Jackie Hawley
Keller Williams Premier

All Sports Lake Orion

All Sports Lake Orion

Orion Township, nestled in the heart of Oakland County, Michigan, boasts a serene gem known as Lake Orion. This picturesque lake, named after the mythical hunter Orion, offers residents and visitors alike a stunning backdrop for  outdoor recreation and relaxation.

Surrounded by lush greenery and charming neighborhoods, Lake Orion provides ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming during the warmer months. In winter, the frozen expanse transforms into a haven for ice fishing and skating enthusiasts.

The township itself is a vibrant community, blending small-town charm with modern amenities. Residents enjoy easy access to local parks, trails, and bustling downtown areas, where quaint shops and eateries line the streets. With its scenic beauty and welcoming atmosphere, Orion Township and Lake Orion epitomize the quintessential Michigan experience.

Lakefront real estate on Lake Orion has always been a good investment. Comparing year to year really isn't a very accurate barometer (not enough sales- 1 or 2 extremely high or low sales can skew the numbers), so I went back 5 years. First I will compare last year (2023) to 5 years previous (2018). Second I will have a breakdown of sales for each year, and after I learn how to display the IDX I should have a feed showing a more detailed display with photos for both sold and active listings.

Both 2023 and 2018 showed 24 lakefront/canal front sales on Lake Orion (per RealComp MLS). In 2018 the prices ranged from $277,500-$784,000. In 2023 the sales prices ranged from $240,000-$1,550,000. In 2018 only 17% of the sales were over $500,000, whereas 50% of the sales in 2023 were over $500K. In fact 38% of the sales in 2023 were higher than the highest price in 2018.

In 2022 there were 20 sales ranging in price from $302,500-$1,310,000. 1 sale over a million, 1 in the $900's, 4 in the $800's, 6 in the $700's, 2 in the $600's, 3 in the $500's, 1 in the $400's and 2 in the $300's.

There were 36 sales in 2021 ranging from $325,000-$1,410,000. There were 5 sales over a million, 1 in the $800's, 6 in the $700's, 5 in the $600's, 3 in the $500's, 10 in the $400's and 6 in the $300's.

2023 Home Sales                 2018 Home Sales
24 Units                                24 Units
$277,500-$784,000               $240,000-$1,550,000
1 sale in the $200's                1 sale in the $200's
11 sales in the $300's            3 sales in the $300's
9 sales in the $400's              1 sale in the $400's
1 sale in the $500's                 7 sales in the $500's
1 sale in the $600's                 1 sale in the $600's
2 sales in the $700's               2 sales in the $700's
3 sales in the $800's
3 sales in the $900's
3 sales over a million

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