The area encompassing Oakland Hills Vistas and Peabody Orchards is an exclusive and highly desirable residential region located in Bloomfield Township, although it uses a prestigious Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301/48302 address. This area is defined by its adjacency to the world-renowned Oakland Hills Country Club and is considered part of the affluent "Bloomfield Hills South" area.

Here are the detailed specifics for these neighborhoods:

⛳ Oakland Hills Vistas

  • Location: This subdivision is situated in the southern part of the general Bloomfield Hills area, directly adjacent to the western boundary of the Oakland Hills Country Club (home to the famed South Course).
  • Housing: Oakland Hills Vistas features a mix of high-end homes, including both established custom residences and newer luxury construction.
  • Architecture: The homes are large, stately, and typically custom-built. Recent listings have featured properties with over 7,800 square feet.
  • Value: Real estate in this small, exclusive subdivision is consistently high-value, with properties generally listing in the multi-million dollar range (e.g., up to $4.99 million in recent years).
  • Defining Feature: The subdivision's name implies its prime location, which offers views or immediate proximity to the rolling terrain and manicured grounds of the Oakland Hills Country Club.

🍎 Peabody Orchards (and Peabody Orchards Lakeside)

  • Location: Peabody Orchards is located just north of Oakland Hills Vistas and is also situated near the Oakland Hills Country Club, as well as Gilbert Lake.
  • Historical Note: The name "Orchards" references the area's history; the land where nearby Lone Pine Road Estates (just north of Peabody Orchards) now sits was once owned by the Peabody family and was a working apple orchard in the late 1800s.
  • Housing:
  • This community includes a mix of large single-family homes and a distinct condo area known as Peabody Orchards Lakeside.
  • The single-family homes are generally spacious, built starting around the 1980s, and sit on sizable lots (often around 0.75 acres).
  • Lakeside Condos: The "Lakeside" portion of the subdivision offers condo-style living, with some units featuring water access or views of Gilbert Lake.
  • Value: Homes in Peabody Orchards typically command high values, often ranging from over $1 million up to the mid-$1-million range depending on lake access and customization.

Key Overarching Details

FeatureDetailsSchool DistrictBoth subdivisions are served by the highly-rated Bloomfield Hills School District.MunicipalityThey are located within Bloomfield Township, but share the prestigious Bloomfield Hills postal address and reputation.ProximityThese neighborhoods are ideally situated for easy access to:* Oakland Hills Country Club: A short, exclusive drive or walk for members.* Birmingham: The walkable downtown area with high-end dining and retail is a short drive away.Community TypeThe area is part of the "Bloomfield Hills South" segment, known for its privacy, mature trees, and executive-level demographic.