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Welcome to Maxfield Lake

Maxfield Lake is a private lake in Hartland Township, Livingston County, about 11.8 miles from downtown Fenton, in the cluster of lakes near M-59 and US-23. When I checked in October 2026, my site had a current Maxfield Lake listing, and the button above always shows what's available today.

Lake Overview

• Location: Hartland Township, Livingston County, next to Handy, Long and Round lakes (Handy Lake association) and west of Long Lake (Ed Constable Team lake guide).
• Size: about 68 acres in DNR data (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA); EGLE MiEnviro inland lakes mapping shows about 68 acres, and the Ed Constable Team lake guide lists 90.
• All-sports: a current listing describes all-sports Maxfield Lake.
• Lake level: the Long Lake Dam holds the level for both Long and Maxfield lakes (Long Lake Dam meeting slides), under a 1947 court order (Livingston County Drain Commissioner).
• Neighborhoods: Maxfield Park, Handy-Maxfield Shores and Maxfield Lake Grove are among the subdivisions with deeded access (Long Lake Dam meeting slides).
• 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 Maxfield Lake (Michigan DNR Livingston County watercraft controls).
• Shoreline: Microsoft building-footprint map data shows about 82 buildings near the shore.

Living on Maxfield Lake

Maxfield Lake has a relaxed, neighborhood feel with quick access to M-59 and US-23. The current listing highlights a boat dock and panoramic water views.

Hartland Township & Schools

Maxfield Lake is in Hartland Township. The current Maxfield listing is in Hartland Consolidated Schools with a private well and sanitary sewer. 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.
• 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 nearby homes have deeded access instead of frontage, so we'll confirm exactly what the deed gives you.

Tips for Sellers

• Lead with all-sports water and the easy M-59 and US-23 access.
• Have your dam assessment status ready.
• Document your frontage, dock and water depth at the shore.

FAQ

Is Maxfield Lake an all-sports lake?

A current listing describes it that way. I confirm any deed or association limits for each home.

How big is Maxfield Lake?

About 68 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 Maxfield Lake? I'd love to show you around. Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.