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Welcome to Lyons Lake

Lyons Lake is a small lake in Brighton Township, Livingston County, about 1.7 miles northeast of downtown Brighton and about 17.4 miles from downtown Fenton. When I checked in October 2026, my site had no Lyons Lake listings, so the button above shows all Brighton Township waterfront homes, and I'm happy to set up a saved search just for Lyons Lake.

Lake Overview

• Location: Brighton Township, about 1.7 miles northeast of Brighton (USGS place-name record); the MichiganLakes.com directory places School Lake just north of it.
• Size: about 25 acres in DNR data (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA); EGLE MiEnviro inland lakes mapping shows about 25 acres.
• Boating: a local agent's Peninsula neighborhood page describes Lyons Lake as a no-wake lake. I didn't find a DNR watercraft control naming it (Michigan DNR Livingston County watercraft controls).
• Public access: I didn't find a published public boat launch for Lyons Lake. Ask me, and we'll confirm what applies to a specific home.
• Shoreline: Microsoft building-footprint map data shows only about 21 buildings near the shore.

Living on Lyons Lake

Lyons Lake life is about quiet water and a neighborhood feel. The Peninsula subdivision near S. Old US-23 offers a community pool, trails, tennis courts and private lake access (a local agent's Peninsula neighborhood page), and a 2025 Peninsula listing mentioned a community dock on Lyons Lake. That home came with lake privileges rather than private frontage.

Brighton Township & Schools

Lyons Lake is in Brighton Township. The Peninsula neighborhood is in Brighton Area Schools (a local agent's Peninsula neighborhood page), and I confirm the district and utilities for every address.

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 Brighton 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 Lyons Lake. The 2025 Peninsula listing showed association assessments of $275 a month, so I'll confirm HOA dues and any assessments in writing.
• Taxable value generally "uncaps" after a sale (MCL 211.27a), so don't budget off the seller's tax bill.
• Ask whether a home has private frontage, a deeded easement, or shared lake privileges and a dock slip, and get the HOA's dock rules.

Tips for Sellers

• Lead with the quiet water and neighborhood amenities.
• Spell out exactly what lake access comes with the home: frontage, privileges or a dock slip.
• Have HOA documents, dock rules and utility records ready.

FAQ

Is Lyons Lake a no-wake lake?

A local agent's Peninsula neighborhood page says so, but I didn't find a DNR control naming it (Michigan DNR Livingston County watercraft controls). I'll confirm the rules with the association.

Is there a public boat launch?

Not that I found. I'll confirm what lake access comes with any home.

How big is Lyons Lake?

About 25 acres in DNR data (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA).

Let's Talk Lake Life

Curious about Lyons Lake? I'd love to help you watch for the right home. Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.