor. Its gardens span over 40 acres and feature incredible views and historic fountains. House tours are available from June through October, and the gardens are open most of the year. “Bloomfield is a nice area. It’s close to Detroit, but not too close. It’s probably a 40-minute drive. People enjoy the outdoors here, and there are seven golf courses in a 10-mile radius. There’s also Shain Park in nearby Birmingham. It hosts annual events like art fairs and a carnival,” say Mrs. Schultz.
Bloomfield Open Hunt in Bloomfield Hills is a popular country club in the neighborhood.
Get away from the daily hustle and bustle at Cranbrook Park in Bloomfield Hills.
A quiet playground at Springdale Park in Bloomfield Hills.
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Seafood, steaks and shopping centers
Residents needing groceries won’t have to travel far as there’s a Trader Joe's and Nino’s International Marketplace just 5 miles away on Telegraph Road. Closer to home, the Bloomfield Town Square Shopping Center is home to large retailers like Costco, TJ Maxx and Ulta. The nearly century-old Joe Muer has served generations of Detroiters seeking a fine dining experience. Voted 2023’s best Detroit seafood restaurant by HOUR, it offers sushi rolls and steaks in a midcentury modern interior. Eddie Merlot’s is an upscale steakhouse with an impressive wine selection. Its customers enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday, and bartenders craft creative cocktails like rose punch and spiced cherry mules.
Prime cuts are available at Joe Muer's Steakhouse in Bloomfield Hills.
Eleganza Boutique and Toyology in Bloomfield Hills are just some of the great stores in the area
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A road runs through it
There may be limited sidewalks in Bloomfield Hills, but that doesn’t mean residents don’t enjoy walking. The lushly green area has narrow, tree-lined streets practically made for strolling or biking. Public transportation is an option, with limited bus stops along Woodward Avenue, a major roadway that bisects the area. The community is close to West Square Lake Road, Telegraph Road and Interstate 75, and Kensington Road also cuts through the neighborhood.
SMART bus service is available in Bloomfield Hills.
Aerial view of Bloomfield Hills.
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Groundbreaking architecture and community theatre
The neighborhood has several unique attributes. Frank Lloyd Wright’s groundbreaking style is on display in the Affleck House. The lines of this iconic home mimic the Midwestern plains, and it's one of Michigan’s most significant structures. Built in 1941, the house spans a 40-foot ravine but is anchored into the surrounding hillside. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, and tours are available by appointment. St. Dunstan’s Theatre is part of a complex with indoor and outdoor performance spaces. The Cranbrook Greek Theatre was built in 1916 and is one of only a handful of outdoor Greek-style artist spaces left in the country. The indoor theatre is called the Pavilion. It also began as an open-air structure before being transformed into a permanent building in 1932.
The historic Frank Lloyd Wright Affleck House in Bloomfield Hills.
Catch a show at ST. Dunstan's Theatre in Bloomfield Hills.
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Crime
Bloomfield Hills has a much lower crime rate than the national average. According to the CAP Index, a scale that rates crime from a low of one to a high of ten points, the neighborhood has a score of one.
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