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Welcome to Blaine Lake

Blaine Lake is a small private lake on Hartland Township's southern border with Brighton Township (Ed Constable Team lake guide), about 13.4 miles from downtown Fenton. When I checked in October 2026, my site had no Blaine Lake listings, so the button above shows all Hartland Township waterfront homes, and I'm happy to set up a saved search just for Blaine Lake.

Lake Overview

• Location: Hartland Township, Livingston County, west of old US-23 (a local agent's Hartland-area lake guide).
• Size: about 31 acres in DNR data (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA); the EGLE 2017 National Lakes Assessment fact sheet lists 29 acres, and the Ed Constable Team lake guide lists 30.
• Depth: the EGLE 2017 National Lakes Assessment fact sheet lists a depth of 31.8 feet.
• Water quality: the state rated Blaine oligotrophic (low nutrients), with a 17.7-foot Secchi clarity reading versus an 8.6-foot Michigan average in that study (EGLE 2017 National Lakes Assessment fact sheet).
• Public access: the Ed Constable Team lake guide says there is no public access.
• Boating: I didn't find a Michigan DNR local watercraft control naming Blaine Lake (Michigan DNR Livingston County watercraft controls).
• Shoreline: Microsoft building-footprint map data shows about 20 buildings near the shore.

Living on Blaine Lake

Blaine Lake is small, clear and open. A local agent's Hartland-area lake guide describes a round lake in an open setting, with mostly smaller, older cottages, some now used year-round.

Hartland Township & Schools

Blaine Lake is in Hartland Township. The Hartland Township waterfront listings I checked in October 2026 were all in Hartland Consolidated Schools. The same local guide says homes here use wells and septic systems (a local agent's Hartland-area lake guide). I confirm the district and utilities for every address. See my Hartland community page for more.

Tips for Buyers

• Understand riparian rights. Michigan waterfront ("riparian") owners generally have rights to dock and reach the water (EGLE inland lakes guide). "Lake privileges" or a shared lot is different, so read the deed and any easement.
• Know the local rules. I'll check Hartland Township zoning, association rules, and any dock or shoreline rules for the specific parcel.
• Seawalls and permanent docks generally need an EGLE permit, while seasonal docks usually don't (EGLE dock handout). Ask for permit records.
• Confirm sewer or septic and well, and schedule inspections for any private system.
• Check the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and get a flood insurance quote early.
• I didn't find a published lake association or lake special assessment for Blaine Lake. I'll confirm any dues or assessments on the parcel in writing.
• Taxable value generally "uncaps" after a sale (MCL 211.27a), so don't budget off the seller's tax bill.
• With only about 20 buildings near the shore, comparable sales are scarce, so we'll lean on nearby lake sales to price an offer.

Tips for Sellers

• Lead with the clear water and the quiet, small-lake setting.
• Have well and septic records ready.
• Document your frontage, dock and water depth at the shore.

FAQ

How clear is Blaine Lake?

Very clear for Michigan. The state's 2017 sample showed a 17.7-foot Secchi reading (EGLE 2017 National Lakes Assessment fact sheet).

How big is Blaine Lake?

About 31 acres in DNR data (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA).

Is there public access?

I didn't find any. The Ed Constable Team lake guide says there is no public access.

Let's Talk Lake Life

Thinking about Blaine Lake? I'd love to help you be first in line. Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.