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Welcome to McCully Lake
McCully Lake is a small lake in the Lake Fenton area of Fenton Township, about three miles from downtown Fenton. Only electric motors are allowed, at slow-no wake, and shoreline development is limited, so homes come up rarely. There's no McCully Lake listing right now, so the Fenton Township waterfront listings appear below.
Lake Overview
- Location: Fenton Charter Township, Genesee County, about 2.9 miles from downtown Fenton; inside the Lake Fenton census-designated place.
- Size: about 11 acres (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA).
- Boating rule: it's unlawful to operate a vessel powered by any motor except an electric motor, or to go faster than slow-no wake (WC-25-06-002, Michigan DNR).
- Shoreline: limited development — Microsoft building-footprint map data shows only about 8 buildings near the shore.
- Public access: I didn't find a published public boat launch for McCully Lake. Ask me, and we'll confirm what applies to a specific home.
Living on McCully Lake
McCully Lake is for buyers who want true quiet. Think kayaks, canoes and a small electric fishing boat. With so few homes on the shore, it pays to be ready when one appears. Downtown Fenton is close by.
Fenton Township & Schools
McCully Lake is in Fenton Township, so township taxes and services apply (Fenton Township). The area is served partly by Lake Fenton Community Schools and partly by 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.
- Homes here are rare, so let me set up a saved search for McCully Lake.
Tips for Sellers
- Lead with the electric-motor-only rule — it's rare.
- Scarcity works in your favor.
- Document your frontage, dock permits and water depth at the shore.
FAQ
Can I use a gas motor on McCully Lake?
No. Only electric motors are allowed, and boats must stay at slow-no wake (WC-25-06-002, Michigan DNR).
How big is McCully Lake?
About 11 acres (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA).
Which school district is McCully Lake in?
It depends on the address. The area is split between Lake Fenton Community Schools and Fenton Area Public Schools.
Let's Talk Lake Life
Hoping for a home on McCully Lake? I'd love to help you watch for one. Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.
