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Auburn Hills, MI 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills is a Detroit suburb, about 30 miles north of downtown Detroit. Auburn Hills has a charming pedestrian friendly downtown area filled with restaurants and shops. The…
Auburn Hills is a Detroit suburb, about 30 miles north of downtown Detroit. Auburn Hills has a charming pedestrian friendly downtown area filled with restaurants and shops. The variety of activities, low cost of living, and proximity to large cities makes Auburn Hills a great retirement location for active adults looking for 55+ communities.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Michigan's cost of living is lower than the national average with housing being almost 20 points below the nation's average housing costs. Groceries in Michigan are 10 points lower than U.S. average cost.
Auburn Hills sales tax is 6%, groceries, prescription medications, newspapers and medical devices are not taxed in Michigan. The average property tax in Auburn Hills is 1.63%. Michigan does have a state income tax of 4.25% but social security benefits are not taxed.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are recreational options for active adults in the Auburn Hills area, including:
Art & performances
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- Meadow Brook Theatre
- Oakland University Art Gallery
Historical sites and museums
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- Meadow Brook Hall
Outdoor activities
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- Clinton River Trail
- Fieldstone Golf Club
- Katke Cousins Golf Course
Other activities
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- Legoland Discovery Center Michigan
- Sea Life Michigan Aquarium
Climate
The Auburn Hills area sees about 19 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of May. Average winter temperatures range from 18° to 28°. Summer in Auburn Hills is warm with summer temperatures averaging between 63° and 80° with 75% humidity. Average snowfall in Auburn Hills is 14 inches with the highest chance of snow during the month of February.
Health Care
Nearby Auburn Hills hospitals include:
McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, 3.6 miles from Auburn Hills. McLaren Oakland is a 318 bed Level II trauma center which has received the Patient Safety Excellence Award, and 5 star rating from the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Trinity Health Oakland Hospital also in Pontiac, 4.3 miles from Auburn Hills. Trinity Health Oakland is a large 443 bed that is a regionally ranked hospital by U.S. News & World Report. They are also rated as high performing in 7 adult procedures and conditions including colon cancer surgery, heart attack and heart failure care, kidney failure care, stroke treatment, knee replacement surgery, and COPD care.
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital in Rochester, 4.3 miles from Auburn Hills. Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital is a 290 bed Level III trauma center affiliated with Wayne State University School of Medicine and Oakland University's School of Nursing as a fully accredited teaching facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 3 55+ communities in Auburn Hills, 3 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Auburn Hills has 62 homes, the largest has 281 homes, and the average communities consists of 143 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Auburn Hills. The most recent communities started in Auburn Hills include Reserves of Auburn Hills, Villa Montclair, Heritage in the Hills. There are also 2 communities in Auburn Hills that offer new construction homes, including Villa Montclair, Reserves of Auburn Hills.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Auburn Hills. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Heritage in the Hills is a gated communities with 281 homes, and Reserves of Auburn Hills is another gated communities with 62 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Auburn Hills stay on the market for around 323 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $486,428, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Reserves of Auburn Hills average around $519,000, while homes in Heritage in the Hills average around $453,857.
10 communities near Auburn Hills
50 homes near Auburn Hills
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3 beds
|4 baths
|3,106 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,841 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|3,716 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,660 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,600 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,247 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,575 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,575 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,503 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,593 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,841 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,784 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,784 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,690 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,714 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,714 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|1 baths
|718 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,841 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,360 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
1 beds
|1 baths
|700 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|1 baths
|900 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,600 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,730 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,327 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,376 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,500 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,325 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,210 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,691 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,600 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,749 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,060 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,210 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,892 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 3 55+ communities in Auburn Hills, 3 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Auburn Hills has 62 homes, the largest has 281 homes, and the average communities consists of 143 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Auburn Hills. The most recent communities started in Auburn Hills include Reserves of Auburn Hills, Villa Montclair, Heritage in the Hills. There are also 2 communities in Auburn Hills that offer new construction homes, including Villa Montclair, Reserves of Auburn Hills.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Auburn Hills. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Heritage in the Hills is a gated communities with 281 homes, and Reserves of Auburn Hills is another gated communities with 62 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Auburn Hills stay on the market for around 323 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $486,428, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Reserves of Auburn Hills average around $519,000, while homes in Heritage in the Hills average around $453,857.
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