The "Cranbrook Hills" area refers to the highly desirable, affluent neighborhoods located in close proximity to the internationally renowned Cranbrook Educational Community in Bloomfield Hills. It is defined by its prestigious location, custom homes, and large lots.

It is important to note that "Cranbrook Hills" is a general descriptive term for a residential area, sometimes used interchangeably with "Cranbrook Road area," rather than a single, formally-named subdivision.

Here are the details on the area:

📍 Location and Association

  • Heart of Bloomfield Hills: This area is located in the prime section of Bloomfield Hills, surrounding the intersection of Cranbrook Road and Lone Pine Road.
  • The Cranbrook Community: The area's prestige is intrinsically linked to the nearby Cranbrook Educational Community (a National Historic Landmark), which includes:
  • Cranbrook Academy of Art
  • Cranbrook Institute of Science
  • Cranbrook House and Gardens (380 Lone Pine Road)
  • The private schools: Cranbrook Kingswood.
  • Jurisdiction: Depending on the exact street, properties may be within the small City of Bloomfield Hills or the adjacent Bloomfield Township, but all share the prestigious Bloomfield Hills address.

🏡 Housing and Architecture

  • Home Style: The area is characterized by large, custom-built estates and luxury homes. Architecture is highly varied, including stately Colonial Revivals, sprawling Ranches, and contemporary custom designs.
  • Age of Homes: Homes span a wide range of eras, with many original estates dating back to the 1920s and 1930s near the Cranbrook campus, interspersed with substantial custom homes built from the 1960s to the present day.
  • Lot Sizes: Properties feature generous, heavily wooded lots, often ranging from 0.5 acres to 2.5 acres or more, emphasizing privacy and a quiet, semi-rural residential environment.
  • Home Values: Real estate here is among the most valuable in the Detroit metro area, with many homes consistently priced in the $1 million to over $5 million range, particularly those on Cranbrook Road and its immediate side streets.

🏫 Schools

The area is primarily served by the highly-rated Bloomfield Hills School District.

  • Public Schools: Students typically attend the district's high-performing schools.
  • Private Schools: The proximity to the Cranbrook Schools (a top-tier private K-12 school) is a major draw for residents.

Surrounding Neighborhoods

"Cranbrook Hills" is surrounded by other exclusive communities:

  • Bloomfield Village: Located just east of the Cranbrook area, known for its formal, organized residential feel.
  • Lone Pine Road Estates: Located to the west, featuring large, classic estates.