The Echo Park subdivision is an affluent, well-established neighborhood known for its spacious, custom-built homes in the greater Bloomfield Hills area.

It's important to note that like many communities using the Bloomfield Hills mailing address, Echo Park is located in Bloomfield Township, not the smaller City of Bloomfield Hills proper.

Here are the detailed specifics for the Echo Park area:

📍 Location and Geography

  • Municipality: Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
  • Location: The subdivision (which is divided into Echo Park #1 and Echo Park #2) is generally located west of Telegraph Road (US-24) and south of West Long Lake Road, offering convenient access to major commuting routes.
  • Associated Lake: The area is near Echo Lake (sometimes called Hidden Lake). Echo Lake is a small, private, non-all-sports body of water, meaning motorboats are prohibited. While only about 14 houses are directly on the lake, the tranquil water feature contributes to the neighborhood's quiet atmosphere.
  • Lakefront homes are highly desirable and typically do not feature the issues of high tension wires or busy main roads.

🏡 Housing and Real Estate

  • Age of Homes: The homes in Echo Park are a mix of custom builds, primarily constructed in a concentrated period from the late 1980s to the early 1990s (e.g., 1986 to 1994).
  • Home Styles: The architecture is predominantly custom-designed Colonial or contemporary luxury styles, built with high-end materials.
  • Home Size: Residences are large, catering to the executive demographic of the area:
  • Square Footage: Homes typically range from around 4,700 square feet to over 7,800 square feet in size.
  • Features: Properties commonly feature 5 to 6 bedrooms, 3 to 7 bathrooms, and 3- to 4-car garages, and almost all have basements.
  • Home Values: Echo Park is a high-value community. Recent property estimates and sales often fall in the $1.2 million to over $1.8 million range, depending on size, updates, and whether the property is lakefront.

🤝 Community and Governance

  • Homeowners Association (HOA): Yes, Echo Park has an active HOA.
  • Fees: Annual or monthly HOA fees are used for maintenance and community functions. Recent listings show HOA fees around $150 monthly for some units.
  • Subdivision Maintenance: The Bloomfield Township government has historically assessed properties in this area for special assessment improvements, such as road repaving, confirming the boundaries of the Echo Park #1 and #2 Subdivisions.

🏫 Schools

  • School District: The entire area is served by the highly-rated Bloomfield Hills School District (BHSD).
  • Assigned Schools: Students in Echo Park are typically assigned to well-regarded schools within the BHSD.