The Devon Hills area is a well-established, desirable, and traditionally affluent residential community located in Bloomfield Township, although it uses the prestigious Bloomfield Hills postal address (typically 48302).

It is sometimes referred to as "Devon Hills Estates" due to the large size and value of its properties.

Here are the detailed specifics for the Devon Hills subdivision:

📍 Location and Jurisdiction

  • Municipality: Bloomfield Township, Michigan (not the City of Bloomfield Hills).
  • Location: The neighborhood is centrally located, often near or off of Lahser Road, offering excellent access to major roads and nearby amenities in Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills.

🏡 Housing and Real Estate

  • Age of Homes: Devon Hills is a mature neighborhood, with many of the homes originally constructed in the 1950s and 1960s (e.g., 1963).
  • Architecture: The community features a variety of architectural styles typical of the era, including:
  • Colonial
  • Contemporary
  • Split-Level
  • Many of these homes have been extensively updated, remodeled, or expanded to include modern luxury finishes, open-concept kitchens (granite, stainless steel), and high-end materials like marble and hardwood.
  • Lot Sizes: Homes sit on comfortably large, spacious lots, often around 0.5 acres (half an acre) or slightly larger.
  • Home Values: Real estate in Devon Hills is high-value and competitive due to the location and school district.
  • Prices for well-maintained or original homes typically start around the $700,000s.
  • Fully remodeled, larger, or updated luxury homes can easily command prices in the $1.2 million to $1.5 million range or more.

🤝 Community and Governance

  • Homeowners Association (HOA): Yes, the subdivision has an active organization, the Devon Hills Community Association.
  • Purpose: The HOA is involved in coordinating neighborhood communications, preserving property values, and addressing community matters, including communicating with homeowners about dues and neighborhood updates.
  • Amenities: While it's primarily a single-family residential area, some sections of the broader area may include luxury gated apartments or condos with their own amenities (like pools and fitness centers), though the core Devon Hills subdivision is known for single-family homes.

🏫 Schools

  • School District: The entire Devon Hills area is served by the highly-rated Bloomfield Hills School District (BHSD).
  • Proximity: The neighborhood's location provides excellent access to the district's high-performing elementary, middle, and high schools.