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Welcome to Little Long Lake
Little Long Lake is a small residential lake in the Lake Fenton area of Fenton Township — about four miles from downtown Fenton. There's no Little Long Lake listing right now, so the Fenton Township waterfront listings appear below. Here's what I share with clients who want a quieter shoreline close to the bigger lakes.
Lake Overview
- Location: Fenton Charter Township, Genesee County, about 3.9 miles from downtown Fenton; inside the Lake Fenton census-designated place.
- Size: about 16 acres (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA).
- Boating: I didn't find a published DNR watercraft control or all-sports label for Little Long Lake. We'll check rules for a given parcel.
- Public access: I didn't find a published public boat launch. Ask me, and we'll confirm what applies to a specific home.
Living on Little Long Lake
Little Long Lake is for buyers who want a small-lake feel inside the Lake Fenton neighborhood. You're close to Lake Fenton, Silver Lake Park and downtown Fenton when you want more activity, and home at night on a quieter shoreline. Inventory turns over less often than on the bigger all-sports lakes, so when a home comes up I move quickly with the right buyers.
Fenton Township & Schools
Little Long Lake is in Fenton Township, so township taxes and services apply (Fenton Township). The Lake Fenton area is often served by Lake Fenton Community Schools, and parts of the township are in Fenton Area Public Schools. I confirm the district for every address before you write an offer.
Tips for Buyers
- Understand riparian rights. In Michigan, waterfront ("riparian") owners generally have rights to dock and reach the water (EGLE inland lakes guide). An off-water home with "lake privileges" or a shared lot is a different thing, so read the deed and any easement carefully.
- Know the township rules. Fenton Township does not permit lake access for non-riparian use (as quoted by the Lake Fenton Property Owners Association). If a home is sold with lake access but no frontage, we'll confirm exactly what that access allows.
- Seawalls and permanent docks generally need an EGLE permit, while seasonal docks removed each year usually don't (EGLE dock handout). Ask the seller for permit records on any shoreline work.
- Find out whether the home is on public sewer or a private septic system and whether water comes from a well, and plan time for well and septic inspections if it has them.
- Look the address up on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and get a flood insurance quote early.
- Ask whether there's a lake or subdivision association, what the dues are, and whether any special assessments apply to the parcel. I'll get that in writing.
- Budget for taxes to reset. A home's taxable value generally "uncaps" the year after a sale (MCL 211.27a), so don't plan off the seller's current bill.
Tips for Sellers
- Lead with the small-lake setting and proximity to Lake Fenton and downtown.
- Document your frontage, dock, seawall permits and water depth at the shore.
- Have well, septic or sewer records ready.
FAQ
How big is Little Long Lake?
About 16 acres (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA).
Is Little Long Lake an all-sports lake?
I didn't find a published source labeling Little Long Lake as all-sports. We'll confirm any boat rules that apply to a specific home.
Which school district is Little Long Lake in?
It depends on the address. The Lake Fenton area is often in Lake Fenton Community Schools; confirm the district for the specific home.
Let's Talk Lake Life
Curious about Little Long Lake or other Lake Fenton-area lakes? I'd love to help. Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.
