Oakland County · Michigan
The southwest corner of Oakland County — and the MARK Z team’s backyard, with the Z office right on Twelve Mile Road.
Novi sits where I-96, I-696, I-275, and M-5 all come together — which is exactly why so much of Metro Detroit’s retail, dining, and new construction landed here. Twelve Oaks Mall, Novi Town Center, and the Grand River corridor anchor the commercial side; behind them stretch some of the region’s most consistently in-demand subdivisions, from established tree-lined streets off Ten Mile to lakefront estates at Island Lake and gated homes in Bellagio.
The housing mix is broader than most suburbs can offer: 1970s–80s colonials in neighborhoods like Meadowbrook Glens and Village Oaks, 1990s–2000s builds in Chase Farms and Tollgate Woods, golf-course condos at the Maples of Novi, townhomes near the mall, and true lake living along Walled Lake’s southern shore. Novi Community Schools — routinely ranked among Michigan’s best — keep demand strong across every price band.
For the MARK Z team, Novi isn’t just another market — it’s home. The Z office sits at 40020 W. Twelve Mile Road, minutes from every subdivision in the city, and the team has helped hundreds of families buy and sell here. If a listing hits the Novi MLS, this office knows about it the same day.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS estimates (approx., rounded)
One of Michigan’s most decorated districts — Novi High School regularly places among the state’s top schools, and district-wide performance keeps resale demand steady in every subdivision it serves.
Twelve Oaks Mall, Novi Town Center, Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, and the West Oaks corridor put more shopping and dining in one place than anywhere else on Metro Detroit’s west side.
Novi’s north end touches Walled Lake, with beach access at Pavilion Shore, mountain-bike trails at Lakeshore Park, and a mix of updated lake cottages and rebuilt waterfront homes along South and East Lake Drive.
I-96, I-696, I-275, and M-5 converge here — downtown Detroit, Ann Arbor, and DTW are each about half an hour, which is why commuters from every direction land in Novi.
From Toll Brothers estates at Island Lake to townhome communities near Grand River, Novi has stayed one of Oakland County’s most active new-build markets for two decades running.
MARK Z — Z Real Estate Experts is headquartered at 40020 W. Twelve Mile Road. Novi buyers and sellers work with a team that drives these streets every single day.
Price ranges are approximate and move with the market — ask the team for current block-level comps.
Twelve newest listings, straight from the MLS — updated continuously.
| Property type | Typical fees | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard subdivision HOAs | $200–$900 /yr | Entrances, common areas, sidewalks; typical for most post-1990 subs |
| Luxury & gated communities | $800–$2,000+ /yr | Island Lake and Bellagio add gates, clubhouse, beach or boat amenities |
| Condo & townhome associations | $250–$450 /mo | Exterior, roof, snow, and lawn typically covered — verify what’s bundled |
| Walled Lake beach associations | $50–$300 /yr | Some north-end neighborhoods carry optional lake-access or beach dues |
| Established single-family streets | Modest or none | Many 1960s–80s neighborhoods have voluntary or no association |
Worth knowing
| School | Grades | District / Type |
|---|---|---|
| Novi High School | 9–12 | Novi Community School District |
| Novi Middle School | 7–8 | Novi Community School District |
| Novi Meadows School | 5–6 | Novi Community School District |
| Village Oaks Elementary | K–4 | Novi Community School District |
School attendance zones are address-specific and change over time. Always verify enrollment eligibility directly with the school or district before making a purchase decision. School information is provided for convenience only and is not a guarantee of enrollment.
| Northville | From $400K | Storybook Victorian downtown ten minutes south on Novi Road. | → |
| Farmington Hills | From $300K | Established neighborhoods and wooded lots straight down I-696. | → |
| West Bloomfield | From $350K | Lake-country living one township north, from Pine Lake to Walnut Lake. | → |
| Plymouth | From $350K | Walkable downtown built around Kellogg Park, 20 minutes down Beck Road. | → |
| Livonia | From $250K | Mid-century ranches and colonials with quick I-96 and I-275 access. | → |
| Detroit | From $100K | Lofts, historic districts, and investment opportunity 30 minutes east. | → |
Living in Novi means never planning around a drive: Twelve Oaks and a hundred restaurants are minutes away, summer nights happen at Pavilion Shore on Walled Lake, and fall Fridays belong to Novi High football. The Suburban Collection Showplace fills the calendar with everything from home shows to the region’s biggest expos.
When you do leave, four freeways make it painless — downtown Detroit, Ann Arbor, and DTW are each about thirty minutes door to door. It’s the rare suburb where the shopping, the lake, and the commute all pull in the same direction.
Buying, selling, or investing in Novi — the team that closes more Metro Detroit homes than anyone is one call away.