$1,299,900

4353 Forest Ave Waterford, MI 48328

Estimated payment $8,228/month

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,850 Sq Ft
$703 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Garage
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

About This Home

Built in 2017, this exceptional lakefront ranch w/walkout lower level offers 60 feet of prime frontage on all-sports Watkins Lake. The 3500 sq ft of finished living space is thoughtfully designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and soaring ceilings fill the home with natural light while showcasing breathtaking lake views from nearly every room. Spacious Great Room features a stunning two-way fireplace shared with the kitchen and dining area. Separate dedicated front office. Main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a private ensuite bath and his/her closets. Convenient main-floor laundry. Finished walkout lower level features a generous living room w/built-in wine barrel wet bar area and two additional bedrooms, each with its own full bath. One bedroom also includes a bonus flex space or second office with tranquil water views. Outside, incredible stonework and professionally designed hardscaping complement the beautifully landscaped grounds. Enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails from the upper-level Trex deck, the covered lower-level patio, or the lakeside paver patio overlooking the sandy-bottom shoreline. This is lakefront living at its finest—offering comfort, elegance, and low-maintenance enjoyment in every season.

Listing Agent

Carol Gaggos

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham License #6501407815 Listed on: 05/18/2026

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x125
  • Private Waterfront
  • Beach Front
  • 60 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $21 per month

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1315452019

Community Details

Overview

  • Watkins Lakefront Owners Association
  • The Highlands Subdivision

Recreation

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,285

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2017
  • State Equalized Value: 610690.00
  • Entry Location: GroundLevelwSteps
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Water Body Name: Watkins Lake
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 005477
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1850.00
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1650.00
  • Fireplace Features: DoubleSided, Gas, GreatRoom, Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Poured
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Water Frontage Feet: 60.00
  • Disclosures: ExclusionsExist, TaxesHomesteadExempt
  • Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Exist
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Heating: ForcedAir, NaturalGas
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: https://watkinslakeowners.com
  • Association Contact: Watkins Lakefront Owners Association

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Waterford

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: WaterView, Sprinklers
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X125
  • Parcel Number: 1315452019
  • Land Lease Expiration Date: 2026-08-29

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 8556.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: 6729.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15285.00

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: AllSportsLake, BeachFront, DirectWaterFrontage, LakeFront, PrivateWaterFrontage, Waterfront
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,441 $610,690 $0 $0
2024 $8,319 $569,060 $0 $0
2023 $7,935 $511,840 $0 $0
2022 $13,048 $470,450 $0 $0
2021 $12,355 $435,570 $0 $0
2020 $7,263 $420,310 $0 $0
2019 $12,034 $382,660 $0 $0
2018 $17,766 $67,420 $0 $0
2017 $3,740 $67,420 $0 $0
2016 $2,127 $67,420 $0 $0
2015 -- $67,420 $0 $0
2014 -- $67,420 $0 $0
2011 -- $67,420 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/18/2026 05/18/26 For Sale $1,299,900 -- $703 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $271,500 Sterling Title Agency
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20261035588

Realcomp

APN: 13-15-452-019

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