A masterpiece, designed by renowned architect Lou DesRosiers, seamlessly blending a contemporary design with magnificent finishes & timeless elegance. Quality craftsmanship. Perched above the shoreline on a 2.15-acre parcel with 163’ of frontage on all-sports Cass Lake on exclusive Dow Ridge. Paver double wide circular drive, enjoy the tranquil Koi Pond. Grand foyer with a magnificent glass, brass & wood three-level floating spiral staircase. Extensive use of Mankato Limestone & Lacewood Mahogany throughout. 38’ ceiling in the living room. Intricate ceiling details & ambient lighting. Commercial grade kitchen, dual Thermidor Professional Series four & six burner gas ranges, wok, side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, dual Miele dishwashers, dual warming drawers. Large walk-in pantry. First floor primary, arched coffered ceiling, upholstered wall, sitting area & floor to ceiling windows, motorized draperies. Sumptuous primary bath, heated floors & steam shower. Lalique glass panels flank the jetted tub. An original J.L. Hudson’s solid brass elevator accesses all levels. A trip down memory lane in the walkout lower level. Showcased by an original 1935 solid brass movie theater ticket booth from the Shea Theater in New York & an original 1947 diner & ice cream parlor from Cunningham Drugs. The lower level is truly for an enthusiastic entertainer! Stadium seating for 12 with a 130” drop down movie screen & billiards room. For health & wellness, a 40’ indoor saltwater pool & spa featured on HGTV “Pool In My House” the top 10 indoor pools in the country. The pools ambient lighting is from six illuminated columns & ceiling. Dual locker rooms, exercise room, Pilates studio. Third floor viewing deck, outdoor gas fire bowl. 50’ outdoor pool, built-in spa, 26’ cascading waterfall, putting green & outdoor fire features. Laundry room Downsview Custom Cabinetry. Full home generator, concrete tile roof. Five car heated garage plus height for lifts. Be the envy of Cass Lake!
Sold for $9,500,000 on 08/13/25
$9,500,000
4790 Dow Ridge Rd, Orchard Lake, MI 48324
5beds
14,569sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
2.15 Acres Lot
$9,567,500 Zestimate®
$652/sqft
$7,421 Estimated rent
Home value
$9,567,500
$9.09M - $10.05M
$7,421/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 13, 2025 at 02:52am
Listed by:
Jeffrey S Barker 248-425-6000,
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham,
Matthew Barker 248-807-2232,
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Bought with:
Jeffrey S Barker, 6501205381
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Matthew Barker, 6501359589
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251005657
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 31 X 16
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17 X 16
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 19 X 17
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 X 14
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 17 X 16
Primary bathroom
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 15 X 12
Other
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 8 X 6
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 20 X 14
Family room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 21 X 18
Game room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 21 X 18
Great room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 30 X 30
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 22 X 14
Laundry
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 11 X 8
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Library
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 14 X 13
Media room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 36 X 21
Mud room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Other
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 15 X 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built In Freezer, Built In Gas Range, Built In Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Warming Drawer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Elevator, High Speed Internet, Jetted Tub, Programmable Thermostat, Sound System, Spa Hottub, Wet Bar
- Basement: Bath Stubbed,Finished,Full,Walk Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Basement, Family Room, Gas, Great Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 14,569 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 9,369
- Finished area below ground: 5,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Five Car Garage, Attached, Circular Driveway, Electricityin Garage, Heated Garage, Oversized, Garage Faces Side, Side Entrance
- Attached garage spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Lighting, Spa Hottub
- Pool features: In Ground, Indoor, Outdoor Pool
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Fencing Requiredwith Pool
- Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Beach Front, Boat Facilities, Direct Water Frontage, Lake Front, Private Water Frontage, Waterfront
- Body of water: Cass Lake
Lot
- Size: 2.15 Acres
- Dimensions: 221 x 66 x 636 x 163 x 449
- Features: Level, Water View, Sprinklers
Details
- Parcel number: 1810101004
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Stone
- Foundation: Basement, Poured, Sump Pump
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Volts 220, Generator
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System Owned
Location
- Region: Orchard Lake
- Subdivision: ASSR'S PLAT OF DOW RIDGE
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2025 | Sold | $9,500,000-5%$652/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20251005657 | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Pending sale | $9,999,900$686/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251005657 | ||
| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $9,999,900$686/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251005657 | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Listing removed | $9,999,900-9.1%$686/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20240066016 | ||
| 10/15/2024 | Listing removed | $10,995,000$755/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20240066016 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,645 +7.2% | $2,092,120 +2.8% |
| 2023 | $52,861 -1.1% | $2,035,290 -0.4% |
| 2022 | $53,460 +1.2% | $2,042,770 -0.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 48324
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGretchko Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10West Bloomfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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