Halstead Commons Homes for Sale

Halstead Commons: Farmington Hills, MI

• Approx Price Range: $220,000 to $530,000
• Square Ft Range: 2400 to 3700
• Year Built: 1995 to 2001
• School District: Farmington 

Halstead Commons (also known as Halsted Forest) homes for sale in Farmington Hills, MI are located south of W 13 Mile Rd and west of Halsted Rd. The subdivision is in 48331 zip code. There are 46 homes in the subdivision and they are mostly colonial in style tucked away on a quiet court. Homes feature a grand 2-story foyer, library with French doors, front living room and formal dining room that’s open to living room. Spacious kitchens have island and breakfast nook with access to rear patio. Sprawling family rooms have fireplace. Other amenities in entry level are powder room and laundry room. Homes offer 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2+ baths. Master bedrooms have his & hers walk-in closet and private bath. Basements with walkout access add storage or entertainment space. Garages are attached and can house 2 cars. Halstead Commons is close to freeways and shopping. Nearby communities are Farmington Glen and Greenpointe at Copper Creek. 

Halstead Commons Subdivision Location

Homes for sale in Halstead Commons, Farmington Hills, MI are located south of 13 Mile Road and west of Drake Rd.

Drake Sports Park is 3 miles north. It is open 8:00 AM to dusk. Amenities include: parking lots, restrooms, meeting room for rentals, 5 tennis courts and a skate park. The park also has a paved trail system with fit trac and benches. Other fields are 3-lighted softball fields and 3 soccer fields. There are also a separate playground for 2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds.

3 miles east is Pioneer Park. It is designed to serve baseball and soccer teams during spring and fall. Pioneer Park is open to the public for picnics and play, except during scheduled games.

Halsted Village is a shopping center 1.5 miles south. Retailers here are Kroger, New Balance and CVS. Antonio's Cucina Italiana and Kerby's Koney Island are the restaurants in Halsted Village. Across Halsted Village are Panera Bread, McDonald's and Speedway.

Another shopping center close to the subdivision is Kendallwood Shopping Center. It is 3.5 mile southeast. Restaurants in the area are Little Caesar's Pizza, Leo's Coney Island and Jersey Mike Subs. Other stores in the area are Rite Aid Pharmacy, Lois Gross Cleaners Corporation, Queenbee Nail & Spa and BestBank.

If you prefer bigger malls, Twelve Oaks Mall and West Oaks Mall are 4 miles southwest. The two malls are across each other. Twelve Oaks Mall is an up-scale shopping center with a great variety of stores but at moderate prices. It has a great layout to accommodate many people especially during holidays. Some of the restaurants inside the mall are A&W All American Food, California Pizza Kitchen, Max & Erma's, Mrs. Fields, Cafe Bistro, Lakeshore Grill, Olga's Kitchen, Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory and Taco Bell. Ladies can shop at Armani Exchange, Aeropostale, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Athleta, bebe, Buckle, Gap, Garage, H & M and a lot more. Department stores inside the mall are Macy's, Nordstrom, Sears, Lord & Taylor and jcpenney. Across is West Oaks Mall. Some of retailers here are Art Van Furniture, Marshalls, Brookstone, Michaels, Old Navy, DSW Designer Shoe, Gander Mountain, Kohls, Bed Bath & Beyond, Big Lots and a lot more. Restaurants are Starbucks, Novi Siam Spicy, Cherry Blossom, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Novi Chophouse.

Downtown Farmington is 5.5 miles southeast of Halstead Commons. It is nestled in the southwest corner of Oakland County and is within easy reach of four major freeways. It has over 160 businesses that include large national retailers and small boutiques. Downtown Farmington's Sundquist Pavilion and Riley Park host the Saturday Farmers Market; Rhythmz in Riley Park, a free Friday summer concert series; and other activities. The landmark Farmington Civic Theater could also be found here. Restaurants in Downtown Farmington offer a wide variety of foods, from casual dining, to formal dining, to international cuisines. Some of the restaurants in Downtown Farmington are Burger King, Cake Luv, Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders, Cold Stone Creamery, Starbucks, RUMI, and a lot more. Other stores in the area are Beyond Salon, Chase Bank, Castle Dental, Oriental Spa, and many more. Downtown Farmington has been actively renovating since 2009. Some of the improvements are new lighting, landscaping, brick-paved sidewalk and a lot more.

Farmington Hills Golf Club and Driving Range is located 2.5 miles south. The golf course is an 18-hole municipal golf course that opened in 1963. It measures 6400 yards from the longest trees. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels. Greens and fairways are grass. The club also offers private and semi-private golf lessons. The driving range has 32 stations and 2 practice greens. There’s also a clubhouse. They offer a full-service restaurant, pro-shop, and a huge outdoor patio to enjoy the views of the course.

Woodland Hills Nature Park is located 5 miles southeast. It is a sanctuary for native plants and animals to thrive within their natural habitat. The park is managed primarily for the protection of these species and features. It also provides educational, scientific, recreational and aesthetic benefits for the community of Farmington Hills.

Farmington Hills Ice Arena is 7 miles south. It's a 70,000 sq ft arena with 2 ice surfaces and can accommodate up to 1200 people. The arena offers concession facilities, locker rooms, lockers, meeting and party rooms as well as, administrative offices. The facility provides both recreational and competitive skating opportunities. It is home to the Farmington Hills Hockey Association.

Providence Park Hospital is 7 miles southwest, located off Grand River Avenue. This is a newer hospital that opened on October of 2005. This hospital has all private rooms. Hospital services include Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Women's and Pediatric Services, and other medical and surgical specialties. The hospital also has an outpatient center. Outpatient services include outpatient surgery, endoscopy services, imaging, laboratory and other physician subspecialties. Across the hospital are several groceries and restaurants. These are The Home Depot, Kroger, Staples, Olga's kitchen, Applebee's, Outback Steakhouse and Leo's Coney Island. There's also a branch of Chase Bank in this area.

Botsford Hospital is 10.5 miles southeast. It is a 330-bed hospital which is a verified trauma center. Patients with traumatic injuries are treated by their doctors who are specialized in emergency medicine, surgery, critical care and other disciplines. Botsford Hospital is also a base teaching hospital for Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM).

Halstead Commons Subdivision Freeway Access

Halstead Commons homes for sale in Farmington Hills, MI are located 1 miles east of M-5.

Top 3 employers of Farmington Hills are Botsford Hospital (10.5 miles southeast), Robert Bosch Corporation (2.5 miles south), and Farmington Public Schools.

Hills Tech Dr is 2.5 miles south. Several companies are located here including The Nissan Technical Center North America, Nissan Trading Corp., Bosch Group, Calsonic Kansei North America and Autoneum North America Inc.

Halstead Commons Subdivision School District

Halstead Commons students attend Farmington Public Schools. It provides services for students in Farmington, Farmington Hills and a portion of West Bloomfield. The school district operates 2 early childhood centers, 9 elementary schools, 2 upper elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 4 high schools.

Hillside Elementary School is 2.7 miles south. . It is rated 7/10 by greatschools.org and it has 388 students enrolled. Student:Teacher ratio is 1:11. Warner Upper Elementary School is 5.5 miles east. It is rated 6/10 by greatschools.org with 838 students. O.E. Dunckel Middle School is 3.7 miles southeast. It is also rated 7/10 by greatschools.org. There are 782 students enrolled. North Farmington High School is 4 miles east. The school was established in 1961, and, as of the 2015-2016 school year, educates a student body of 1,259. It is rated 9/10 by greatschools.org.

There are also private schools near the subdivision.

Maria Montessori Center Inc is 3 miles east. The school uses the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) to test every student in 3rd-6th grades. The ITBS is one of the longest running (since 1936), most respected, standardized tests in the country. It was developed by researchers at the University of Iowa and has been administered for years with little change, providing a consistent comparison of our students against others across the country. In 2016, MMC scored in the top 10% of all schools in the nation. MMC students scored an average of 3.7 grades above their actual grade level.

St Fabian Elementary School is 4 miles southeast along 12 Mile Rd. It's a private school that accepts students from PK-8. Educational excellence is equally matched by their strong commitment to the teachings of the Catholic faith and the spiritual, moral and social developments of all students.

The International School is 5 miles east. Foreign language learning is a cornerstone of The International School program. Students are accepted on the basis of previous school records, academic aptitude, interest in bilingual ability and an international program. The International School enrolls students from a wide variety of geographical, social and economic backgrounds. Upon acceptance, a non-refundable registration fee of $500.00, and the non-refundable deposit of $2,000.00 are due.

7 miles southeast is Country Hills Montessori along Orchard Lake Rd. The school was established in 1985. It is privately owned and operated licensed by the State of Michigan Department of Human Services Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing. It is also a member of the American Montessori Society.

Stepping Stone School is 10 miles southeast of the subdivision. It is located along Grand River Avenue. The school accepts grades PK-8 and it has 72 students enrolled. The school's Magnetic Resonance Training Center is the recipient of a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Students graduate from the 8th grade performing in the 95-99+ percentile for academic achievement.

Mercy High School is 7 miles southeast. It's a Catholic college, all-girls preparatory school at the northeast corner of 11 Mile and Middlebelt Roads. The Mercy tradition began in 1945 when the Sisters of Mercy opened Our Lady of Mercy High School at Outer Drive and Southfield Roads in Detroit. Throughout its 70 years as an exemplary high school, over 14,000 students have graduated from Mercy.

Oakland Community College is 4.5 miles southeast. OCC has 5 campuses and Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills is the largest. It's an award-winning Culinary Studies Institute is found in Orchard Ridge Campus. The campus is also known as the fine and performing arts campus, and offers visual and performing arts programs as well as several design programs. Throughout the year, the Wallace F. Smith Theatre offers cultural events, including theatre and dance performances open to the community and students.

South University in Novi is 3 miles southwest. Established in 1899, South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population. The Novi, Michigan campus offers focused and balanced curricula at the bachelor's degree level in the areas of business administration, criminal justice, healthcare management, and psychology. Other degree programs offered include a Master of Arts in professional counseling and a Master of Business Administration. South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Walsh College - Novi Campus is 3.5 miles southwest. It serves the residents and students of western Oakland and Wayne counties. The Novi Campus is a technology-enriched facility that operates as a full service campus with 35,000 square foot of classrooms, open computer labs, a library, bookstore, student lounge and meeting space. Founded in 1922 and celebrating more than 90 years of business education, Walsh College offers 19 business and related technology degree programs at the bachelor's and master's levels that are responsive to student, employer, and community needs. Walsh is a private, not-for-profit institution offering courses and services at locations in Troy, Novi, Clinton Township, Port Huron, and online. 

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