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Welcome to Loon Lake
Loon Lake is one of the larger residential lakes in Fenton Township — about 156 acres, with Linden as the nearest town for many addresses. Local lake guides list it as an all-sports lake. The current listings appear below. Here's what I share with clients.
Lake Overview
- Location: Fenton Charter Township, Genesee County, about 3.6 miles from downtown Fenton; Linden is the nearest town for many homes.
- Size: about 156 acres (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA).
- All-sports: yes (Ed Constable Team lake guide).
- Public access: I didn't find a published public boat launch for Loon Lake. Ask me, and we'll confirm what applies to a specific home.
Living on Loon Lake
Loon Lake is for buyers who want room to ski, tube and run a bigger boat without leaving Fenton Township. The shoreline has a real residential neighborhood feel, and you're still close to Linden and downtown Fenton for dinner, schools and errands. If you're comparing all-sports options near Fenton, this is one I walk clients through alongside Silver Lake and Lake Ponemah.
Fenton Township & Schools
Loon Lake is in Fenton Township, so township taxes and services apply (Fenton Township). A current listing lists Lake Fenton Community Schools (Minnetonka Drive). Parts of the township are in Fenton Area Public Schools or other districts, so 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 all-sports use and acreage — buyers comparing Fenton Township lakes will ask.
- Document your frontage, dock, seawall permits and water depth at the shore.
- Confirm your school district before we list — it's one of the first questions buyers ask.
FAQ
Is Loon Lake an all-sports lake?
Yes. Local lake guides list Loon Lake as all-sports (Ed Constable Team lake guide).
How big is Loon Lake?
About 156 acres (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA).
Which school district is Loon Lake in?
A current listing lists Lake Fenton Community Schools. Confirm the district for any specific address.
Let's Talk Lake Life
Thinking about a home on Loon Lake? I'd love to help you compare it with the other Fenton Township all-sports lakes. Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.
