MLS # 20251054296 (Realcomp)

This is a rare opportunity to own the only known Irving Tobocman-designed home in North Oakland County.Inspired by Bauhaus architects Mies Van Der Rohe and Albert Kahn, this pristine and untouched 1978 Irving Tobocman masterpiece is a 3,500 sq ft modernist icon that sits privately on two serene acres of an historic apple orchard. It is being offered publicly for the first time.Step into the dramatic foyer into the breathtaking 48 x 24-foot great room, where 21-foot custom-milled white oak vaulted ceilings soar above floor-to-ceiling glass walls that frame sweeping ravines.The gourmet kitchen features an oversized island, dual Bosch dishwashers, and new double ovens, flowing seamlessly to secluded decks suspended among the treetops. The first-floor primary sanctuary offers a Japanese soaking tub, expansive custom closet, and flexible studio space. The daylight lower level includes three bedroom suites, a sprawling family room, and enormous storage room.Additional highlights include a heated 3.5-car garage with its own cathedral ceilings—ideal for the car enthusiast or artisan—plus a workshop.This is not merely a home; it is living sculpture—meticulously preserved, profoundly peaceful, and perfectly integrated with nature. For the buyer seeking true architectural significance and modernist integrity, this is the one.
Source: SparkMLS
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath, 4,825 sq ft home built in 1976 sits in Oakland Township in Rochester.
Closed at $1,100,000 (about $228/sq ft).
Annual property taxes run approximately $11,215 ($935/month). Estimate is based on county assessor records and current millage rates; actual tax may vary with PRE status and recent assessment changes.
Broadband is available with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps from 8 providers. Electric service is provided by DTE Electric Company; natural gas by Consumers Energy Company.
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Source: SparkMLS
Source: Public Records
Legal Description
T4N, R11E, SEC 34 SOUTHGATE FARMS LOT 21
FEMA Flood Zone: Zone X — Minimal flood risk
Source: FEMA NFHLUSDA Rural Development: Eligible — 0% Down Payment Available
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Real Estate One-Rochester
Municipality: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND
School district: ROMEO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
County: Oakland
Estimate based on SEV for a new buyer (taxable value resets to SEV on transfer). Actual taxes may vary. MI Treasury PT Estimator
Estimate only. Does not include PMI or other fees. Consult a lender for exact rates.
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2 Gbps
Upload
250 Mbps
FCC Broadband Data Collection (Dec 2025). Max advertised speeds.
DTE Electric Company
Investor-Owned
Consumers Energy Company
Investor-Owned
MI Public Service Commission service territory boundaries.
Property
854 Northgate Road, Rochester, MI 48306
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Municipality
Oakland Township
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County
Oakland County
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