2385 Avondale Street, Sylvan Lake, MI 48320
Price cut $75,000 since it was listed at $655,000
Est. $4,633/mo with current taxes · · See the breakdown
About this home
Live the lake lifestyle in the picturesque, wooded lake community known as “The Prettiest Little City in the State of Michigan.” Located in the City of Sylvan Lake with privileges to beautiful all-sports Sylvan Lake, this stylishly updated 3 bedroom, 2.1 bathroom home offers a bright, modern interior. The dramatic great room features a soaring vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, expansive windows and quarter-sawn oak flooring throughout much of the main level. The recently remodeled kitchen is a showstopper, featuring warm gray cabinetry with soft-close drawers and doors, quartz countertops, Bosch stainless steel appliances and an oversized island with abundant seating - perfect for entertaining. Custom window treatments throughout. The open second-floor loft overlooks the great room and features a vaulted ceiling and skylight, creating a light-filled space ideal for a home office or sitting area. The spacious master suite includes a walk-in closet with custom closet system and completely remodeled bath with large walk-in shower and striking tilework. The full bath and powder room have also been completely remodeled. Outside, an expansive deck spans the entire back of the home overlooking the oversized, tree-lined backyard on a nearly half-acre property. Additional highlights include a convenient main level laundry room, oversized 3 car garage with stairs to attic storage, Generac automatic standby whole-house generator, and newer air handler. All-sports Sylvan Lake encompasses approximately 458 acres with a gas dock and private Oakland County Boat Club. Residents enjoy the Community Center, beaches, bocce, pickleball, tennis and basketball, plus community events including food trucks, yoga, lake ice rinks, sports, live music and movies. Clinton River Trail access for walking, jogging and biking, plus close proximity to dining, entertainment, shopping and expressways.
Monthly payment
The tax line is the seller's current bill from the MLS. Michigan uncaps the taxable value the year after a sale, so tap See uncapped taxes for what a buyer will likely pay then.The uncapped tax line is this home's bill after it uncaps: half the price times 36.04 mills, the 2025 homestead rate here. Insurance is a $2,400/yr placeholder and PMI 0.55% of the loan below 20% down. An estimate, not a loan quote.
The facts
| Price | $580,000 |
| Original price | $655,000 |
| Price cut | −$75,000 |
| Beds | 3 |
| Baths | 2 full, 1 half |
| Square feet | 2,260 |
| Type | Single family residence |
| Subdivision | SHERWOOD FORESTNO 3 |
| County | Oakland |
| MLS # | 20261062813 |
| Listed | 2026-08-10 |
| Days on market | 85 |
| Year built | 1989 |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Stories | 2 stories |
| Basement | Full, Unfinished |
| Heating | Forced air, Natural gas |
| Foundation | Basement, Poured |
| Garage spaces | 3.0 |
| Water / Sewer | City water & sewer |
| Waterfront | Sylvan / Otter |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Parcel number | 1801255027 |
| Listing office | Coldwell Banker Professionals-Birm |
Property taxes: the seller's bill vs. yours
| This seller today | You, the year after buying | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable value | $283,620 | about $290,000 |
| Yearly property tax | $10,729 | about $10,452 |
Michigan caps a homeowner's taxable value until the home sells, then it resets. The assessor's state equalized value (SEV) is $298,620. Your taxable value resets to the SEV the year after you buy, and assessors usually raise it to about half the sale price. Estimate uses Sylvan Lake's 2025 homestead rate of 36.04 mills and assumes you claim the homestead exemption. See Sylvan Lake's full tax breakdown or run the uncapping calculator.
Location
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