By Tom Gilliam, RE/MAX Classic · Published November 9, 2026
A useful real estate case study should make the details easier to understand. Here is a documented Farmington Hills sale, along with the questions I would encourage any seller to ask when comparing it with another home.
Historical sale: 30645 Turtle Creek, Farmington Hills, MI 48331, closed for $520,000 on July 21, 2025. Public listing records identify Tom Gilliam of RE/MAX Classic as the listing agent. This is a completed transaction, not a current listing or a current-value estimate.
The featured image identifies Tom Gilliam; it is not a photograph of this property.
The property and the listing record
The colonial is in the Ramblewood community. The 2025 listing describes five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, including a bedroom and full bathroom on the basement level. The reported finished space consists of 2,914 square feet above grade and approximately 1,000 square feet of finished basement area.
That distinction matters. When you compare homes, check whether the square-footage totals describe the same kinds of space. A finished lower level can be useful, but combining it with above-grade space without explanation can make two listings difficult to compare.
Asking price and closing price
Realtor.com’s displayed history shows a $526,000 listing on May 28, 2025, followed by the July closing. The $520,000 sale price is approximately 98.9% of that displayed asking price, a difference of $6,000.
This is a comparison of two prices. It does not establish the seller’s net proceeds or account for concessions, transaction expenses or other contract terms. It also does not tell us, by itself, whether a property sold above or below its market value.
Understand what the timeline measures
The displayed listing-to-closing dates span 54 calendar days. Homes.com separately reports 41 days on market. Those figures measure different things. The period from listing to closing can include time under contract, while a portal’s days-on-market figure depends on the listing data and status history it receives.
For that reason, this case study does not call the 54-day span marketing time or infer a contract date. A seller comparing timelines should ask for the full listing history and the definition behind each number.
Three questions to bring to your own pricing conversation
- Are the properties comparable? Consider location, condition, layout and the way living area is reported, rather than matching on a single headline number.
- Which asking price is being compared? Original and final list prices can differ. A sale-to-list percentage should identify its denominator.
- What does the result leave out? A published closing price is useful evidence, but it is not a complete accounting of contract terms, costs or the seller’s circumstances.
Tom’s Take
I want sellers to understand the comparison behind a pricing recommendation. The asking price is one part of the picture. Condition, layout, competing homes and the terms of an offer matter, too. A past sale gives us context, but we still need to evaluate the market your home will enter today.
This case documents a particular transaction. It does not claim that one marketing tactic caused the outcome or promise a similar price or timeline for another property.
Questions and answers
Is 30645 Turtle Creek currently offered for sale?
This case study concerns the completed July 2025 sale. It is not an advertisement of present availability.
Does the reported finished area consist entirely of above-grade space?
No. The listing separates above-grade living area from finished basement space. Buyers and sellers should keep that distinction when comparing properties.
Does the sale-to-list percentage show the seller’s net proceeds?
No. It compares the closing price with a stated asking price. It does not account for concessions, commissions or other transaction costs.
Can this sale establish what my home is worth today?
Not on its own. A current comparative market analysis should consider relevant recent sales, competing listings, property condition and applicable market conditions.
Sources and scope
Public MLS-fed records: Homes.com property record and listing attribution and Realtor.com property history and area breakdown, reviewed November 9, 2026. MichRIC MLS 25024486. Syndicated records can contain differences or later revisions. No private seller information or unconfirmed negotiations are included.
Planning a sale in Farmington Hills or Oakland County? Call or text 248-790-5594 or contact Tom Gilliam to discuss a current, property-specific plan. You can also explore seller resources.
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