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Welcome to Long Lake

This page covers Long Lake in Hartland Township, Livingston County, about 12.4 miles from downtown Fenton. It's not the small Long Lake in Davison Township (see my Davison Long Lake page). When I checked in October 2026, my site had no Long Lake listings, so the button above shows all Hartland Township waterfront homes, and I'm happy to set up a saved search just for Long Lake.

Lake Overview

• Location: Hartland Township, next to Handy, Maxfield and Round lakes (Handy Lake association).
• Size: about 178 acres in DNR data (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA); the Livingston County Drain Commissioner lists 174 acres, and the Ed Constable Team lake guide lists 146.
• Depth: the Ed Constable Team lake guide lists a depth of 125 feet.
• Lake level: a 1947 court order set the legal level (Livingston County Drain Commissioner); the current dam dates to 1951-1952 (Long Lake Dam meeting slides).
• Neighborhoods: TriLakes Inc., a private subdivision from 1925, has lakefront and access homes on Round, Handy and Long lakes.
• 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 Long Lake in Hartland Township (Michigan DNR Livingston County watercraft controls).
• Shoreline: Microsoft building-footprint map data shows about 126 buildings near the shore.

Living on Long Lake

A local agent's Hartland-area lake guide calls Long Lake Hartland's largest all-sports lake, with 1970s-1990s ranches on the west side and older cottages turned year-round homes on the north and east.

Hartland Township & Schools

Long Lake is in Hartland Township. The Hartland Township waterfront listings I checked in October 2026 were all in Hartland Consolidated Schools, but I confirm the district, well and septic or sewer 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.
• About 707 properties with deeded Long or Maxfield Lake access are in the Long Lake Dam special assessment district (Long Lake Dam meeting slides), and a $400,000 repair roll went to hearing December 17, 2025 (2025 hearing notice). I'll get the parcel's assessment in writing.
• Taxable value generally "uncaps" after a sale (MCL 211.27a), so don't budget off the seller's tax bill.
• Many Michigan lakes are named Long Lake, so I verify the township and Water Name on every listing.

Tips for Sellers

• Lead with the size and all-sports water.
• Use "Long Lake, Hartland Township" in your listing.
• Have your dam assessment status ready.

FAQ

Is this the Long Lake in Davison?

No. That's a small Genesee County lake. This page covers Hartland Township's Long Lake.

How big is Long Lake?

About 178 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

Dreaming of summers on Long Lake? I'd love to help you find your spot. Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.