How much are homes in Addison Township?

The current median sale price is $650K, with homes averaging 55 on the market. There are 21 active listings right now. Prices swing widely with lot size and acreage, so a quick comp pull is the best way to gauge a specific property.

How far is Addison Township from downtown Detroit?

About 38 miles, or close to an hour by car. There's no direct freeway, so most trips route through Oxford on M-24 or south through Lake Orion to reach I-75.

What school district is Addison Township in?

It's split across four: Oxford Community Schools covers most of the township, with parts in Lake Orion, Almont, and Romeo. Confirm the serving district by the home's address.

Is Addison Township rural or suburban?

Rural, mostly. Large lots, open space, and small unincorporated pockets like Leonard and Lakeville define it. It's not a subdivision-style suburb.

What's there to do in Addison Township?

The big one is Addison Oaks County Park, a 1,140-acre park with trails, camping, two lakes, and disc golf. For shopping and dining, residents head to Oxford, Rochester, or Lake Orion.

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Living in Addison Township, MI: A Local’s Guide

Addison Township covers a rural corner of northeast Oakland County, about 38 miles north of downtown Detroit and roughly an hour's drive without traffic. It's a civil township of around 6,256 people as of the 2020 census, which makes it one of the lower-density places in the county. People move here for land. Lots run large, the woods are real woods, and the unincorporated pockets of Leonard, Lakeville, and Campbell's Corner still read like separate small communities rather than subdivisions. If you want acreage and quiet within reach of Oxford and Rochester, this is where you look.

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What Addison Township is known for

Three things anchor the township. First is Addison Oaks County Park, a 1,140-acre park near Leonard with more than 20 miles of trails, a campground, two lakes, and an 18-hole disc golf course. Second is the rural character itself: large lots, horse property, and open space that's increasingly rare this close to the Detroit metro. Third is the village of Leonard, a small historic settlement in the northeast part of the township that gives the area a recognizable center.

Quiet, and spread out. Homes sit on bigger parcels, so you don't get the close-neighbor feel of a typical Oakland County subdivision. Daily errands usually mean a drive to Oxford or Rochester, since the township itself has limited retail. That tradeoff suits the people who choose it. You give up walkability and get space, trees, and dark skies instead. Hunting, horses, gardens, and a quick trip to the park are normal parts of the routine here.

Addison Township, by the numbers

median sale price

$650K

avg days on market

55

price yoy

+15.9%

active listings

21

Prices vary a lot here because the lots do. A small home on a couple of acres and a custom build on ten acres with a pole barn are not the same sale, even on the same road. If you want a real number for a specific property, we'll pull recent comparable sales nearby and walk you through them. No algorithm, just a free valuation based on what's actually selling.

Getting around

There's no freeway through Addison Township. The main connector is M-24 (Lapeer Road), which runs north-south through nearby Oxford to the west and links down to I-75 near Auburn Hills. Most commutes route through Oxford or south through Lake Orion to pick up the freeway. Plan on a real drive to anything regional: downtown Detroit is about 38 miles and close to an hour by car. The nearest full-service hospitals and major shopping are in the Rochester, Lake Orion, and Oxford areas rather than in the township itself.

Things to do in Addison Township

Camp, hike, or mountain bike at Addison Oaks County Park, including the lakeside Solar System Trail

Fish or paddle on Buhl Lake inside the park

Drive into Oxford for shopping, restaurants, and the downtown along M-24

Reach Rochester and Lake Orion to the south for a wider range of dining and retail

Ride or board horses on the area's equestrian properties and park trails

Is Addison Township a good place to buy?

It depends on what you want. If you're after land, privacy, and outdoor access, and you don't mind driving for groceries and the freeway, Addison Township delivers something most of Oakland County can't. The honest tradeoff is convenience. There's no walkable town center, no quick freeway ramp, and limited shopping inside the township. Buyers who value space over errands tend to love it. Buyers who want to walk to a coffee shop should probably look elsewhere.

The homes

The housing here skews toward single-family homes on acreage, including ranches, custom builds, and properties with outbuildings, barns, or room for horses. You'll find newer custom homes alongside older farmhouses and rural parcels. Subdivisions exist but they're the exception, not the rule. Lot size is usually the headline feature, and waterfront or near-water property shows up around the township's lakes.

Schools

Addison Township is split across several school districts depending on the address. Most of the township is served by Oxford Community Schools, with portions falling into Lake Orion Community Schools, Almont Community Schools, and Romeo Community Schools. Because the township straddles four districts, the boundary matters a great deal here. Always confirm the serving school for a specific home by its address before you make an offer.

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