Reserves of Auburn Hills

Independent Assessment

Reserves of Auburn Hills' age-restricted status is independently confirmed by both 55places.com and activeadultliving.com, though the recorded condominium master deed's specific age-restriction and verification language was not directly reviewed. A minor, unresolved discrepancy exists on total home count: 55places and most aggregator sources state 62 homes, while a Grandview-affiliated new-construction source describes '65 beautiful ranch and 1.5-story new construction condominiums.' The difference is small and does not affect the overall picture of a small, gated, new-construction community; 62 is treated as the more consistently reported figure across independent sources, though buyers should confirm the discrepancy.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want new-construction finishes at a lower price point than Kensington Ridge by Del Webb, combined with a gated entry and a small, relationship-oriented community, will find Reserves of Auburn Hills appealing. It suits buyers who prioritize security and a curated, intimate social scene over resort-scale amenities like an indoor pool, golf simulator, or a full-time lifestyle director.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Reserves of Auburn Hills was built by Grandview Building Inc., with new-construction condominium homes described as ranch and 1.5-story configurations. An exact construction start date has not been independently confirmed; one aggregator source suggests construction began around 2018. The community sits adjacent to a private four-acre nature preserve with walking trails leading to a scenic pond.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reserves of Auburn Hills is positioned in the low-to-mid $500,000s, with one aggregator source reporting an average price around $519,000. This places it below Kensington Ridge by Del Webb's roughly $680,000 average and above the older, more affordable Heritage in the Hills, making it a mid-tier new-construction option within Auburn Hills' cluster of 55+ communities. Buyers should confirm current available inventory and pricing directly with the builder or a local agent, since new-construction pricing can shift by phase and remaining lot availability.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Reserves of Auburn Hills is a new-construction community described as actively selling; the current percentage of homes sold versus remaining builder inventory has not been independently confirmed. Buyers should confirm current availability, remaining phases, and any builder incentives directly with Grandview Building Inc. or a local agent.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Reserves of Auburn Hills are subject to City of Auburn Hills and Oakland County property tax administration. As new-construction purchases, taxable value generally starts at State Equalized Value (SEV, roughly 50% of market value) with no Proposal A cap-suppression benefit from a prior owner. Auburn Hills' current homestead millage rate and the condominium association's master insurance coverage have not been independently confirmed; buyers should confirm both directly with the Oakland County Equalization Division and the association before purchasing.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

As one of the smallest gated new-construction 55+ communities in the Detroit metro area, Reserves of Auburn Hills offers a quieter, more curated social environment than larger resort-style communities, built around its adjacent four-acre nature preserve and scenic pond rather than a large clubhouse-centered amenity package. This suits buyers who prioritize a gated, low-maintenance new-construction home and a small number of neighbors over an extensive activities calendar.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Reserves of Auburn Hills is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, within Oakland County, near Oakland University and the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets shopping corridor. Buyers should confirm the exact address and current specific drive times to preferred shopping, medical, and highway access points directly with the builder or a local agent.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Both 55places.com and activeadultliving.com independently and specifically describe Reserves of Auburn Hills as an age-restricted 55+ community, which is treated as a reasonably confirming signal that the community is legally age-restricted 55+. Buyers should request that documentation and confirm the association's current age-verification procedure directly before purchasing, as the recorded condominium master deed's specific age-restriction and verification language was not directly reviewed.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

At 62 (or possibly 65) total homes, Reserves of Auburn Hills offers a much more limited amenity package and social scene than larger 55+ communities in the region -- buyers seeking resort-scale programming, an indoor pool, or a dedicated lifestyle director should look elsewhere. An unresolved small discrepancy in the total home count across sources (62 versus 65) also exists, and current construction-completion status and what percentage of homes remain available from the builder versus resale could not be independently confirmed.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Auburn Hills' cluster of Oakland County 55+ communities, Reserves of Auburn Hills occupies a mid-tier price and scale position: smaller and less expensive than Kensington Ridge by Del Webb in nearby Milford, but newer and higher-priced than the older, more affordable Heritage in the Hills. It is broadly comparable in scale and gated-entry positioning to Villa Montclair, also in Auburn Hills, though Villa Montclair offers detached rather than attached/condominium homes and generally higher pricing.

Current Listings

A connected local agent, or Grandview Building Inc. directly, can provide current available Reserves of Auburn Hills listings and remaining builder inventory.

Is Reserves of Auburn Hills a legally age-restricted 55+ community?

Both 55places.com and activeadultliving.com independently describe it as an age-restricted 55+ community. Buyers should confirm the exact legal restriction and verification procedure directly with the association, as the recorded condominium master deed's specific restriction language was not directly reviewed.

How many homes are in Reserves of Auburn Hills?

Most sources, including 55places, describe 62 total homesites, though one builder-affiliated source describes 65 ranch and 1.5-story units. The discrepancy could not be fully reconciled; buyers should confirm the current total directly with the builder.

How much do homes cost at Reserves of Auburn Hills?

Broadly in the low-to-mid $500,000s, with one aggregator source reporting an average price around $519,000. This positions it below Kensington Ridge by Del Webb and above the older Heritage in the Hills within Auburn Hills' 55+ community cluster.

Who built Reserves of Auburn Hills?

Grandview Building Inc. built the community as new-construction condominium homes in ranch and 1.5-story configurations.