Independence Hills Homes for Sale

Independence Hills Homes for Sale: Farmington Hills, MI

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Independence Hills: Farmington Hills, MI

• Approx Price Range: $170,000 to $600,000
• Square Ft Range: 1800 to 4000
• Year Built: 1975 to 2005
• School District: Farmington

Independence Hills homes for sale in Farmington Hills, MI are located east of Drake Rd and north of Grand River Ave. The subdivision is in 48335 zip code. There are 132 custom built homes in the subdivision and they are mostly colonial in style. Common amenities are large kitchen with lots of cabinets, granite counters and opens to huge great room with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and large windows. Homes also have basements for additional recreation area, entertainment area or storage. Other amenities are formal dining room and living room with crown moldings. Homes offer 4 to 5 bedrooms and 2+ baths. Over-sized master bedrooms have walk-in closets and large master bath. Garages are attached and can accommodate 2 cars. Most homes also have circular drive for additional parking. Exteriors boast beautifully landscaped with perennials. Independence Hills has a common area with playground and walkways. Nearby subdivisions are Independence Commons and Pleasant Valley.

Independence Hills Subdivision Location

Homes for sale in Independence Hills, Farmington, MI are north of Grand River Ave and east of Drake Rd.

1 mile south of the subdivision is Muirwood Square Shopping Center. Restaurants here are La Marsa Farmington Hills, Aahar Indian Cuisine and Grand Tavern. Bank of America and Busch's Fresh Food Market are both short walk from Muirwood. Namaster Plaza grocery and Namaste Flavours are across.

Downtown Farmington is 2 miles south of Independence Hills. 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.

3 miles southeast of the subdivision is Farmington Plaza Shopping Center. It's a 75,000 sq ft shopping center anchored by Overstock Outlet. Other retailers are Liberty Tax, Grand Tailor, Metro PCS, Nia Salon and The Framery. Easy access with plenty of parking.

Farmington Hills Golf Club and Driving Range is located 1 mile west. 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 offer 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.

Heritage Park is 4 miles east. It's a 211-acre park with 4.5 miles of trails for hiking and nature study. In the winter these trails are used for cross-country skiing. A large picnic area is located at the north end of the park. It includes a splash pad, group picnic shelter, youth playground, in-ground grills, two sand volleyball courts, an in-line hockey rink and six horseshoe pits. The picnic shelter is available on a "first-come" basis, but may be reserved in advance for a nominal fee. Also located in Heritage Park are the Spicer House, Stables Art Studio, Day Camp, Nature Center and Amphitheatre buildings.

Founders Sports Park is 4.5 miles south. It's a 101-acre park with a variety of active recreation facilities including 6 soccer fields, 8 baseball/softball fields, 4 sand volleyball courts, 2 half-court basketball courts, 1 bocce ball court, and 1 shuffle board court.

Farmington Hills Ice Arena is beside Founders Sports Park. It's a 70,000 sq ft arena with 2 ice surfaces and can acommodate 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.

Twelve Oaks Mall and West Oaks Mall are 6 miles west. 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.

5.5 miles southwest of the subdivision is Northridge Grove Shopping Center. Stores in this mall are Meijer, Redbox, Nicole Turill, RPH, USPS and a lot more. Around the mall are several stores such as Kohl’s, Babies “R” Us, Dockers Trader Joe’s, and Verizon. Banks in this area are FirstMerit Bank, Chase Bank, Flagstar Bank and Level One Bank. Restaurants in this area are Zoup!, Panera Bread, TGI Fridays, and Qdoba Mexican Grill. Costco and Target can be found beside TGI Fridays. Vein Center at Livonia Hospital is also located in this area.

Botsford Hospital is 6 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).

Independence Hills Subdivision Freeway Access

Independence Hills homes for sale in Farmington Hills, MI 1.5 miles north of M-5.

Top 3 employers of Farmington Hills are Botsford Hospital (6 miles southeast), Robert Bosch Corporation (2 miles northwest), and Farmington Public Schools.

Hills Tech Dr is 2 miles northwest. 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.

Independence Hills Subdivision School District

Independence Hills 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 less than a mile west. It has 536 students and it's rated 8/10 by greatschools.org. East Middle School is 5 miles east. The school offers after care to its 960 students. Power Upper Elementary School is 4.5 miles sout. It serves 690 students in grades 5 - 6 and provides a safe and caring environment, which allows students and staff to maximize individual growth as they make transitions in a changing world. Student population at Power Upper Elementary School is diverse. Farmington High School is 3 miles southeast. It is ranked 26th in Michigan by US News. It is rated 9 out of 10 by greatschools.org.

The GreatSchools Rating is a simple tool that helps you compare schools based on test scores and other available data, including student academic growth and college readiness.

There are also private schools near the subdivision.

St Fabian Elementary School is 3 miles northeast along 12 Mile Rd. The school 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.

3.5 miles east 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 4 miles southeast of the sudivision. 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.

The International School is 5 miles northeast. 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.

Mercy High School is 6 miles east. 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 3.5 miles northeast. OCC has 5 campuses and Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills is the largest. It's 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 is 4.5 miles northwest. 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 5 miles west. 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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